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Cucumbers are abundant this time of year. Perhaps you even have a bunch in your garden. Have you ever thought of using them to flavor water? Their flavor is subtle, but it’s so refreshing, especially when paired with lime essential …

Strawberries and lime make a great flavor infusion for water! Try this essential oil-flavored water by adding a drop of lime essential oil to your water along with some strawberry and lime slices. You’ll love the refreshing taste of this …

Do you have a pressure cooker? We love the way pressure cookers cook dishes faster and more “hands off.” Although cheesecake is often viewed as time consuming and a little tricky, cooking a cheesecake in the pressure cooker makes it …

Cool off this summer with these delicious and refreshing popsicles! These treats are vegan and loaded with good fruit, healthy fats, and non-dairy milk, with the added benefit of lemon essential oil.

Mix up this refreshing drink and take it along with you to the park with your kids! It is easy to get dehydrated with the heat of summer, so change up the flavor of your water every now and then to …

Are you looking for a refreshing drink that is healthy and tasty? Try flavoring your water with essential oils and fruit. This blueberry watermelon mint combination is perfect for beating the heat during the summer.

Plain yogurt tastes great alone, but it is something that you may need to acquire a taste for. If you aren’t used to plain yogurt or would like to give your yogurt a little flavoring while keeping it healthy, try adding a little essential oil and other mix-ins.

Summertime means lots of fruit, but sometimes eating plain fruit can get boring. Try this quinoa fruit salad to change it up and add a little protein to your meal! Serve this as a side or as breakfast. You can eat it as is, or add a little yogurt—either way it tastes great!

This refreshing drink is perfect for a hot summer day when you need something to help cool you down. Take this to your next summer party—it will be a hit!

If you need a grab-and-go breakfast, give these Frozen Yogurt Breakfast Bites a try! You’ll also give your breakfast a boost in flavor and health benefit by adding a drop of essential oil. For easier eating on the run, just insert a wooden craft stick into each bite before freezing.

There are few things as delicious on a crisp autumn day as a warm, sweet baked apple! This easy-to-make comfort food is perfect for the season.

If you are looking for a relatively healthy dessert, then you should try this recipe! It is vegan and gluten-free, but it still tastes quite good. Of course, it doesn’t taste like a normal cheesecake, but even our pickiest tasters …

This recipe was submitted by Ali Corle as part of our Facebook contest. She says, “I make this amazing salsa, it’s out-of-this-world good!” And we agree! This recipe makes a lot of salsa, so it is great for a party or large gathering.

This delightful drink recipe was submitted to us by Linda Schwarm during our Facebook contest. Linda won a copy of Modern Essentials Living.

Give your kids a healthy and delicious treat when they get home from school this fall by making these Cinnamon Apple Chips made with cinnamon essential oil!

Are you concerned about the chemicals and wax found on produce that you purchase from the grocery store? Many people just quickly rinse their produce with water, but that doesn’t necessarily clean the fruit or vegetable. This produce cleaning spray can …

These strawberry lemon crepes make a fantastic breakfast or dessert! Give this recipe a try, and it is sure to become a favorite! To make it healthier, use plain Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream. 

Enjoy this wonderful apple crisp warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on a cool winter night. It is the perfect dessert for a party, class, or family dinner.