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Beating the Blues with Summer
Have you ever noticed how easily negativity rubs off on people? Recently I was waiting on line at the grocery and there were two families ahead of me with babies in carriers. One kid was fine until he noticed the other baby crying. I watched his face go from one of contentment to gradual dismay [...]
Continue reading...Jojoba Oil
13. March 2010
Referring to Jojoba as oil is a misnomer as it is actually a liquid wax. The shrub plant (Simmondsia chinensis) is native to the deserts of Arizona, California and Northwestern Mexico. The wax is expeller pressed from the seeds after labor intensive hand harvesting. Hand harvesting is necessary because the seeds do not ripen at [...]
Continue reading...Neroli, the Princess’ Favorite
18. February 2010
The time is not far off when the air in Central Florida will be heavy with the intoxicating sweet scent of orange blossoms. One of the most fragrant is the bitter orange blossom. The bitter orange tree yields three distinct oils, one from the blossoms: Neroli; the rind of the fruit: bitter orange; and the [...]
Continue reading...The Queen of Flowers
14. February 2010
This Valentine’s Day some lucky ladies will be receiving roses, “The Queen of Flowers.” The reputation for roses symbolizing love goes back to ancient mythology where the 1700’s Spanish opera “La purpura de la rosa” or “Blood of the Rose” describes a scene in which Venus’ lover Adonis has been wounded by Marte (Mars) disguised [...]
Continue reading...Refreshing Citrus Paradisi!
31. January 2010
I always look forward to when citrus is in season, in particular Grapefruit. Grapefruit is much maligned by some because of its tartness, but I absolutely love eating a fresh grapefruit each morning. I mean really, how could you say anything bad about a fruit whose botanical name is “Citrus Paradisi?” The name alone sounds [...]
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17. April 2010
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