Patchouli diffuser recipes because I love Patchouli and got tired of search of them.
Mountain Air
2 bergamot
2 cypress
2 patchouli
Happy Day
2 bergamot
2 grapefruit
2 patchouli
Peace
2 bergamot
2 patchouli
Summer Fresh
1 eucalyptus
1 lemongrass
1 patchouli
Citrus and Oriental
2 geranium
1 grapefruit
1 patchouli
Desert Ridge
3 grapefruit
4 lime
2 patchouli
Awaken
4 grapefruit
2 patchouli
2 rosemary
Heaven Scent
2 grapefruit
3 patchouli
1 ylang ylang
Carefree
3 eucalyptus
1 juniper berry
4 patchouli
Sprigtime and Sunshine
2 lavender
2 lemon
2 lime
2 patchouli
Afternoon Wind Down
3 lavender
3 patchouli
Citrus with a Twist
3 lemon
3 lime
2 orange
2 Patchouli
Tingle
3 lemon
2 patchouli
2 tea tree
Belong
3 lemongrass
3 patchouli
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Bug Spray
I found this by looking at a lot of websites and combining the things I wanted and liked. I mainly wanted something for mosquitoes, fleas and ticks.
In a 4oz bottle
10 cedarwood
10 Eucalyptus (mosquitoes and ticks)
20 Lavendar (mosquitoes, flies, and ticks)
15 Lemongrass (mosquitoes and ticks)
10 rosemary (mosquitoes, flies, and ticks)
I should add cedarwood also based on the bottom chart
I really liked this chart and want to save it here. It is from https://oneessentialcommunity.com/diy-bug-spray-works-kid-safe-options/
The stars meant to call out oils that seem particularly good at repelling that bug.
This is a another good chart but I don't know why it doesn't include rosemary. I found it at https://blog.aromatics.com/natural-bug-repellent-with-essential-oils/
In a 4oz bottle
10 cedarwood
10 Eucalyptus (mosquitoes and ticks)
20 Lavendar (mosquitoes, flies, and ticks)
15 Lemongrass (mosquitoes and ticks)
10 rosemary (mosquitoes, flies, and ticks)
I should add cedarwood also based on the bottom chart
I really liked this chart and want to save it here. It is from https://oneessentialcommunity.com/diy-bug-spray-works-kid-safe-options/
The stars meant to call out oils that seem particularly good at repelling that bug.
This is a another good chart but I don't know why it doesn't include rosemary. I found it at https://blog.aromatics.com/natural-bug-repellent-with-essential-oils/
Diffuser Energy/Focus
Some found on https://www.rebootedmom.com/essential-oil-diffuser-blends-for-focus-energy/
1 basil
2 grapefruit
Improve focus and boost energy-combat fatigue
2 basil
4 grapefruit
1 peppermint
2 rosemary
Get Pumped
2 basil
3 lemon
1 rosemary
Yawn Be Gone
2 basil
4 lemon
1 spearmint (or peppermint)
2 drop bergamot
2 drop cedarwood
1 drop frankincense
*1 drop orange
Improve focus and boost energy-combat fatigue
2 bergamot
2 grapefruit
2 lemongrass
Fatigue Fighter
3 bergamot
2 grapefruit
1 peppermint
Wake Up
1 bergamot
1 grapefruit
2 orange
1 rosemary
1 cedarwood
2 orange
2 spearmint
2 ylang ylang
3 eucalyptus
2 grapefruit
2 rosemary
Recharge
2 eucalyptus
2 lemon
Energizing https://www.recipeswithessentialoils.com/energizing-diffuser-blend-recipes/
1 eucalyptus
1 lemongrass
1 rosemary
3 eucalyptus
3 rosemary
Morning Energy
1 frankincense
2 lemon
2 peppermint
2 frankincense
2 peppermint
2 orange
2 grapefruit
2 lavender
2 lemon
2 peppermint
1 rosemary
2 lavender
2 orange
2 peppermint
Mojito
2 grapefruit
2 lime
2 orange
2 spearmint
1 grapefruit
2 peppermint
2 rosemary
Fatigue Fighting https://www.lovingessentialoils.com/blogs/essential-oil-tips/fatigue-fighting-diffuser-recipes-for-energy
3 geranium
4 peppermint
1 lavender
1 lemon
2 peppermint
3 orange
1 peppermint
Energy Booster
2 lemon
2 peppermint
*1 orange
Improve focus and boost energy-combat fatigue
2 lemongrass
2 orange
3 peppermint
Pep-Lime Burst
3 lime
3 peppermint
Early Morning Study https://www.recipeswithessentialoils.com/8-get-go-morning-diffuser-recipes/
1 marjoram
1 peppermint
1 rosemary
Energizing
2 orange
2 peppermint
2 ylang ylang
Pack a Punch
2 orange
3 peppermint
3 rosemary
Pep-Lime Burst
3 lime
3 peppermint
Early Morning Study https://www.recipeswithessentialoils.com/8-get-go-morning-diffuser-recipes/
1 marjoram
1 peppermint
1 rosemary
Energizing
2 orange
2 peppermint
2 ylang ylang
Pack a Punch
2 orange
3 peppermint
3 rosemary
Friday, January 17, 2020
Ham from Frozen
I found this on https://www.thespruceeats.com/can-you-cook-a-frozen-ham-1388002
I am putting this info on my blog so I can find it again.
