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'This must be one of the most simplest recipes you can do! Pure 100% vanilla beans extract is expensive, and with the same amount of money you can buy all the ingredients and make it yourself, pure, natural and organic! They make great gifts too!

I personally like to place the organic vanilla beans in a large bottle(s) because you will need to shake the bottle(s) every week (1 -2 per week), for the entire duration of storing. Now if you make many small bottles in advance, that would be a lot of shaking vs having one or two large bottles, you can always transfer them into small decorative bottles for gifts later.

I get about a pound of organic vanilla beans which is an incredible amount of beans. Recipes seem to recommend anywhere from 3 to 6 beans per cup of alcohol. I used 6 and still had enough beans to make this recipe 5 or 6 times over, I like to put more for that dark rich taste.'

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Why Make Coconut Milk at Home?

'Besides being so easy to make, you can avoid extra additives like guar gum and completely ditch the aluminum cans (which may contain BPA) when you make coconut milk at home! Plus, as I have mentioned before, making healthy foods like this at home allows you to control the ingredients and make a high quality product to your liking!

Coconut Milk Tips 

To make the coconut milk thicker, use less water. To make it thinner, use more water. Play with the amounts to get your desired consistency.

While blending, you can throw in one to two dried organic dates to sweeten the milk, perfect for coffee or using in desserts!
Make larger batches of coconut milk by doubling or tripling the recipe.'

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 'A sore throat is normally a symptom of a bacterial or viral infection, such as the common cold. Other symptoms may accompany the sore throat, such as a runny nose, a headache, muscle aches, a cough and inflammation (redness and swelling) in your throat.

The good thing is that you don’t have to run to the pharmacy to treat cough and sore throat. You know that I’m a big fan on natural remedies, and with the following 3 available ingredients in any kitchen – onion, ginger and honey, you can treat it yourself. 

So if you are interested in natural and herbal remedies, you can find more useful information in the Herbal Remedies Guide. This guide will teach you how to treat common ailments using herbs.'


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Editors Note: Use ALL organic ingredients. If you add meat or eggs make sure they are pastured and organic. Do not use a non-stick (Teflon) wok!!  Here's a quick and dirty guide for choosing tasty and healthy shrimp: http://www.marksdailyapple.com/a-quick-guide-to-shrimp/#axzz2no3kkqPE 
Be sure to use some fresh minced ginger and garlic in your stir fry -not only for taste but for health- of course.

Finally do NOT us toxic Canola OIL!!




'Enjoy Chinese takeout at home with this delicious recipe for Chinese Fried Rice! Options for vegetarian, shrimp, or chicken!

Happpppy Friday to you! Friday seems like the perfect night for Chinese take-out, doesn’t it? Or how about Chinese take-in? This recipe for Chinese Fried Rice comes together surprisingly quick, and it’s tasty, darn tasty! I’ve made many Chinese Fried Rice recipes over the years and it always seemed like it was missing something. This time, the flavors come together perfectly and I finally feel like my life is complete knowing I have the perfect Chinese Fried Rice recipe to share with you all today.

First things first, you’ll want to start with cold rice. This means you do have to plan ahead a little. I made the rice I was going to use for this the night before. For whatever reason, day-old cold rice works best here.'


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'This homemade toothpaste recipe is 100% natural, perfectly edible, and full of the minerals your teeth need to re-build enamel and maintain healthy teeth and gums.

It’s a long-held belief among conventional dentistry that you can’t regrow tooth enamel or heal cavities. But studies done by holistic dental care providers prove otherwise.

When combined with a diet rich in the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, and K-2 and devoid of mineral-stealing anti-nutrients, a homemade toothpaste recipe like this one can transform your dental health.'

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