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Slimy but Safe 🍆

Aubergines, eggplants, brinjals, whatever you call them, have a certain… reputation. Blame it on their shiny purple exterior, their suggestive shape, or the fact that they’re literally the go-to emoji for a dick. But beyond being the star of text messages your grandma shouldn’t see, aubergines are also a seriously underrated veggie that deserves a spot on your plate, slime and all. So, about that slime. If you’ve ever cut one open or cooked it, you’ve probably thought, “WTF is this goo? Is it safe to eat?” Don’t stress! That silky, slippery texture is completely normal. Aubergines are natural sponges, soaking up oil, sauce, and all the good stuff you throw their way (kind of like your clingy ex, but in a good way). When cooked, their high water content gives them that “slime factor,” but it’s not gross ; it’s their way of becoming soft, creamy, and delicious. Think of it like guacamole: mushy but worth it. Beyond their sexy shape and questionable texture, aubergines are legit good for ...
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Lavender oil

Lavender essential oil is one of the most sought after and popular essential oils in the market and for good reason, too. It’s versatile, it’s gentle enough to be used on and around young children, it’s soothing and the list goes on. Handy and nice.
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Should coffee beans be dark roasted?

All this while I thought dark was better. I thought it's what the pros drink. Coffee is bitter, right? And burnt = bitter. I long for the bitterness in my coffee. But dark roast is just burnt. Done to remove taste from bad beans. Good beans come in light to medium roast.
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Brain boost

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  Coffee + Vanilla + Cinnamon Coffee - alleviates anxiety, stress, tension and other undesirable feelings by enlivening the atmosphere with its rich and delicious aroma Vanilla - sedating and emotionally comforting, benefiting those who suffer from constant restlessness and insomnia Cinnamon - addresses fatigue by elevating mental energy Source: https://airsensual.com/how-to-reduce-fatigue-lethargy-with-essential-oils/  
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Eucalyptus Spearmint

The name of the candle is quite self explanatory - Eucalyptus & Spearmint . It has citronellol linalool along with other plant derived constituents such as coumarin that possesses a vanilla like aroma, found in cinnamon a well as tonka tree, native to Guyana. It also has geraniol that can be found in citronella, palmarosa and rose essential oils, and limonene that is found eucalyptus, spearmint and in the peel of citrus fruits. Consumers found this scented candle to be relaxing, and effective in filling up large spaces with its fragrance while eliminating stale odors.
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Video of autumn smells

 
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Does it really work?

The first question I had was, "Does it really work?" Plant extracts - be it flowers, bark, leaves or fruit - pressed and steamed to capture the essence that produces fragrance. Several pounds of a plant could go into one single tiny bottle. But what is the logic behind it? This article from Airsensual explains the science behind essential oils and its many applications.
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