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LAVENDER SHORTBREAD COOKIES

FEATURING THE OBTC LAVENDER FLOWERS | cook & prep time: 1.5 hours |   Ingredients:  2 tsp. OBTC Lavender Flowers 3/4 pound salted butter, at room temperature 1 cup honey 1 tsp. Mexican Vanilla Bean Paste 3.5 cups all purpose flour Directions: Grind your OBTC Lavender Flowers up very finely until it is almost a powder. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together the butter, honey, and lavender powder until combined and spread around the bowl. Add the Mexican Vanilla Bean Paste and mix just until it disappears. Add flour to the bowl, and mix together until a dough ball forms. Roll the dough out on a baking mat about 1/2" thick, then cut desired shapes. Place the cookies on...

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SERBIAN RECIPE 🌿

CELEBRATING SERBIAN HERITAGE chicken & basmati rice pilaf Serbian Blend SPRING is the color of GREEN! This means warm sunshine, fresh breezy air and new life. We are featuring our Serbian Spice this month because of its garden herb and vegetable flavors that Spring brings to life. 🌱  One of our founding OBTC family members is Serbian and we made this spice blend to emulate the flavors of a childhood spent in Serbia! Though this spice was intended for Eastern European dishes, it has quickly become one of our favorite all-purpose seasonings for poultry, veggies, rice and stews! Check Out Our Serbian Chicken & Basmati Recipe Below! To celebrate the fresh start of Spring, take 10% off Serbian Spice this month only! Serbian Chicken &...

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MOOD BOOSTING TONIC 🌱

Golden Paradise Tonic Mango Paradise Green Tea with a Turmeric 💛 Infusion 💛 This golden paradise tonic recipe is like finding gold at the end of a rainbow. 🌈 It's a yellow-green brain-function boosting machine! The zesty yellow color from the Turmeric blends beautifully with the green Mango Paradise tea, creating a warm sunrise color. This lively mood booster is complemented with fresh mint, orange slices and honey-the perfect treat to welcome the warm weather. INGREDIENTS 3 tsp. OBTC Mango Paradise Tea 1 tsp. OBTC Turmeric 2 Tbsp. OBTC Wildflower Honey 1 cup cold filtered water fresh mint sprigs orange slices INSTRUCTIONS   1. Brew 3 Tsp of Mango Paradise in 1 cup of water for 3-5 minutes with hot, but not boiling water to make...

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MOOD BOOSTERS 🌿

MOOD BOOSTING HERBS for mental health awareness month 🌿 New Beginnings March is the month where the animals start to wake up from their long winter naps and the plants start to sprout from the earth. It is the time of year where fresh new life surrounds us, and the sun starts to peak through the cold air. During the winter season we are more prone to seasonal depression and feeling low. Using herbal remedies to soothe those blues is our favorite way to welcome a clean slate for the year. The power of a healing herb can be used in many ways- including in teas, spices and essential oils. Here are our favorite mood-boosting herbs to lift your spirits...

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MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS 🌿

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS  & you deserve to thrive 🌹 Your mental health is directly linked to your lifestyle and physical health.  Our mind and bodies influence each other greatly. When our mental health suffers, so does our body and vice versa. March is mental health awareness month, and our goal this month is to focus on finding new ways to nourish our bodies and minds and to thrive! Check out self care tips for feeling happy and healthy this month. ⬇︎⬇︎⬇︎ Rule #1: Be choosy about what you consume. It might seem obvious, but from food to television, what you consume has a direct impact on how you feel. Eating nourishing foods, reading uplifting books, and hydrating are few simple ways...

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