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doTERRA BOGO: Spearmint & Lime AND Tangerine

Y’all… doTERRA is kind of blowing my mind right now. I thought yesterday’s BOGO couldn’t get any better, but they are giving us TWO free oils today. WWWHHHHAAATTT?!?! Ok, let’s get to it! Check out the oily goodness going on right now.

Today only (July 17, 2018) if you purchase doTERRA Spearmint essential oil, you’ll get a free Tangerine and Lime essential oil. Y’all I use this combination for all the things: I diffuse this in the morning to help me wake up before the coffee kicks in, I rub this on my wrist before working out to get me in the zone, and this is a great blend to use internally for any sort of tummy troubles.

Spearmint can used aromatically, topically, and internally for:

  • A more mild option to Peppermint for kiddos
  • Soothe occasional upset stomaches
  • Natural breathe mint
  • Combine with citrus oils for a natural energy boost
  • Uplift the mood in your home
  • Create a sense of focus

Tangerine can be used aromatically, topically, and internally for:

  • Cleansing your body
  • Purifying your home
  • Uplifting your mood
  • Adding to your summer beverages for a sweet and tangy flavor
  • Creating a feeling of confidence and assurance

Lime can be used aromatically, topically, and internally for:

  • Supporting healthy immune function
  • Cleansing your body
  • Promotes emotional balance and well being
  • Removing sticky residue
  • Add to your beverages for antioxidant support

So, how can you take advantage of these BOGOs going on this week? Go to my website mydoterra.com/amandagerber and just add the items to your cart. You can order 4 BOGOs per account per day. For the BEST price click “Join & Save” to get wholesale pricing for a year. No selling or monthly orders required for this. 

PLUS with the purchase of any enrollment kit, you can get a FREE Wild Orange this month only. If your enrollment order is 200PV or more, you can get a FREE Wild Orange and FREE Copaiba! Come on, now. It doesn’t get much better than that! Well… it actually does because then you get my personal welcome gift, a free wellness consultation with yours truly, and I’ll support you every step of the way in your journey towards a healthy and happy life.

How are you looking forward to using these free oils in your home?

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Grilled Mahi Mahi

I’m a 28 year old mom who loves to cook, but I had never grilled fresh fish… Until now. I’m not sure why, but grilling fish just intimidated me, so anytime we had grilled fish my husband made it. Now, I had cooked it in the oven, but never grilled it. Then, yesterday I decided to put that fear behind me when I saw fresh mahi mahi, wild caught for a very good price at the store. I selected my massive filet and came home with a mission.

Y’all, I am kicking myself for not doing this sooner, because it was stinkin’ good. Nathan enjoyed it, and the boys ate it up (with ketchup, of course. Why does every protein need ketchup?). My recipe is pretty basic, and because I knew my little ones would be eating it, there’s not a lot of heat to it, but you could adapt it. Now, on that note, I didn’t measure so the ingredients I am giving you are purely a “guesstamite.” Let’s begin.

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Ingredients:
• 1 ½ – 2 pounds on mahi mahi, skin on one side
• 3 tablespoons of butter
• 1 lemon, zest and juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Directions:
1. If needed, cut your fish in individual portion sizes (about the size of your palm).
2. Heat the skillet on medium high heat until the butter is melted.
3. While you’re waiting for the butter to melt, season the flesh side of the fish with half of the seasonings and half of the lime zest.

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4. Once the butter is melted, place the flesh side of the fish down. Cook for 3 minutes and season the skin of the fish with the remaining ingredients. (I know you don’t eat the skin, but it just felt wrong not to season it. Plus, I thought the seasonings may absorb into the fish while cooking. I have no idea how accurate this is, but that’s what I did.)

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5. After those 3 minutes, flip the fish skin side down and cook an additional 6-7 minutes. During this time you can check the natural seam in the fish to see when it is done.

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6. Once it is completely cooked, turn the heat off and squeeze the lime juice over the fish.

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7. Serve with your choice of sides and a couple extra lime wedges for garnish. We ate our fish with basmati rice and raw veggies. Yum!

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Notes:
• Again, these are rough estimates of the seasonings, so add more if needed for your taste.
• The fish should easily come off of the skin. I took it off for the kids when I made their plates, but my hubby and I served ourselves the whole thing. I did notice on one of the thinner parts of the filet it was slightly tough near the edges where it was overcooked, so keep an eye on the thinner pieces. Other than that, it was so tender and juicy.

Is there a dish that’s intimated you in the kitchen? Let me know, and maybe I’ll give it a go!

