LIVE LIFE NATURALLY

As we head into the cold season our skin can become dry. I made this recipe last year and used it daily. A few ideas for soothing essential oils; Lavender, Roman Chamomile, Geranium and Melaluca are a just a few. You can also put in a pretty jar and give as a gift! 

DIY Body Butter

1/2 Cup each of organic

* cocoa butter
* shea butter
* coconut oil
* olive oil
*10 Drops of your favorite essential oil.
In a double broiler melt cocoa and shea butter with coconut and olive oil. Remove from heat and chill until solid. Add essential oil and whip with a hand blender until creamy. Fill glass jars.

Vegetable Pottage Soup

While on vacation a couple months ago I had a cup of vegetable pottage soup. This is a soup derived  from the Middle Ages and was for the common people. The best thing about this soup is how easy it is to make. I have used the following and just eyed how much I wanted of each vegetable. I tend to make it when I need to use up a bunch of veggies in my refrigerator. I also will freeze half to save for the next week. ENJOY!

* Turnip, onion, carrots, red and green pepper, jalapeno,  broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage. Any combination you have in your refrigerator.
I dice each one to bite size then saute in a pan until cooked tender. Then add 4+ cups of vegetable broth and sometimes I was low in broth and added water. Once cooked until the vegetable are soft I add seasoning to taste. Cool a little then I put into my blender and blend until slightly smooth but still has some substance. I like a little extra pepper to mine.

Dr. Josh Axe is a great wealth of natural medicine knowledge. I was recently talking to a few friends about the benefits of Turmeric. Might be time to add this into your diet. 

May you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!