Open one young, fresh, Thai Coconut carefullywith a heavy cleaver (As shown above, on a very steady cutting surface, make four good whacks to make a square in the cone top of the coconut, keeping one hand behind your back as you whack. Tuck the back corner of your cleaver into one side of the square to pull of the edge. If you've cut deeply enough the whole square will pull right up.) Pour the gorgeous coconut water into Vitamix. Scrape out tender, creamy, interior meat and add to Vitamix also.
Save 1 or 2 delectable pieces (like the underside of the "lid") to savor on the side during preparation.
Sprinkle in a touch of organic Ceylon cinammon (Cassia is toxic). A twist or two of Himalayan Pink Salt. A dash of pure vanilla powder (optional)…
& bit of raw coconut nectar(which assists digestion, is low glycemic, low in fructose, contains 17 amino acids, a host of minerals & vitamins B & C and is hypoallergenic, non-toxic, antiviral/antifungal/antiseptic/antibacterial & antiparasitic!) or stevia or raw honey (ideally manuka).
Blend til creamy.
Add a little extra purified water to acquire desired consistency as the mixture may or may not be very thick depending on the amount of coconut meat in your coconut (the amount of meat varies quite a lot between coconuts).
Blend once more.
Lunch. One Fresh Young Thai Coconut Smoothie enjoyed by yours truly
Enjoy your exotic, insanely delicious & nutritious meal 🙂
Much Love,
Juliane
How do you enjoy eating coconuts? Share with us in the comments below!
My delicious aromatherapy Summer Scent has fabulous Bug Banishing powers!
Hello friends! I'm so excited to share one of my favorite Summer Secrets with you!
I've gotten really into Essential Oils lately, replacing toxic skincare, perfumes & other household items with delicious, organic formulations straight from Earth's beautiful flowers and plants. After all, our skin, for example, is our largest organ, so anything we're putting on it we're essentially eating, as the ingredients are ultimately absorbed and processed into our bloodstream, liver etc. Obviously, the same idea goes for that which we breath into our lungs also. Not only are Essential Oils non-toxic, (only source top quality 100% pure essential oils, such as anything from LivingLibations), they possess amazing healing properties for our bodies and they're also uplifting to our minds and spirits with their stress-relieving aromatherapy benefits.
My refreshing Summer Scent, in the silver canister above (I recycled it from a previous use) is an energizing mist of gorgeous mint and lavender. It's truly the most heavenly fragrance I've ever worn- so lovely for warm weather.
Spritz it on for its delicious scent and a cooling, energizing, aromatherapy boost… while simultaneous banishing away wasps, mosquitos, spiders & ticks! Peppermint and Lavender happen to be two scents these and many other bugs hate!
Just add 3-5 drops each (adjust according to your strength preference, your oil strength & container size) of excellent quality, organic, essential oils of Peppermint & Lavender to a container filled with purified water. I used about 5 drops of each for my 2 oz. spray bottle. Start with less as you can always add more. Obviously, the stronger you make it, the less the bugs will like you 🙂
Shake. (& shake well before each use)
& Voila!
Delicious Summer Scent - Check
Energy & Mood Booster – Check
Bug Banisher – Check
Don't leave home without it:-)
Happy Sunny Days to all of you!
Much Love,
XOXO
Juliane
What is your favorite essential oil? Share with all of us in the comments below!
PS. Try dabbing on a few dots of orange citrus essential oil in the morning when you wake up for a wonderful energy and mood boost first thing!
PPS. Did you know, applying a tiny dab of peppermint essential oil to the temples can relieve a headache!
PPPS. To make a REALLY potent bug banisher, albeit overpowering the refreshing aromatic qualities of the recipe above, add a few drops of tea-tree and lemongrass (aka citronella) essential oil to the same recipe.
The "Grey Lady" is the nickname for beautiful Nantucket Island, referring to her appearance from the sea when fog-bound. Please enjoy my oil painting of one of Nantucket's historic marinas, captured just as the magical mist is setting in.
As always, share your thoughts in the comments below.
And, feel free to visit www.JulianePorter.com to view more of my commissioned portraits, private collection pieces & more.
Love,
Juliane
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https://stylenectar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/stylenectar.png00Juliane Porterhttps://stylenectar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/stylenectar.pngJuliane Porter2013-05-29 14:57:012025-12-06 15:02:01The Grey Lady
Today, I wanted to share with all of you a very special
book, The Ancient
Wisdom of the Chinese Tonic Herbs, by Ron Teeguarden, along with his
equally special company, Dragon Herbs.
