Got Dry Skin?

I hope you are all doing well and taking good care of yourselves as we move into the heart of soup making time. Winter is the season that invites us into the kitchen, creating warmth as we cook and gather around the table for nourishing food. It's also the perfect time for luxurious self care.

For me that includes time outside, dance and yoga, candlelight, long baths, giant cups of tea, more sleep, and dark chocolate- eaten slowly of course! Look below for inspiring ways to take care of yourself and those you love (and like) just in time for Valentine's Day.......

Luxurious Self Care with Holly's Garden Products
I created these for myself many years ago so I could use bodycare products that truly nourish my skin. Since our skin absorbs everything we put on it, Holly's Garden Products contain the highest quality ingredients. They are made by hand in my country kitchen just for you. I know you will love them and so will the lucky recipients! Here are just a few, there's lots more on the site, just click the link below to see them all, and of course we can ship.

The love bar is a heart shaped bar of pure cocoa butter that MELTS at body temperature. This is a fabulous sensual treat for chocolate lovers. Slowly glide the heart shaped bar on your body (or someone else's) and feel the luscious cocoa butter as it melts on your skin and deeply moisturizes. The cocoa butter is so exceptional, you will be enveloped in chocolate heaven!

Nourishing Face Cream
This crème is nourishing, healing, and it smoothes wrinkles- perfect for Winter dryness from indoor heat and outdoor cold. Recipe includes organic first cold pressed olive oil and organic raw virgin coconut oil for deep moisturizing and healing, while being light on the surface. It is truly luscious! This just in....This morning I made a batch using shea butter, a wonderful healing butter from Africa, sure to nourish the dryness from Winter weather. If you want this cream, place your order on the website, then email to let me know that you want the hot off the press shea butter cream and we will get it right out to you!

What people are saying:
"I love, love your products!- I have tried so many other creams out there and I haven't been able to find anything nearly as wonderful as your nourishing cream. My skin just soaks it up and really glows after using it! I am now living in Hong Kong, I hope you can ship to me!" Kelly

"Hi Holly, I got my face cream today, thank you so much for getting it to me so quickly, my panic is over! I was panicking because i've nearly finished my jar and i use it for cleanser, moisturizer, hand cream, everything!" Ruth

""I love Holly's moisturizing face creme. It's so luxurious and the rose smells heavenly. I'm hooked!" Vickie

"Dr Hauschka has been my favorite for years, but who can afford it in this economy? A friend suggested I try Holly's face cream and I was delighted to discover a product my sensitive skin likes. I applied it in the car- I couldn't wait until I got home. The lavender is divine! Dr. HollShka rocks!" Sharyn

Beautiful Body Oil
A beautiful, sensual, blend of organic cold pressed oils in a heart shaped glass bottle with a corked top. What a wonderful way to take care of your body by massaging some on after showering, adding to your bathwater, or for massage.
The heart shaped bottle looks so pretty on a bedside table or dresser, and it's a perfect Valentine's Day gift for yourself or some special. Pure essential oils are used in these exotic combinations: Dreams of India, Sensual Spice, A walk in the Woods, Sweet Vanilla and Lavender Rose. Mentioned in Vogue Magazine!
Click here for products
http://www.nourishingwisdom.com/hg-products.php


Winter Cooking Classes and Events
Cooking Classes- All classes are hands on and include a printed set of recipes. At the end of class, we sit around the table to enjoy the fruits of our labor- a freshly prepared dinner. Classes are designed to be inspire you to cook more often as you see how simple and creative it can be. Cooking classes are a great Valentine's treat- sign up with a friend and have fun cooking together, or come on your own and expand your repertoire of exotic dishes you can treat yourself or a special someone to! Register with a friend and save. Gift Certificates available.
Class size limited to 8 people.
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Chocolate Infusion
Saturday February 6th 3-6pm
Do you love chocolate?
Join me in the kitchen as we create amazing chocolate desserts as we go into the realm of the sacred cacao plant. We will explore the creativity and nourishment of organic fair trade dark chocolate, and gentle sweeteners as we taste and delight in preparing:
Mexican Drinking Chocolate with freshly whipped cream
Dark Chocolate Souffle with Cardamom Creme Anglaise
Hand Rolled Chocolate Truffles
Heart Shortbread Sandwich Cookies with Chocolate Cream
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Travel to India
Wednesday, February 10th 6:30-9:30pm
Let's warm the kitchen with exotic flavors from India. We will make an indian cheese called paneer to include in our dinner.
We will prepare:
Chicken Coconut Curry
Gingery Basmati Rice
Paneer (Fresh Cheese)
Saag Paneer (Spinach and Homemade Cheese)
Raita (Yogurt Sauce)
Onion relish
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On the Table in 30 Minutes
Thursday, February 18th 5-8pm
How often do you get home hungry and confused about what to eat? Come to this class for your solution to the what's for dinner question as we prepare some of my favorite meals:
Gingery Wild Salmon with Roasted Broccoli and Quinoa
Rustic lemon chicken with spinach
Chick Peas with cauliflower and potatoes
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Greens Glorious Greens
Tuesday, February 23 6-9pm
If you've been hanging around here at Nourishing Wisdom, you've heard me sing the praises of greens in counseling sessions, cooking classes and workshops. It's true, greens are a powerhouse of nutrients, they are vitalizing, cleansing and downright delicious to boot. Trouble is that many people cook them to death, don't cook them long enough or haven't learned a way to make them taste good. It's the perfect time to jump into a class to learn all about this amazing food group- when the Winter visual palette is lacking in the all important color- GREEN! Join us as we prepare a few dishes that will actually have you craving your greens!
Sauteed Collards with Roasted Pine Nuts and Raisins
Sauteed Kale with Orange Zest, Ginger and Soy Sauce
Lentils with Swiss Chard, Red Peppers and Carrots
Mixed Greens with Organic Chicken Sausage, Potatoes and Apples
Green Smoothie!

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Please visit www.nourishingwisdom.com to learn more about our nutrition counseling programs. We work in person and by telephone with clients all over the world. Since we have to eat every day, a few times a day, 365 days each year, for many years, wouldn't it be great if you knew how to easily make magic in your kitchen, and appreciate the pleasure of eating nourishing food? If you've had enough with your cravings, mood swings, energy drops and rut eating, and you want to have a new relationship with food and cooking, email us to learn more about the wonderful programs we offer at info@nourishingwisdom.com It's edible education!

Feel free to pass this on to your friends by using the link below.
Wishing all the best to you, along with great food and delicious fun in the kitchen!

Holly Anne Shelowitz
Certified Nutrition Counselor and Director of Nourishing Wisdom
The relationship with food you've been craving
It's edible education!