Cilantro Lime Yogurt Sauce

The other day I asked my husband what he wanted for dinner. Now what this really means is: pick a side and a starch. In our house we hardly ever have a traditional salad. I found that with my boys they eat tons of vegetables if I just chop them up in toddler sized pieces, put them on a plate, and serve it with Ranch dressing. Anyho, so I asked Nathan what he wanted for dinner. He asked for grilled chicken and my cilantro-lime rice.

While I am making dinner, I remember that a few weeks ago when I made this dish we really wanted a sauce to go with it. Actually, it was when I was making the cilantro lime rice with some grilled fish. I remembered that the dish was good, but almost begging for a sauce … A nice cool and creamy element to the dish. Obviously, I had a lot of cilantro and lime on hand so I pulled out the food processor and got to work. I came up with a cilantro and lime yogurt sauce. This sauce is ridiculous. I wanted to eat it by the spoonful. Ok, I did once. Are you ready for the recipe? I actually measured this time so I could out the recipe. It’s quick and easy too! I made it while my chicken and rice were cooking, and still had time to chop up all our veggies before it got done.

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Ingredients:
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• ¼ cup roughly chopped cilantro
• 1-2 cloves of garlic
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• Zest of one lime

Directions:
1. Place all the ingredients in the food processor.
2. Pulse until the cilantro is well blended in the sauce.
3. Pour into a bowl and serve over chicken, fish, or protein of your choice.
4. Stop licking the spoon and go eat your dinner!

Notes:
• The yogurt I used was just plain (full fat, baby) yogurt. If you use Greek yogurt, you may need to thin it out with a splash of milk if the sauce isn’t the consistency you want.
• When I made this I used 2 cloves of garlic and it was just a tad strong for me. Don’t get me wrong, I loved the sauce, but the garlic lingered long after dinner. So, if you like a light garlic taste then just start with 1 clove.
• I normally skip a dressing with my veggies, but I ended up using this not just on my chicken, but as my dressing for the vegetables too!

What other ways can you see yourself using this sauce? Any other variations you want to try?

Cooking with Essential Oils: Cilantro Lime Rice

I love cooking with essential oils. Yes, you can use (most) essential oils internally! On that note, I only recommend one brand to take internally because I know they do third party testing on every single batch of their oils. Keep in mind there are a few oils not recommend to take internally (like wintergreen), so do your research. If you are not comfortable taking essential oils internally, no problem! You can still enjoy this recipe just using the herbs and zest.

I was in a coastal-cuisine type of mood, so I decided to make grilled chicken topped with mango pico de gallo, but I needed a side. I thought of rice, but I wanted to jazz it up a bit while playing off of the flavors in the pico de gallo. So, I googled cilantro lime rice to see what I could find. Of course, I was not the first person to think of this (because there really is nothing new under the sun) so then I adapted a recipe I found on mynaturalfamily.com. I hope you enjoy this as much as my family did!

Ingredients:
1 cup of rice
1 ½- 2 cups chicken broth (this depends on your type of rice)
1 Tablespoon of butter
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Zest and juice of 1 lime
2 drops lime essential oil
1 drop cilantro essential oil

Directions:
– Boil your chicken broth (or water if you don’t have broth) and butter. Again, use as much water as recommended for your type of rice. Once boiling, add the rice, cover and reduce to simmer, and cook for 20 minutes, or as directed for your rice.
– Once rice is cooked, add the lime zest and juice. Give it a stir and combine the essential oils. You probably want to start with one drop and taste before adding more.
– Add the fresh cilantro right before serving.

My family loved this side dish and I loved that they were getting the benefits of the essential oils. Lime essential oil helps support the body’s immune system as well as promote emotional balance. Cilantro essential oil is filled with antioxidants and can be used to internally help support the body with cleansing and detoxifying. For more information on essential oils, you can email me at info@amandagerber.com.

Now for the fun part… a GIVEAWAY!

I have a bottle of cilantro essential oil to giveaway for a lucky winner. Again, this oil goes great in the rice, homemade guacamole or any type of salsa! Not to mention it has some great benefits for your health!

To be entered in this giveaway, comment below on how you use essential oils or what you would like to learn about essential oils. This contest will close by the midnight on April 29, 2015. Good luck!

DISCLAIMER: This information is not regulated by the FDA and is not intended to cure or treat disease. It is for informational purposes only. I am just a mom, not a doctor, sharing my experience with essential oils and how they’ve helped my family.