The question of how to make hard candy frequently comes up on the Facebook page, Glue Sticks & Glitter. That's why I was excited when Heather Meeks volunteered to create this post for everyone. If you haven't checked out Heather's recipes yet, she's recently joined us and shared a fantastic Gingerbread Men Recipe just a few days ago. Be sure to take a look at her work—it's incredible. Now, let's dive into Heather's recipe! This recipe is a holiday tradition in my home. I experimented with peppermint and orange in addition to the cinnamon bark, and they were fantastic! Don’t let the idea of making hard candy scare you; it’s actually quite simple! How To Make Hardy Candy: Peppermint, Cinnamon & Orange What You Will Need: This list contains affiliate links How To Make Hard Candy Making hard candy is a fun and delicious activity, perfect for family time! Just gather your ingredients, and follow the simple steps to whip up some peppermint, cinnamon, and orange treats that everyone will love. Trust me, you’ll feel like a candy-making pro in no time. So, let’s dive into how to make hard candy that will have everyone coming back for more! ...
Gingerbread Men With Essential Oils
When my friend Heather Meeks told me about her Gingerbread Men with Essential Oils I knew I had to get her to share. She is an amazing baker (did you see her Pumpkin Spice Muffins earlier this year?) and I just knew you all would love these. This is what she had to say: I got RAVE reviews from my gingerbread men! I didn't tell them my secret ingredient but I'm sharing with you guys! The 3 year olds in my class LOVED them! Even my super picky, won't eat anything but a hot dog, nephew! I'd say that was success! Heather adapted her gingerbread men recipe from Sally's Baking Addiction to use the Young Living Essential Oils (there is a great sale on them right now-follow the link) we both love so much. Here is Heather's version: Gingerbread Men With Essential Oils Recipe Ingredients: This list contains affiliate links 10 Tablespoons (145g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar 2/3 cup (160ml) unsulphured molasses 1 large egg, at room temperature 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 3 and 1/2 cups (437g) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 Tablespoon ground ginger 1 Tablespoon ...
White Chocolate Cherry Almond Bark Recipe
This white chocolate cherry almond bark is the perfect quick and easy recipe to for the holidays. It's rich and decadent, yet takes minutes to make. As you all know, that is exactly the type of recipe you will find on this blog. Things that make you look like a hero in a short amount of time! For this recipe I bought everything at my local big box chain except the orange oil. White Chocolate Cherry Almond Bark Ingredients 3 cups white chocolate melting wafers. I use Ghirardelli which is easy to find this time of year. I buy them in bulk and use them in my Peppermint Bark Snowflakes too. 3/4 cup chopped almonds 1/2 cup chopped dried tart cherries 6-8 drops Orange Essential Oil. I'm offering a great sale on Young Living right now. (optional but really brings it to the next level) Directions for White Chocolate Cherry Almond Bark Melt white chocolate wafers in a double boiler or in a microwave safe bowl at 50% power for 3 mins stopping every minute to stir. Add in almonds, cherries and orange essential oil. Stir well. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Pour chocolate mixture onto parchment paper and spread thinly with spatula. Place cookie ...
Holiday Recipes With Essential Oils
Looking for something new and different on your Thanksgiving dinner table? How about livening up your recipes by cooking with Young Living Oils? Here are some great holiday recipes with essential oils to get you started! Homemade Cranberry Sauce With Essential Oils Lemon Butter Green Beans With Essential Oils Orange Glazed Honey Ham with Essential Oils Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes Pumpkin Pie With Essential Oils I would love to thank Lori at Oil Revolution Designs for sharing her recipes with us today! Looking for more great ideas that incorporate holiday recipes with essential oils? Sarah at Moose and Tater has these!! Southern Cornbread Dressing Sweet Potato Casserole Turkey Injection Sauce Ultimate Gravy ...
4th of July Jello Shots With Ningxia Red
It's almost the 4th of July and I was looking for a fun way to present a treat on the dessert table that I could feel good about! Enter this Ningxia Red play on the 4th of July Jello Shots. This powerful Wolfberry (or more commonly known as Goji) blend is a staple at our house. What is it? NingXia Red® combines the extraordinary wolfberry superfruit with pure Orange, Yuzu, Lemon, and Tangerine essential oils, along with blueberry, aronia, cherry, pomegranate, and plum juices to deliver a whole-body nutrient infusion. This powerful formula includes wolfberry, which is touted for its health-supporting benefits, while ongoing research continues to reveal exciting new properties on this ingredient. Enjoy NingXia Red daily to energize, fortify, and revitalize the body and support overall health and wellness, from head to toe. - YoungLiving.com With all that power and yumminess it just makes sense to make a part of our picnics. Here's how! 4th of July Jello Shots With Ningxia Red What You Need: 1/4 cup juice (I used Bai 5 Pomegranate for the red color) 1 and 1/4 small packet of unflavored gelatin 5 drops Orange Essential Oil 1 packet of Ningxia Red (equals 1/4 cup, ...