Ginger, Ginger Essential Oil, Ginger Loaf, and More

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The ever popular spice Ginger began in South Asia.  Pure Ginger essential oil usually comes from India, sometimes China and its aroma is sharp, woody with a touch of pepper, perfect for home holiday aroma blends.

When using Ginger essential oil, it can burn the skin and should be used with a carrier oil if application will be for a body massage.  It is a strong oil and can easily over power delicate essential oils, so ensure the essential oils you pick will compliment Ginger.

{Health Uses}
Ginger oil can be used with other essential oils such as Cinnamon and Chamomile making it a wondferul blend for a massage or aching muscles.   You can also add a few drops to your body lotion and apply directly to sore muscle or help circulation.  Add one drop to your tea for Ginger Tea.

{Blending Flavours and Aromas}

• Pepper
• Cinnamom, Chamomile
• All Citrus fruits
• Lemongrass
• Clove
• Bergamot, Rose and Sandalwood
• Ylang, Ylang

{Ginger Body Scrub}| by Aroma Thyme

Use this one in the morning as the essential oils are invigorating.

• 1/4 Cup Glacial Infusion Salt
• 1/4 Cup Cornmeal
• 1/3 Cup Jojoba Oil or Sweet Almond Oil (these are no oily oils)
• Ginger 2 drops
• Peppermint 4 drops
• Rosemary 3 drops

Mix, put in a dark amber jar.  Scrub body lightly in circulation motion, rince and pat dry.  If you can't use salt replace it with sugar.

{Ginger Loaf} 

 

Ingredients

• 125g butter (1/4c)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup treacle (can replace it with molasses)
• 1 cup of milk
• 3 cups flower
• 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• Icing Sugar to dust

Method

• Preheat over to 160 C / 320 F
• Place butter, sugar and treacle (or molasses) in saucepan over low heat until the butter is melted
• Remove saucepan and cool before adding milk, blend
• Sift together the dry ingredients into a large bowl
• Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and add the liquid ingredients
• Mix to combine, do not over mix
• Pour batter into greased loaf (6 x 9)
• Bake for 45 / 1 hour, until toothpick comes out clean.

This was my first time making a ginger loaf, I read and searched online for a good recipe.  I picked this one from Our Kitchen (ourkitchen.fisherpakel.com).  I didn't have molasses or treacle on hand, so I replaced it with Corn Syrup, which made the loaf a bit bland, but still tasty.  But I now understand why there are sooo many Ginger Cake recipes out there, it is a delicious cake.  It is a defenite a re-do, this time with molasses!

To purchase Ginger Essential Oil - Mountain Rose Herbs.

{Other places of Interest}

• Cardamon Bread
• Rose Water and Pistachio Macaroons

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