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Shantistar John and Noel

Chocolate and the importance of good sourcing

I love the versatility of cacao. It can be used in sweet and savoury dishes, and comes in many different forms. It’s a staple for many cultures around the world and is loved, craved for and even worshipped by many. In Mayan times it was valued as a form of currency, and was used in […]

Roasted Nut Slab

Gotta love a roasted NUT with chocolate! 😁⭐️😁 I crave different recipes through the week, and often I make a simple slab that’s chunky and crunchy and oh so chocolateyyyy. Here is the recipe 🌟 – 2 Cups of almonds – 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds…..slowly toasted and roasted with some extra pink salt. – […]

Why our essential oils are different to any others.

Our co-impact sourcing trip a few years ago in Nepal where dōTERRA source Wintergreen So….we are often asked why dōTERRA’s oils are different, when Lavender is just Lavender right? Why are yours this price when I can get them from the pharmacy for a few dollars? And what makes your oils different to these I […]

Protein nutty superfood goodness

Protein nutty superfood cacao goodness 😋 I have an absolute love affair with all things….bees! ❤️ 🐝 ❤️ They are such tireless workers for us, plus they give us wonderful pollen too…make sure you source it from an ethical farmer, as this ultimate SUPERFOOD is baby bee food, and is VERY high in complete proteins, […]

Musings on living abroad

The comfort of security and familiarity – my experience and musings living in another country and WHY you must do it if you can! With having lived in the same country for all of my life, fortunately having travelled regularly through the years to multiple countries and far off places, up to a few months […]

Vegan Coconut Milk Slab

Vegan Coconut Nut Slab with Cardamom and Orange This delicious recipe and video is for people who like a toned down version of cacao, for some the taste and flavour of pure cacao butter and powder is a little potent, so I created this recipe with coconut milk to tone it down and give it […]

Bee sting relief

So this little beauty just took on a whole new level of appreciation. You know I love bees 🐝 but lately since being here I’ve been stung twice now and I am reacting to them for some reason. My usual go to has been Lavender and Purify and they’ve been easing it a little but […]

Shut that door!

We all know those doors, that if we open them it’s a slow spiral down to feeling the same old way, and the more we down on ourselves and throw more sadness, limited thinking, grief and shadow on it, the bigger and denser it gets. Feeling hopeless, sad and bewildered. BUT dear wise one…when we […]

Mental wellbeing support

dōTERRA have really done their homework on this one particularly….A whole system for MENTAL WELLNESS!! If you’ve been looking for natural ways to be calmer, happier and more grounded, plus if you’re looking for something to help support your children to also be calmer, happier and more grounded…The Adaptiv System is it! This kit includes: […]

Peppermint Hemp Bliss Balls

An easy and quick recipe to make the tastiest bliss balls! Adding Hemp into your diet is a natural way to boost your daily protein intake, is full of good fats, omegas and tastes so good. Hemp protein powder and seeds are a must have for your pantry! Plus with the addition of the other […]