I am putting this info on my blog so I can find it again.
How to Cook a Frozen Ham Without Thawing It
Frozen Ham Cooking Instructions and Temps
Preheat your oven to 325 F. Place your ham in a roasting pan. Don't have a roasting pan? No problem. There are some things you can use if you don't have a roasting pan. Add an inch of water to the bottom of the pan. The rack that came with your roasting pan should hold the ham above the water, so be careful not to overfill the pan. No rack? Just add some onions and carrots to the bottom of the pan to prop your ham up. As the vegetables cook, they'll release water, and combine with the drippings off the ham, so you don't have to worry that the drippings will burn on the bottom of the pan, and create a bunch of smoke. Wrap the top of the pan tightly with aluminum foil. This will help to lock the moisture in, so your ham doesn't dry out while it thaws and cooks. It'll also keep the outside of the ham from burning.
Pop your foil-wrapped ham in the oven, and cook it until its internal temperature meets or exceeds the following:
- Cooked Ham (vacuum-packed at the plant) — 140 F
- Cooked Ham (repackaged by you or someone else) — 165 F
- Uncooked Ham (labeled fresh, cook-before-eating or uncured) — 145 F
Refer to the package that your ham came in to see which type of ham you bought, so you get the temperature right.
Frozen Ham Cooking Times
Trying to gauge how much longer it'll take to cook your frozen ham, so you know how soon you need to get it in the oven? Use this chart to look up the estimated cooking time.
Type of Ham | Weight (lbs) | Thawed: Min/lb |
Frozen: Min/lb
|
Smoked Ham, cook-before eating | |||
Whole, bone-in | 10-14 | 18-20 | 27-30 |
Half, bone-in | 5-7 | 22-25 | 33-38 |
Smoked Ham, cooked | |||
Whole, bone-in | 10-14 | 15-18 | 23-27 |
Half, bone-in | 5-7 | 18-24 | 27-36 |
Vacuum-packed, boneless | 6-12 | 10-15 | 15-23 |
Spiral cut, whole or half | 7-9 | 10-18 | 15-27 |
Fresh, uncooked | |||
Whole leg, bone-in | 12-16 | 22-26 | 33-39 |
Whole leg, boneless | 10-14 | 24-28 | 36-42 |
Half, bone-in | 5-8 | 35-40 | 53-60 |
Note: As mentioned, these cooking times are just estimates. Check the internal temperature of your ham with a meat thermometer to determine when your ham is done.
*All recommendations are based on current USDA guidelines.
Save the Pan Drippings
Since your frozen ham will be in the oven for a while, all those pan dripping will have probably turned into ham broth by the time your ham is done. Just de-fat the drippings, and you have the perfect base for a tasty pot of soup.
How to Cook Smaller Portions of Frozen Ham
Have frozen bacon, or a slice of frozen ham, that you'd like to serve for dinner? Just use these tips to thaw your meat quickly, or pop it straight in the oven to thaw and cook. As with larger cuts of pork, you can expect it to take 50 percent longer for your meat to reach a safe temperature. Keep a close eye on your dinner, while it cooks, so you pull it out when it's done (but not overdone).
What to Do With Your Leftover Ham
When you get finally tired of eating ham sandwiches, pop your ham back in the freezer to enjoy later. It's perfectly fine to refreeze meat. Here's the scoop on how long ham stays safe to eat in the freezer.
