Note: this piece first appeared as the December 2007 ClarkWellness.net Recipe of the Month.
Serves 2 to 4
Roasted beets and onions make a festive and tasty addition to the holiday table. They’re also a delicious side dish any time! Blanch the beets first to remove the peels. To avoid bright pink beet juice stains on your hands, wear powder-free latex gloves when handing the beets.
2 large beets
2 large onions, sliced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the beets and blanch briefly, until skins are loose, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the beets and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water. Peel and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Combine the beets and onions in a roasting pan large enough to fit all the vegetables in a single layer. Toss with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cover with foil and place in preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil. Bake an additional 20 minutes or until beets are tender. Adjust seasonings and serve.
“I can’t think of any sorrow in the world that a hot bath wouldn’t help, just a little bit.”
—Susan Glaspell
Note: this piece first appeared in the December 2007 issue of Clark Wellness ForkBytes.
Serves 2
2 large beets
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
sea salt to taste
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the beets and blanch briefly, until skins are loose, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the beets and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water. Peel and cut into bite-sized pieces.
Combine the beets in a roasting pan large enough to fit all the pieces in a single layer. Toss with the olive oil, cinnamon, and salt. Cover with foil and place in preheated oven. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil. Bake an additional 20 minutes or until beets are tender. Adjust seasonings and serve.
Note: this piece first appeared in the December 2007 issue of Clark Wellness ForkBytes.
Essential oils are available at health food stores and some body care boutiques. A few drops will do — just 6 to 8 drops per full bath is plenty. Try these combinations this season and see what you enjoy the most! Please note: If you have any medical condition, are taking medication, or are pregnant, consult your healthcare practitioner before using essential oils.
Warming bath — Great for chilly days to warm you to the core! Allspice is also cheering and comforting. Recipe: 3 drops allspice oil, 1 drop cinnamon bark oil, 2 drops sweet orange oil, 2 drops ginger oil.
Relaxing bath — Calming and relaxing; perfect for a pre-bedtime indulgence. Recipe: 2 drops lavender oil, 1 drop vanilla oil, 2 drops chamomile oil, 1 drop jasmine oil.
Cleansing bath — Are you holding on to holiday stress? Melt it away with this combination. Recipe: 1 drop thyme oil, 2 drops geranium oil, 2 drops clary sage oil.
Energizing bath — Wake up with this rejuvenating treat. Recipe: 2 drops sweet basil oil, 2 drops lemon oil, 2 drops sweet orange oil.