"If you have not used tonic herbs before, you are about to embark on
a great journey. If you are already familiar with tonic herbs but have just
discovered Dragon Herbs, you will find throughout the pages of this website (and book) products, education and services available no where else in the world."(1)
Dragon Herbs' formulations are of the very purest, highest
quality available. My experience and the experience of countless
individuals over thousands of years is that these sophisticated and proactive
tonic herbs and herbal formulations get results! After all, isn't that
the point?
To get started, Dragon Herbs offers free 30 minute
consultations to discuss your specific health and life goals, thus providing a
tailored program of safe, effective tonic herbalism to support each of the
three treasures: Jing, Shen and Qi. The herbalist I have personally spoken to was incredibly qualified with her Master's Degree in Chinese
Medicine, her own private practice previously, as well as the experience of
being a parallegal prior to all that. She, and the entire company, are
caring and impressively knowledgeable, making sure everything is tailored to your needs and
goals. I receive nothing for posting this information, in fact the
company probably isn't even aware that I have.
I wanted to share this amazing jewel of a company, and the
book as well, as I feel so blessed to have found them myself:-)
Do you incorporate Chinese Tonic Herbs or Formulations into your lifestyle?
Wishing you radiant health and well being.
Much love,
Juliane
References:
1. http://www.dragonherbs.com/gettingstarted.asp
I am not a healthcare practitioner or provider. To the
extent that any information is provided through this website, it is for general
informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute or substitute for
medical advice or counseling, the practice of medicine including but not
limited to psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy or the provision of health
care diagnosis or treatment, the creation of a physician-patient or clinical
relationship, or an endorsement, a recommendation or a sponsorship of any third
party, product or service by me. If you have or suspect that you have a medical
problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Information and statements
regarding dietary supplements available on this website have not been evaluated
by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat,
cure, or prevent any disease.
Annual Silent Zen Meditation Retreat
Looking up at the beautiful clouds in the sky while on my hike today!
Yay! Booked my silent #Zen Meditation Retreat for 2013! #Love #SpiritualPractice #LivingCompassion #Peace
"It is your mind that creates this world." -The Buddha
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Epic Thai Coconut Smoothie
Fresh, young, Thai Coconut opened by yours truly!
Open one young, fresh, Thai Coconut carefully with a heavy cleaver (As shown above, on a very steady cutting surface, make four good whacks to make a square in the cone top of the coconut, keeping one hand behind your back as you whack. Tuck the back corner of your cleaver into one side of the square to pull of the edge. If you've cut deeply enough the whole square will pull right up.) Pour the gorgeous coconut water into Vitamix. Scrape out tender, creamy, interior meat and add to Vitamix also.
Save 1 or 2 delectable pieces (like the underside of the "lid") to savor on the side during preparation.
Sprinkle in a touch of organic Ceylon cinammon (Cassia is toxic). A twist or two of Himalayan Pink Salt. A dash of pure vanilla powder (optional)…
& bit of raw coconut nectar (which assists digestion, is low glycemic, low in fructose, contains 17 amino acids, a host of minerals & vitamins B & C and is hypoallergenic, non-toxic, antiviral/antifungal/antiseptic/antibacterial & antiparasitic!) or stevia or raw honey (ideally manuka).
Blend til creamy.
Add a little extra purified water to acquire desired consistency as the mixture may or may not be very thick depending on the amount of coconut meat in your coconut (the amount of meat varies quite a lot between coconuts).
Blend once more.
Lunch. One Fresh Young Thai Coconut Smoothie enjoyed by yours truly
Enjoy your exotic, insanely delicious & nutritious meal 🙂
Much Love,
Juliane
How do you enjoy eating coconuts? Share with us in the comments below!
If you liked this post, say thanks by sharing it.
Aromatherapy Summer Scent with Bug Banishing powers
Hello friends! I'm so excited to share one of my favorite Summer Secrets with you!
I've gotten really into Essential Oils lately, replacing toxic skincare, perfumes & other household items with delicious, organic formulations straight from Earth's beautiful flowers and plants. After all, our skin, for example, is our largest organ, so anything we're putting on it we're essentially eating, as the ingredients are ultimately absorbed and processed into our bloodstream, liver etc. Obviously, the same idea goes for that which we breath into our lungs also. Not only are Essential Oils non-toxic, (only source top quality 100% pure essential oils, such as anything from LivingLibations ), they possess amazing healing properties for our bodies and they're also uplifting to our minds and spirits with their stress-relieving aromatherapy benefits.
