Shantistar blog


Peperoncino made easy! A must have for Italian dishes

Recycled a maple syrup bottle (cleans up like new with Lemon oil BTW) sticky reside be gone.    Then...

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Tincture making - Reishi & Hypericum

So it’s been 30 or so days since my wild harvested Reishi and Hypericum have been percolating in alc...

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Pesto recipe with cashews

Pesto time.   I’ve just harvested the last of my Basil growing in my little herb garden.   I’ve alre...

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Digestive enzyme support - Terrazyme

Terrazyme   doTERRA Terrazyme is a powerhouse digestive enzyme supplement designed to support and op...

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Aloe Vera - gut health support

For a long time now I’ve used and trusted Aloe Vera juice both morning and night.   Just another too...

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Celtic salt benefits

A pinch of Celtic salt throughout the day, onto my tongue and then drink water!   We sweat, pee and ...

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Lemon oil benefits

I am focused on my gut health a lot more since moving to Italy!   Adding lemon essential oil to my g...

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Simple non toxic surface spray

This is all I use, for kitchen benches, laundry and bathrooms.  This costs me very little to make, a...

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Metabolism support and my weight loss journey

I’ve been getting lots of questions and comments about how I’m looking  so I thought I’d share again...

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Cottage cheese and egg flat bread recipe

Cottage cheese and egg flatbread!  So I’ve been seeing this pop up everywhere on my socials lately, ...

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Ginger and Orange raw cacao triple layer date cake

There is something about a layered treat that really feels exciting and decadent. But unlike most OT...

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Reclaim your Energy Reset

We are thrilled to help you in cultivating healthy habits in our 21 day Reclaim your Energy Reset! B...

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Simple Solutions starter pack

Simple Solutions Starter Pack Perfect for so many simple uses around the home, here's why this kit r...

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Mullein Tea

Have you heard of Mullein tea?   For a few years, I’ve been seeing this plant on various natural hea...

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Dandelions - a long lost potent wonder plant

Operation dandelion!   I want to start a flower revolution  🌼 Find a dandelion puff ball and simply...

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Myrrh and gum health

I visited the dentist last week and got some minor work done, and was reminded to get back into the ...

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Want to enhance your Garlic into a mouthgasmic yoghurt dressing?

GARLIC LOVERS! Where are you?   I want to share with you a secret and simple recipe we’ve been makin...

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Broccoli sprouting

Broccoli sprouts are not only delicious but also packed with numerous health benefits, thanks to a s...

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Brazil nuts high in beneficial Selenium

Brazil nuts!!  These nuts are considered to be a superfood as they are packed with nutrients and min...

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Shinrin Yoku - Forest Bathing Blend

Embrace Serenity with dōTERRA Shinrin Yoku Blend   In our fast-paced world, finding moments of tranq...

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