Meatless Monday: Spiced Nuts

These treats are the perfect addition to any get together. Just make sure you make enough because no one can have just one!

Ingredients:
-1 lb. mixed nuts
-3 tbsp. fresh rosemary
-1 tsp. cayenne powder
-1 tsp. fresh ground nutmeg
-2 tbsp. dark brown sugar
-1 tbsp. kosher salt
-2 tbsp. unsalted butter

Directions:
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Toast nuts on a cookie sheet for approximately 10 minutes. Stir the nuts periodically so they don't burn. Mince the rosemary and combine with the rest of the dry ingredients in a small bowl. Using a separate bowl, melt the butter in the microwave. Then add your dry ingredients to the melted butter. When the nuts are golden brown, remove them from the oven and place in a mixing bowl. Add your melted seasoned butter to the nuts. Toss and cool before putting in a serving bowl.

Bon appetit!

[Recipe and Images via honestlywtf]

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DIY: Lavender Salt Scrub

Lavender is an amazing plant with many benefits. One of my favorite things to do with it is to make a salt scrub. There are many recipes, but this one happens to be my favorite. You'll need the following:

-18 oz. course sea salt
-18 oz. fine sea salt
-4 fl. oz. grapeseed oil (or other unscented body oil such as almond, avocado or vegetable glycerin)
-1/2 fl. oz. lavender essential oil
-dried lavender buds (available at our SHOP)

Combine and put into a 36 oz. container wide enough for you to easily scoop the goodness out :) This is a cheaper and more fun way to bring the spa into your own home.

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