Ann Sullivan

"I've been using essential oils now for a little over 6 months. I recently enrolled with a second distributor and was amazed to see they carried several essential oils I had never heard of, one of which is Hawaiian Sandalwood. I am curious what this tantalizing and aromatic oil can be used for, do you have any suggestions?" Hawaiian Sandalwood is definitely one of the more aromatic essential oils available. It has a very warm and welcoming scent that is unmistakable. This makes it an excellent resource for making homemade soaps and candles, as well as one of the most preferred oils to use in a diffuser. Hawaiian Sandalwood essential oil can also assist with mental clarity, clearing the mind of clutter to allow for a more productive day. It also supports a healthy and cognitive memory and is known to be a very relaxing and calming oil when used in massage therapy. Some people even use this essential oil as a natural form of aphrodisiac. The therapeutic benefits of Hawaiian Sandalwood are numerous as well. This oil is known to have anti-viral, anti-septic, and anti-inflammatory properties. It can also be used to manufacture DIY cleaners for use around the house. To Your Happiness & Wellness, Ann Sullivan

"I have looked everywhere I can possibly imagine for a cookbook that delivers authentic chicken recipes from fast food chains like Kentucky Fried Chicken, Popeye's and Bojangles. Do you have anything like that, or could you tell me where I might find something similar?" It just so happens that I have something in that ballpark. We raise chickens here on the homestead so I am always looking for the best recipes available. We don't go to the big city much, so getting chicken from any of the fast food chains you mentioned is rather rare. On the few occasions that we've tried it, everybody has really enjoyed it, which is why I try to replicate it here at home. There are several chicken recipes in this book, many from KFC and several from Popeyes; however, I don't think anything from Bojangles made the list. We don't have that chain up here where we live, so I'll have to do some digging and try to find some from there for the next edition. In the meantime, try as many of these as you like and let me know which ones you like the best. Bon Appetit, Ann Sullivan

"With the warm weather quickly upon us, I began looking through my old recipe books for cool and invigorating dessert ideas. To my surprise, I still have several of the same old ideas I've been using for the past few years. Do you have anything new? What would you suggest trying?" When summer rolls around every year I do the same thing; I look for cool desserts to whip together when I am entertaining family and friends. Nothing helps beat the warm weather like a nice refreshing dessert that cools the inner body core. I normally go for something that involves ice cream; however, I am in the mood for trying new ideas myself, so I have put together a little recipe book on Italian Desserts. Italian desserts are a delicacy. Many of these recipes come straight from Italy. It just so happens that I have who is stationed over there with her husband at Aviano Air Base. When I told her what I had in mind for this recipe book, she spared no expense gathering the content needed to complete this project. Several of the recipes found here are authentic. Bon Appetit, Ann Sullivan

"I have been looking high and low for a recipe book on Indian cuisine. My daughter's boyfriend is from India and she is bringing him home for the first time this coming fall. I would very much like to impress him with a few dishes he might be familiar with. Do you have anything that could help me?" It just so happens I have an enormous recipe book that focuses on Indian Curry recipes. While this doesn't actually cover all varieties of Indian cuisine, there should be more than a few dishes he will be familiar with. We sample international cuisine occasionally, and although my husband isn't able to handle the spices associated with Indian cuisine, my daughters and I enjoy several different curry dishes. Coconut Curry Fish, Spicy Indian Chicken and Mango Curry, Curried Chicken Salad, and Chicken Curry with Pineapple are a few of our favorites. Bear in mind, if you are not familiar with Indian cuisine, and the various spices called for in many of these dishes, you may want to adjust measurements to suit your taste. Some of these dishes can be rather spicy, especially for those who have a delicate palate. Bon Appetit, Ann Sullivan

"There are so many essential oils out there, I'm not even sure I have all of them yet. I recently placed an order with my provider and was given a free small bottle of Ginger essential oil as a bonus for being a loyal customer. I'm wondering what Ginger can be used for?" Ginger essential oil can be used for several home remedies, or to add a touch of flavor to a dish that calls for using fresh ginger. It can also be used to alleviate nausea, upset stomach, and motion sickness. You can also add a drop of Ginger to a full glass of water and drink it once a day to help support a healthy digestive tract. For those who suffer from migraines, ginger is a blessing in disguise. Add 5-7 drops of Ginger to a diffuser and place it in an enclosed room with the migraine sufferer. Relief should come in as little as 30-60 minutes, depending on severity of migraine. To Your Wellness & Happiness, Ann Sullivan

While Passover is a major spring festival for the Jewish community, the recipes included in this book can be made any time during the year. Passover meals, according to Jewish tradition, must be kosher. This means that the food served must meet the criteria for being declared kosher. The environment in which the food is prepared must also be kosher. We have strived to ensure all the recipes included here, meet the traditional criteria for being kosher. If you are having difficulty putting together a Passover meal, or menu, then this is the recipe book for you. Traditional kosher Jewish recipes are included within these pages, as well as several non-traditional ideas that have been deemed acceptable under kosher guidelines. My recipe reading followers are sure to enjoy many of these kosher dishes, either for Passover, or at any time during the year. Although we are not Jewish, my family has sampled several of these kosher dishes and found them flavorful and appealing to the palate. Please drop me a line and let me know which of these you enjoyed the most and give me suggestions for what you would like to see in the future. Bon Appetit, Ann Sullivan

Meat loaf recipes have been around for as long as people have been able to grind their own meat into ground beef, turkey, and even chicken. It remains a staple of several cuisines around the world and is a very cost efficient method of feeding a larger than average family. Meatloaf recipes are also some of the easiest to prepare, making them a great idea when pressed for time. Readers will enjoy the opportunity to sample 75+ meatloaf recipes from a wide variety of international cuisines. Many of these recipes call for ingredients that are not traditional to the American version of meatloaf, and several embody the local traditions of the various ethnicities that have assembled in the region. If you are a fan of meatloaf, or simply want to spice up one of your family's favorite dishes, then I urge you to grab a copy of this wonderful cookbook now. My family loves a good meatloaf, and with this recipe book on hand, we never have to worry about food fatigue, or having the same version of meatloaf every time we decide to make it. Bon Appetit, Ann Sullivan

desserts, then you're in for a huge surprise with this recipe book. Just south of the border they make some of the most tantalizing and tempting dessert dishes. They are fabulously flavorful and rather easy to make, provided you have an international grocery store in the local vicinity to purchase Mexican staples from. None of these recipes list substitutes for the Mexican staples called for, so if you are unable to get the ingredients from the international aisle at the local grocer, then you may try and substitute with what you have available; however, doing so may alter the finished product and flavor, so try and get the ingredients listed if possible. Several of these Mexican dessert recipes will go over well during the hot summer months that are rapidly approaching. They are a favorite around our household every time the weather starts to get warm. I think readers will enjoy the many opportunities presented in this recipe book, and as always, I would appreciate hearing which ones you liked best, as well as what you would like to see in the future. Bon Appetit, Ann Sullivan