Be sure to hang on to the ham bone, too. It can be used to make soup, broth, and many other tasty recipes. If you're not up for making any of those things now, you can always freeze the ham bone for later. It can go right into the stockpot without thawing it first.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Diffuser Happy
Happy and uplifting
Sunny Day
2 basil
4 lemon
Just be Happy
1 bergamot
1 frankincense
1 orange
Uplifting
2 bergamot
1 geranium
Balancing&Uplifting
1 bergamot
2 geranium
1 grapefruit
2 lavender
Happy
3 bergamot
3 grapefruit
Happy
3 bergamot
3 grapefruit
Uplifting
1 bergamot
2 lavender
2 ylang ylang
Chipper
2 eucalyptus
2 grapefruit
2 rosemary
Uplifting
2 grapefruit
2 lemon
2 rosemary
Blissful Mood
2 lavender
3 orange
1 ylang ylang
Happy Morning
2 lemon
2 peppermint
2 rosemary
Perfect Morning
2 lemongrass
2 orange
2 peppermint
Labels:
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happy,
recipe,
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Friday, January 10, 2020
Diffuser Focus
Calming & Focus
2 basil
2 lemongrass
Energy & Focus
2 eucalyptus
2 lemongrass
2 rosemary
Focused Energy
2 grapefruit
2 rosemary
2 lemon
1 peppermint
3 rosemary
Morning Study
1 marjoram
1 peppermint
1 rosemary
Diffuser Calming
Calming, stress, anxiety, reduce stress
Stress Relief
2 eucalyptus
2 spearmint
Wind Down
1 frankincense
2 orange
3 patchouli
Relax & Mental Clarity
3 bergamot
2 frankincense
1 geranium
Zen
1 bergamot
1 frankincense
1 lemon
ReduceStress5
1 bergamot
1 geranium
1 lavender
Chill Out
1 bergamot
3 grapefruit
2 lemon
3 orange
Chill Out
1 bergamot
3 grapefruit
2 lemon
3 orange
Too-Busy Schedule
1 bergamot
2 lavender
2 patchouli
3 ylang ylang
Calm Blend
1 bergamot
1 patchouli
*1 ylang ylang
See Ya Stress
1 cedarwood
1 frankincense
2 orange
1 cedarwood
1 frankincense
2 orange
1 rosemary
1 rosemary
Peace & Calm
1 chamomile
1 clary sage
2 geranium
2 lavender
1 ylang ylang
Overwhelm reset
2 clary sage
2 geranium
1 patchouli
1 ylang ylang
Calming
1 clary sage
3 lavender
1 lemon
1 vetiver
Inner Peace
1 frankincense
1 geranium
1 orange
Tension-Relief
2 frankincense
2 lavender
1 peppermint
ReduceStress1
1 frankincense
1 lavender
3 orange
Wind Down
1 frankincense
2 orange
3 patchouli
Peaceful Orchard
2 frankincense
3 orange
1 ylang
Calm & Focus
2 lavender
2 orange
2 rosemary
1 peppermint or spearmint
Anxiousness Helper
2 lavender
1 lemon
1 ylang ylang
Diffuser Purify Cleanse Deodorizing
1 basil
1 grapefruit
2 lemon
1 lavender
3 bergamot
2 eucalyptus
3 lavender
1 lemongrass
Air Purification
3 cypress
2 eucalyptus
1 lemongrass
4 tangerine
Breath of Fresh Air
2 eucalyptus
2 lavender
2 lemongrass
1 grapefruit
2 lemon
1 lavender
3 bergamot
2 eucalyptus
3 lavender
1 lemongrass
Air Purification
3 cypress
2 eucalyptus
1 lemongrass
4 tangerine
Breath of Fresh Air
2 eucalyptus
2 lavender
2 lemongrass
Purify the air for cold and flu
2 eucalyptus
7 lemon
2 thyme
Kitchen Oder Fighter
3 grapefruit
4 lemon
2 tea tree
Kitchen Oder Fighter
3 grapefruit
4 lemon
2 tea tree
Disinfect a sick room-prevent spread
1 geranium
3 lemongrass
Freshen Up
2 lemon
2 lime
2 rosemary
Air Purifier
3 lemon
3 tea tree
2 lemongrass
2 juniper berry
4 wintergreen
Air Freshener
3 lemongrass
3 lavender
Freshen Up
2 lemon
2 lime
2 rosemary
Air Purifier
3 lemon
3 tea tree
2 lemongrass
2 juniper berry
4 wintergreen
Air Freshener
3 lemongrass
3 lavender
Diffuser Immune Support
Some found on here https://helloglow.co/essential-oil-diffuser-cold-flu/
freshen stale air
2 bergamot
2 lemon
2 lemongrass
Bronchitis busting
1 bergamot
1 eucalyptus
1 tea tree
Thieves oil
3 cinnamon
5 clove
2 eucalyptus
4 lemon
1 rosemary
Immune Booster
1 cinnamon
1 clove
1 eucalyptus
1 orange
1 rosemary
Immune Boosting
1 cinnamon
1 clove
3 eucalyptus
2 rosemary
2 cinnamon
2 clove
1 ginger
2 orange
1 cinnamon
2 eucalyptus
2 lemon
1 rosemary
Just Breath-protection, boost respiratory, clear congestion
1 clove
2 eucalyptus
2 lemon
1 lime
2 peppermint
1 rosemary
Immune Booster
1 cinnamon
1 clove
1 eucalyptus
1 orange
1 rosemary
Immune Boosting
1 cinnamon
1 clove
3 eucalyptus
2 rosemary
2 cinnamon
2 clove
1 ginger
2 orange
1 cinnamon
2 eucalyptus
2 lemon
1 rosemary
Just Breath-protection, boost respiratory, clear congestion
1 clove
2 eucalyptus
2 lemon
1 lime
2 peppermint
1 rosemary
Cold relief
2 cypress
3 eucalyptus
1 lemon