My favorite essential oils are from Living Libations
My refreshing Summer Scent, in the silver canister above (I recycled it from a previous use) is an energizing mist of gorgeous mint and lavender. It's truly the most heavenly fragrance I've ever worn- so lovely for warm weather.
Spritz it on for its delicious scent and a cooling, energizing, aromatherapy boost… while simultaneous banishing away wasps, mosquitos, spiders & ticks! Peppermint and Lavender happen to be two scents these and many other bugs hate!
Just add 3-5 drops each (adjust according to your strength preference, your oil strength & container size) of excellent quality, organic, essential oils of Peppermint & Lavender to a container filled with purified water. I used about 5 drops of each for my 2 oz. spray bottle. Start with less as you can always add more. Obviously, the stronger you make it, the less the bugs will like you 🙂
Shake. (& shake well before each use)
& Voila!
Delicious Summer Scent - Check
Energy & Mood Booster – Check
Bug Banisher – Check
Don't leave home without it:-)
Happy Sunny Days to all of you!
Much Love,
XOXO
Juliane
What is your favorite essential oil? Share with all of us in the comments below!
PS. Try dabbing on a few dots of orange citrus essential oil in the morning when you wake up for a wonderful energy and mood boost first thing!
PPS. Did you know, applying a tiny dab of peppermint essential oil to the temples can relieve a headache!
PPPS. To make a REALLY potent bug banisher, albeit overpowering the refreshing aromatic qualities of the recipe above, add a few drops of tea-tree and lemongrass (aka citronella) essential oil to the same recipe.
If you liked this post, say thanks by sharing it.
The Grey Lady
The Grey Lady, Oil on Canvas by Juliane Porter
(Please click image for a better, larger view)
The "Grey Lady" is the nickname for beautiful Nantucket Island, referring to her appearance from the sea when fog-bound. Please enjoy my oil painting of one of Nantucket's historic marinas, captured just as the magical mist is setting in.
As always, share your thoughts in the comments below.
And, feel free to visit www.JulianePorter.com to view more of my commissioned portraits, private collection pieces & more.
Love,
Juliane
If you liked this post, say thanks by sharing it.
Dragon Herbs
Today, I wanted to share with all of you a very special
book, The Ancient
Wisdom of the Chinese Tonic Herbs, by Ron Teeguarden, along with his
equally special company, Dragon Herbs.
"If you have not used tonic herbs before, you are about to embark on
a great journey. If you are already familiar with tonic herbs but have just
discovered Dragon Herbs, you will find throughout the pages of this website (and book) products, education and services available no where else in the world."(1)
Dragon Herbs' formulations are of the very purest, highest
quality available. My experience and the experience of countless
individuals over thousands of years is that these sophisticated and proactive
tonic herbs and herbal formulations get results! After all, isn't that
the point?
To get started, Dragon Herbs offers free 30 minute
consultations to discuss your specific health and life goals, thus providing a
tailored program of safe, effective tonic herbalism to support each of the
three treasures: Jing, Shen and Qi. The herbalist I have personally spoken to was incredibly qualified with her Master's Degree in Chinese
Medicine, her own private practice previously, as well as the experience of
being a parallegal prior to all that. She, and the entire company, are
caring and impressively knowledgeable, making sure everything is tailored to your needs and
goals. I receive nothing for posting this information, in fact the
company probably isn't even aware that I have.
I wanted to share this amazing jewel of a company, and the
book as well, as I feel so blessed to have found them myself:-)
Do you incorporate Chinese Tonic Herbs or Formulations into your lifestyle?
Wishing you radiant health and well being.
Much love,
Juliane
References:
1. http://www.dragonherbs.com/gettingstarted.asp
I am not a healthcare practitioner or provider. To the
extent that any information is provided through this website, it is for general
informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute or substitute for
medical advice or counseling, the practice of medicine including but not
limited to psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy or the provision of health
care diagnosis or treatment, the creation of a physician-patient or clinical
relationship, or an endorsement, a recommendation or a sponsorship of any third
party, product or service by me. If you have or suspect that you have a medical
problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Information and statements
regarding dietary supplements available on this website have not been evaluated
by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat,
cure, or prevent any disease.
If you liked this post, say thanks by sharing it.