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    Recipe: Shou Wu Chih Chia Pudding

    The Aztec and Mayan empires revered chia seeds for their virility boosting benefits on the body.  Chia seeds are high in omega 3’s, fiber, antioxidants, protein  and they’re also gluten-free! Chia seeds taste good in and on almost anything. I was introduced to them by a dear friend and i have loved them ever since. Shou Wu Chih is a…

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    Amazingly Simple Caramel Syrup

    Amazingly Simple Caramel Syrup Ingredients 1 pinch of salt 1/2- cup Non dairy milk 2 Tbs more non dairy milk 3/4- cup of packed brown sugar (mix sugar and molasses) 5 Tablespoon-non dairy butter 1/4 teaspoon vanilla To make the caramel syrup, use a small saucepan, combine and melt butter, 1/2 cup milk, sugar, over medium heat bring to a boil,…

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    Petrified Wood: The Gemstone of Transformation

      What is Petrified Wood? Metaphysically speaking it’s a symbol of man’s infinite connection with nature.  The process of petrification begins with three raw ingredients: wood, water and mud. A material formed by the silicification of wood, generally in the form of opal or chalcedony, in such a manner as to preserve the original form and structure of the wood. Also…

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    How To Clean Your Gemstones

    Cleansing Your Gemstones There are many ways to cleanse a gemstone. My preferred ways methods are to blow on them, use my hands and energize them then sweep the unwanted energy out into the air and towards the window, lastly i always put certain crystals in the window sill so they can recharge in the sunlight and moonlight. At times…

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    Zircon’s Brilliance~

    Zircon A beautiful natural gemstone called Zircon, not to be confused with Cubic Zirconia, which is laboratory-grown diamond imitation.  Zircon is a mineral belonging to the group of nesosilicates. Its chemical name is zirconium silicate. The crystal structure of zircon istetragonal crystal system. Zircon’s chemical formula is ZrSiO4. It’s name comes from the Persian word ‘zargun’, which means ‘gold-coloured’. The English word “Zircon” is derived from “Zirkon,” which is the German adaptation of these words. Zircon…