3 peppermint
4 rosemary
Cold Buster
3 eucalyptus
3 lavender
1 peppermint
2 tea tree
Allergy Relief/Seasonal Support-clear breathing and healthy immune
2 lavender
2 lemon
2 peppermint
Congestion
4 cypress
6 grapefruit
Congestion
4 eucalyptus
5 frankincense
2 peppermint
Cold Detox
4 eucalyptus
1 frankincense
1 rosemary
1 wintergreen
Cold Buster
3 eucalyptus
3 lavender
1 peppermint
2 tea tree
Blissful Breathing/Respiratory Support-open airways and support respiratory function
1 eucalyptus
1 lemon
2 peppermint
*1 rosemary
1 eucalyptus
1 lemon
2 peppermint
*1 rosemary
Germ Repellent
2 eucalyptus
2 lemon
2 tea tree
Congestion
4 frankincense
3 juniper berry
4 rosemary
Immunity boosting
2 geranium
5 lavender
3 rosemary
Immunity Boosting
4 grapefruit
4 lemon
2 oregano
Allergy Relief/Seasonal Support-clear breathing and healthy immune
2 lavender
2 lemon
2 peppermint
General flue blend #3
3 lavender
2 lemon
2 tea tree
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Kapani (Drop Noodle Soup)
My dad always made Kapà nì when we were little. I asked someone who was Czech the spelling on facebook. The way my dad said it sounds like "kup-on-ey"??
In looking more online Kapà nì basically means noodle batter.
Ingredients
Soup
-onions
-carrots
-celery
-cooked chicken or stew meat
-stock
Drop Noodles
2-2.5c flour
1/2t salt
2-3 eggs
1/2c water or milk??
1t oil
Soup
- Saute onions, carrots and celery in a little oil.
- Add cooked chicken or fry chicken or stew meat in same pot
- Add stock and water and/or bullion
- I normally add a little onion powder, garlic powder, Montreal steak seasoning (because I like it), sometimes a little sage or celery salt. Kind of whatever floats my boat.
-while soup is coming to a boil make the drop noodle.
Drop Noodles.
-Mix together flour, salt, eggs, liquid and oil. Add liquid or flour until it is kind of like a thick pancake batter. Thicker will make bigger thicker noodles and thinner will make noodle fragments. I don't really know the amounts other than I normal start with 2+cups of flour, 2-4 eggs, 1//2t salt and a splash of oil. Then I add liquid to get to a good consistency to drop the noodles.
-When soup is boiling drop noodle mixture with a fork or dribble in thinly. Let boil till noodles are done (couple of minutes).
Denim Rag Quilt
I have tons of rags to cut up. My girls are complaining they don't have enough blankets and the dog always needs a blanket.
So internet to the rescue. This was the preferred instructions that I found.
https://feltmagnet.com/textiles-sewing/Rag-Quilts-How-to-make-a-Denim-Rag-Quilt
I coping the instruction here so if the page dies I will still have the instructions.
So internet to the rescue. This was the preferred instructions that I found.
https://feltmagnet.com/textiles-sewing/Rag-Quilts-How-to-make-a-Denim-Rag-Quilt
I coping the instruction here so if the page dies I will still have the instructions.
Making a Denim Rag Quilt
The first thing I did was remove all seams and zippers so all I was left with was big panels of denim. It came to quite a bit of fabric so this would be enough to make the quilt I wanted to make.
I also had some red and blue patriotic fabric about four yards of each so I had plenty of that for the back of the quilt. I opted not to use batting for padding for this quilt, since denim is already pretty heavy.
supplies
Supplies
Now that I had the material I had to cut all of it into blocks, I used a rolling cutter and 6" x 6" acrylic block to cut the fabric. You will also need a small pair of very sharp scissors later to snip the seam allowances.
I used just my plain old sewing machine to put the blocks together, and a 100/16 size sewing needle for heavyweight fabrics.
Cutting the Blocks
The first thing I did was cut all the blocks. A 6"x 6" block will make a 5" block if you allow a 1/2" seam allowance so that is what I did.
So this quilt was made 12 blocks x 14 blocks, which would be 60" wide x 70" long. This size quilt will be big enough for a twin size bed or in this case my husband has already claimed it for his sleeper in his big truck.
But using these simple measurements you could add or take away depending on how big you want your quilt to be. This quilt used a total of 168 blocks for the front and 168 blocks for the back.
Cut Quilt Blocks
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