Last summer I met a Spice Girl!!  ZIGGA- ZIG- AH.  No, it’s not what you are thinking.   She is not part of the 5 girl group that sang catchy tunes in the 90’s.  She is a down to earth, amazing cook that puts together delicious spice blends and easy to follow recipes.
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Aimee lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with her husband and son.  She loves to snow ski, cook and make delicious spice blends.  Her passion, zest for life, humor and talents are inspiring and her blends are creative and tasty.   I love that she sources her ingredients from many local farmers that are pure and free of contaminants.
She creates small batch, hand mixed spice blends and seasonings that can transform just about any meal into something truly delicious.  With her creative blends, you are empowered to make meals that taste like you bought them in a restaurant with no toxins, artificial flavors/colors, additives or preservatives. 



​Cooking at home is beneficial because you always know the quality of ingredients going into your food.  This is so important in our world of today were our food has hidden ingredients added that are proven to lead to all types of diseases.   Lessen your toxic load and you lessen your chance of getting sick in the future.   Whether you are vegetarian, paleo, gluten free, dairy free or nut free, these blends are perfect to add to anything you desire.  

Since Aimee uses the purest seasonings and flavors, I am excited to announce that some of her newest creations are going to be flavored with essential oils.  In the works are some rim salts with wild orange, lemon and lime essential oils in the mix.  How cool is that? Since the oils that she is using are the purest on the market today, they are safe to consume too.  I can’t wait to taste these delicious creations this summer!


Check her out HERE and on ETSY.  Her blends will take a beginner cook and turn them into a gourmet chef in minutes.  One of my favorite recipes is the Chicken Shawarma! Check out her recipe below!

INGREDIENTS:
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs.
3 T Aimee's Home Cookin' SNAKEPIT SHAWARMA
Fresh pitas


HUMMUS:
2 garlic cloves
2 C canned chick peas, drained, skinned & liquid reserved
2 tsp. kosher salt
1/3 C tahini
6 T freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
2 T liquid from chick peas
8 dashes of hot sauce of choice


LEMON-HERB YOGURT SAUCE:
Lemon-herb yogurt sauce:
1 C regular Plain yogurt
1 C mayonnaise
Zest & juice of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. each of minced herbs; lemon thyme, basil, oregano, chives
1/4 tsp. kosher salt & pepper
1 tsp. AHC Key West Rub


In a zip-top gallon bag, add chicken thighs and SNAKEPIT SHAWARMA Dry Rub. Let marinate at least 2 hours, up to a day. Spray cold grill with cooking spray, then bring up to temperature on medium heat. Place chicken on hot grill and cook each side 10 minutes. The chicken should look golden and a tad charred. Take off grill and let rest on cutting board 5 minutes. Chop into 1 inch cubes and set aside in large bowl, cover and refrigerate.


HUMMUS:
In a food processor fitted with steel blade, process garlic first then the rest of ingredients until hummus is coarsely pureed.
LEMON-HERB YOGURT SAUCE: 
Mix well and refrigerate. Keeps 1 week in refrigerator. Yield: 2 Cups
TO ASSEMBLE:
Use fresh pitas, spread hummus on pita, place chicken cubes on hummus, top with chopped, seeded cucumber, tomatoes, and shredded lettuce. Finish with lemon-herb yogurt sauce.

Yield 6-8 servings
~Enjoy,
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More info about Amy On ETSY
Based minutes from the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon, Aimee's Home Cookin' highlights the flavors of Utah creating small batch, hand blended spice blends and seasonings that ignite the senses and transform any ordinary meal into something truly delicious. Growing up in a Vermont Country Inn, Aimee learned her kitchen techniques from her mother, a fantastic home cook and host who cooked up healthy comfort food for carloads of guests in the heart of New England ski country. Using fresh farm to table ingredients before it was trendy, Aimee learned how to create delicious food, and kept people coming back for more.

In 2009, Aimee and her family relocated to the Salt Lake City Valley for the love of the mountains and Alta Ski Area in particular. In soaking up Western culture she expanded her culinary range and began to develop her own unique flavors.

These versatile blends and seasonings will take anyone's culinary skills from beginner to gourmet in a few simple steps. Check out her recipe page and try a new dish tonight!
Follow Aimee on Facebook & Instagram to find out where she'll be sampling next!
You can also find Aimee's blends at Urban Farm & Feed in Sandy.

This is just one easy way to make yummy meals for your family that are healthy and tasty too.
I often make similar meals weekly but with Aimee’s spices, my family is trying new things and LOVING all of it.   Since she is MY FAVORITE Spice Girl, I invite you to check out Aimee’s blends along with her free recipe ideas HERE.

Stay well my friends.  Lessen your toxic load, try something new, eat healthy, surround yourself with positivity and EAT REAL FOOD.  ZIGGA- ZIG- AH

Cheers,

I am passionate and motivated to educate anyone I meet about the importance of eating healthy, exercising, detoxing and staying positive.  Using essential oils in your home can not only support your body to heal itself, but it can lift mood, boost immune system and balance emotions.  

