403 soothing aromatic bath Recipes

warm water, olive oil, bread flour, salt, fast rising yeast, sugar, prosciutto, sliced very thin, milk, herbs (i use dried blend of aromatic , onions, garlic)

strong coffee, italian, fresh brewed, orange liqueur , grand marnia cream, bittersweet hot cocoa, vanilla , pure, good quality, marshmallow, cream, orange peel, grated (garnish ), chocolate syrup

southern comfort, ginger ale or 2 cups carbonated lemon-lime beverage, whole limes (juice and 4 thin slices removed from limes), whole cherries (from my drunken cherries aka cherry bomb or jarred maraschinos)

cardamom pods, crushed, fennel seeds, water, fresh ginger, peeled and sliced in 1/4 inch thick (about 3/4 cup), honey, fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish

cinnamon sticks, (finger length ), water, tazo wild sweet orange tea bags, orange rind , 10 inches long, sugar (optional) or 1/2 cup splenda substitute (optional), orange liqueur (such as cointreau, grand marnier, triple sec), orange slice (optional garnish ), mint sprig (optional garnish )

canned pumpkin, applesauce, banana, frozen, plain yogurt, orange juice concentrate, vanilla, cinnamon, ice cubes

coarse sea salt, epsom salts, powdered milk (optional), drops essential oils , available online and at stores that carry incense some health food stores and some craft stores (i.e. lavender, sweet almond, rose, cucumber melon, gardenia, lilac, sea grass, ylang ylang, or mascu), whole vitamin e , capsules cut open and oil extracted from inside capsule, drop food coloring, they also make special dye found at most craft stores in section with soap making supplies (optional)

water, divided, fresh rosemary , about 4 to 5 springs, fresh thyme , about 10 to 12 springs, sage, peppermint tea bags, lemons , sliced into disks, orange , sliced into disks, trays ice cubes

sweet almond oil, molecules in this oil make it a heavier oil best suited for heavy massage or for a very moisturizing cream or salve. sweet almond oil contains vitamins a, b1, b2 and b6 and a small amount of e. protects and nourishes the skin., apricot kernel oil, light weight oil suitable for massage. use in cream and lotion recipes. good for all skins, especially prematurely aged, sensitive, inflamed and dry. contains minerals and vitamins., avocado oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. use up to 1-fourth to a cream or salve base. contains vitamins a, b, and d and is rich in lecithin. penetrates the upper layers of the skin. has beneficial effect on dry skin and wrinkles., grapeseed oil, light weight oil suitable for light massage and is water-dispersible in the bath. contains vitamins, minerals and protein. good all around oil. grapeseed oil is not suitable for creams or lotions., hazelnut oil, oil suitable for light massage. perfect for base oil for creams. hazelnut oil is said to penetrate the top layer of the skin slightly, being beneficial for oily or combinations skins and effective on acne. it is stimulating to the circulation and also has astringent properties. contains oleic acid and a small proportion of linoleic acid., jojoba , refined colorless, jojoba is not an oil , but a liquid wax; excellent choice for many aromatherapy uses. most often used as the carrier oil of choice to use with essential oils. a must in all your cream and lotion recipes. it is very stable, having extremely good keeping qualities. useful oil in cases of acne., jojoba, golden organic, choose this jojoba for heavier creams, soap making and when you want extra moisturizing. less refined, it retains more vitamins and minerals than the refined. not quite as stable. jojoba contains myristic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties., kukui nut oil, light to medium weight oil. new on the scene , this oil is wonderful for mature, aging skin. has a slight odor, which can be overcome by adding essential oils. not offensive. kukui nut oil is readily absorbed into the skin and leaves the skin soft and very moisturized. an excellent oil to add to your cream and lotion formulas., macadamia nut oil, oil suitable for massage. it is highly emollient and a good addition to your cream formulas. very nice feel to the oil when applied to the skin., olive oil, heavy weight oil suitable for massage. wonderful for salves, olive oil is emollient, soothing to inflamed skin. use regular, not extra virgin, unless the odor is not objectionable., sunflower nut oil, very light weight oil-perfect choice for bath oils. also excellent in lotions, as this oil is most readily absorbed into the skin. not suitable for massage due to absorption rate., essential oil blends for the bath and massage, lavender, lavender is calming as well as uplifting and can be safely used with children. it s sweet floral-herbaceous scent and balsamic-woody undertone may help to unwind at the end of a stressful day., lavender/rose geranium, two parts lavender to 1 part rose geranium. this recipe is meant to help calm your mind and lift your spirits. rose geranium has a rosy sweet scent and may be anti depressant and uplifting., eucalyptus blend, four parts eucalyptus 70/75 and 1 part tangerine essential oils. will help relieve cold symptoms, especially in the bath. add to a carrier oil/oils for muscular aches and pains. warming to the skin. fragrance is fresh and pungent., morning energizer, two parts lemon , 1 part rosemary, two parts tangerine. energize with this refreshing blend. a wonderful morning wake-up and summertime refresher.

salt, lemon juice, light extra-virgin olive oil, dried aromatic herbs , recipe follows, mediterranean branzino (about 2 lb), egg whites, all-purpose flour, sea salt, dried aromatic herbs, chopped dried parsley, chopped dried tarragon, chopped dried rosemary, chopped dried dill, chopped dried thyme

sea salt, baking soda, epsom salts, glycerin , per bath, essential oil , as desired

red bell peppers, lemon, rice vinegar, sugar, aromatic spice mix

extra virgin olive oil, divided, chorizo sausage , cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, sweet potatoes, peeled , quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, potato, peeled , halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices, chicken broth, fresh spinach

olive oil, celery, stalks diced, onion, diced, garlic cloves, minced, gingerroot, peeled and finely diced, turmeric powder, prepared yellow mustard, dried oregano or 2 tsp minced fresh oregano, dried rosemary or 1 tbsp minced fresh rosemary, water or 4 -6 cups vegetable stock, hot pepper sauce, black pepper , to taste

firm bartlett pears or 4 anjou pears, merlot or 2/3 cup available red wine, freshly squeezed pineapple juice, dark brown sugar, juniper berries, crushed