healthier coffee 18 | kids snacks 20 | DIY treats for mom 22 fresh BY JENNA BLUMENFELD | PHOTO BY MICK JONES Flower power
Aromatherapy Essential oils are natural or volatile oils derived from plants; when warmed, they release potent scents to restore mind-body balance. Mood-altering oils, from invigorating citrus to calming lavender, have an array of at-home uses. Add a few drops to a bath or fill a diffuser. Try: Aura Cacia Rose Otto Essential Oil
Culinary extracts Incorporate an esoteric (and delicious) element into your next dinner party by spiking sauces, desserts, or quick- bread batters with culinary flower extracts. Lavender, rose, orange blossom, and jasmine offer unusual, can’t-put-your-finger-on-it flavor. Top it off with an edible flower garnish, such as honeysuckle, nasturtium, or squash blossoms. Try: Silver Cloud Estates Organic Lavender Extract
Flower essences Described as “tuning forks for the body,” flower essences are thought to subtly restore emotional equilibrium. Made by soaking flowers in distilled water (often in sunlight) and then adding brandy as a preservative, the odorless essences may ease anxiety, boost confidence, and alleviate depression. Try: Bach Original Flower Remedies Wild Oat
Perfume Ancient Chinese, Egyptian, and Roman cultures used natural fragrance as incense. Today many perfumes contain potentially allergenic and health- harming chemicals like phthalates and solvents; avoid them by choosing a fragrance made with flower essential oils such as gardenia, mandarin blossoms, and rose. Try: A Perfume Organic Green
Used since ancient times for their therapeutic qualities, flowers’ many forms proffer a bouquet of unique healing effects.
may 2012 | deliciousliving 17
STYLIST: SUSAN NEUER
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56