Did you know that you can also:
Cook with essential oils instead of adding artificial flavors!
Clean with essential oils to instead of using toxic chemicals in your home.
Watch THIS recent video that I recorded to learn the science behind essential oils.

If you are ready to learn more about essential oils and want me to help guide you on your journey, please contact me HERE to get started.  And for anyone that gets started with a wholesale account this week, You get a free gift from me!  This is available in August 2017 only.  

Invigorating Blend (Citrus Bliss) ~ Harmonious blend of citrus oils that lift mood and invigorate. 
Grounding Blend (Balance)~ Evokes feelings of tranquility, balance and relaxation.
​Passion ~ Ignites feelings of excitement, passion and joy.
Motivate ~ Promotes feelings of confidence, courage and joy.
Peace ~ Promotes feelings of peace, reassurance and contentment.
Forgive ~ Promotes feelings on contentment, relief and patience.
Console ~ Promotes feelings of comfort and hope.
Cheer~ Promotes feelings of optimism and counteracts negative emotions.

Watch THIS video to see how the above oils can help support emotions.
Looking forward to sharing this journey with you and teaching you the many powers of Essential Oils.
​Contact me HERE
Cheers,

With all the negativity, stress and "Debbie Downers"  in the world today, we have to constantly stay on top of things to keep a positive outlook.   I would love  to share something with you.   I  have a little secret.... This post is about a very special person... YOU. 

You were put on this earth for a reason.
The future is yours for the taking.
Play life for YOU, no one else.
You can do anything you put your mind to.
Everything happens for a reason.
You were born to stand out!
A winner never quits and a quitter never wins.
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The only thing stopping you is YOU.  As the saying goes, "Get out of your own way."!

Once you step outside of your comfort zone, you will find out that it wasn't that comfortable to begin with.
Take the Leap!

​Start today.....
Read personal development books
Get more sleep
Drink lots of water
Get some sun
​Enjoy the fresh air
Surround yourself with positive people & affirmations

Be Grateful
Thank GOD for your blessings
Be Kind to others

then.....
Watch the universe SHIFT in your favor.

If you think you CAN, you are right.
If you think you CAN’T, you are right.
What do you think?

I challenge you to start doing things differently today to start making small changes for the better.
When you shift your thinking, the world with change with you.  Try It.  

Cheers,

 I don't drink coffee... SAY WHAT?   I really never have.  Now and again I will have a cup on the weekends but it's just not a habit of  mine.   What do I do to help boost my energy?

I take vitamins that are bio available (find out what brand I use HERE)
I get 7-8 hours of sleep (at least I TRY to)
Exercise 3-4 days a week

But I still have a hard time getting over that afternoon slump.
I have found that essential oils can also help boost energy and lift my mood.

​Some of my favorite oils for energy are

*Peppermint
*White Fir
*Lemon
*Joyful Blend (A blend of Lavender, Tangerine, Lemon, Melissa, Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang and other oils that bring a sense of joy)
*Grounding Blend  (A blend of Spruce, Ho Wood, Blue Tansy, Frankincense & German Chamomile)

Aromatically:
Diffuse these oils in the air
Inhale directly from the bottle 
Apply to hands and inhale
Topically:
Dilute with 1-2 drops of fractionated coconut oil and apply to skin or massage on muscles.
Place 1-2 drops in a warm bath
Dilute and apply 1-2 drops on temples, back of neck, wrists, liver area or bottoms of feet.

When we have a little more energy, we can thrive even more every day.
If you want a little sample of peppermint in the mail, let me know and I will send it your way.
Get ready to be invigorated and energized.

Hope these tips help you on your journey to a long, happy and healthy life.
Not all essential oils are created equal.  Contact me HERE to see what brand I recommend.

Stay Well!

This smooth and minty hand creme smells divine and makes a nice gift.
Knowing what goes into it will also put your mind at ease.   This has zero toxins!The sweet combination of almond oil, coconut oil, beeswax and coco butter will leave your skin happy and healthy.  Add your favorite combination of pure therapeutic essential oils to the mix to have this creme leave your hands  feeling refreshed and smelling oh-so good!

Small Glass Jars (I found some cute jars at Hobby Lobby)
One large mason jar
10 - 12 Quart Pot
Hot Water
​Wooden Spoon

Ingredients:
1/2 cup Almond Oil
1/4 cup Coconut Oil
1/4 cup Beeswax
2 tbs Coco Butter
5-8 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
You can add additional essential oils too! My favorite’s are:
10 drops Wild Orange
​or 8 drops Lavender

Fill pan 1/2 way full with water and  heat till warm (not boiling)
Add all Ingredients (except essential oils) to a mason jar.
Place the jar inside the pot of warm water (make sure water does not get in the jar)
Stir all ingredients until melted, stir again and set aside.
Once cool, sir in essential oils.
When combined, pour into little jars.
Enjoy!
You can even add a little ribbon, note and give as a gift.
Stay Well!
​Cheers,