# data[].attributes.body
Sandy  Bachmann. I think it’s finished. Maybe more on top corner.

# data[].attributes.body
Collage

# data[].attributes.body
prehistoric shelter

# data[].attributes.body
Not glued yet.  Waiting for the acrylic pour to dry.

# data[].attributes.body
my findings...

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Though they're native to tropical climates, you can see them for yourself at a few locations throughout the U.S.

When I first saw images of rainbow eucalyptus trees ( Eucalyptus deglupta), I figured they couldn't possibly be legit. With multicolored bark that looks like it's been decorated with a giant paintbrush, they seem like something imagined in a Dr. Seuss book. But they do naturally grow and are native to tropical regions like the Philippines, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. And if you're lucky enough to live in the southernmost parts of the U.S., there are a few places you can see them without needing a passport.

Rainbow eucalyptus is an evergreen tree that has spear-shape, silvery-green leaves, and clusters of tiny white flowers. The most stunning feature is the trunk, which grows rainbow bark in shades of green, blue, orange, red, and purple. As it grows, the bark is constantly peeling off in strips to reveal new colors and patterns, evolving its beauty all the time.

Rainbow trees need a hot environment with plenty of rain in order to grow, so you can only find them in certain parts of the United States. San Diego, California, is becoming a destination for the trees-you can see them at Balboa Park, along Sports Arena Boulevard, at the San Diego Zoo, and in parts of Mission Bay. Thanks to heavy rains in the last few years, the trees have produced particularly gorgeous bark so far in 2020.

You can also hop on a plane and head to Hawaii to see clusters of rainbow eucalyptus. There's a popular grove of trees in Maui along the Hana Highway, and you can also spot them at Ke'anae Arboretum. On Kauai, you can stroll along the Princeville walking path to see groups of the trees, or head to Oahu and stop at the Wahiawa Botanical Garden or Honolulu Zoo.

Depending on where you live, it may also be possible to grow your own rainbow eucalyptus tree. They're hardy in Zones 9-11, which includes parts of southern California, Texas, Florida, and Hawaii. Rainbow trees grow best in full sun with consistently moist soil (they can tolerate short periods of drought, but it's best to keep them well-watered). You can also grow the trees in containers in Zones 4-11 if you bring them indoors before the first frost.

In their native environment, rainbow eucalyptus trees can reach over 200 feet tall, though they'll stay around 100 feet in the U.S. (they won't grow quite as tall outside their native tropical forest habitat), and you can keep them even shorter by pruning regularly. These trees grow fast, and it's not uncommon for them to shoot up by five feet in a single season, so they can reach towering heights in almost no time. Just be sure to check restrictions for your local area before planting-right now, the University of Florida's Assessment of Non-Native Plants advises against planting them because they have the potential to be invasive.

Though pictures of these trees are stunning, they don't quite capture the awe of seeing them in person. A real rainbow eucalyptus can stop you in your tracks, so if you have the chance to travel to see them, it's well worth the journey.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Rainbow Eucalyptus Trees Look Spray-Painted (But They're Real!)

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Though they're native to tropical climates, you can see them for yourself at a few locations throughout the U.S. When I first saw images of rainbow eucalyptus trees ( Eucalyptus deglupta), I figured they couldn't possibly be legit. With multicolored bark that looks like it's been decorated with a giant paintbrush, they seem like something imagined in a Dr. Seuss book.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
FAEA Summer workshop  Five Senses AGENDA

# data[].attributes.headline
Take A 360 Virtual Tour  of the Frost Art Museum

# data[].attributes.subject
Take A 360 Virtual Tour  of the Frost Art Museum

# data[].attributes.body
https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=4U91wxGGnmn

# data[].attributes.headline
What's your intention? How can you be successful today?

# data[].attributes.subject
What's your intention? How can you be successful today?

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
What’s your intention and how can you be successful today?

# data[].attributes.headline
Ready for some Inspirational Relaxation Music?

# data[].attributes.subject
Ready for some Inspirational Relaxation Music?

# data[].attributes.body
Listen in to some music to get you relaxed and inspired to create!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Music for Imagination & Creativity | Instrumental Music 432hz for Positive thinking Inner Balance

# data[].attributes.headline
Want a refreshing smoothie everyday but don't have the time to make one everyday?

# data[].attributes.subject
Want a refreshing smoothie everyday but don't have the time to make one everyday?

# data[].attributes.body
This super short video will show you an easy way to have a smoothie ready to go in two minutes every day (Yes, I actually timed it:) Smoothies are a great way to power pack you body with mind and body nourishing nutrients. You can do this prep with any of your favorite smoothie fruits and veggies! Enjoy!

# data[].attributes.headline
Use your nose to get in the right state of mind

# data[].attributes.subject
Use your nose to get in the right state of mind

# data[].attributes.body
Read along as my dear friend, Jennifer Pressimone, CEO of JennScents, shares with us the power of scent in altering our mind.  -Brandee Thunberg

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Essential Oils to Support Mental Health

Mental health imbalances affect hundreds of thousands of people in the United States, every day. Some people have trouble getting out of bed, some have debilitating fears that keep them from leaving the house or being in crowds, and others have eating disorders, sleep disturbances, depression and anxiety. Lifestyle experiences, environment, nutrition, social support and aromatherapy are key factors in daily well-being. Most people don't realize the power a scent can have on behavior, mood, responses and reactions.

Aromatherapy is a powerful tool at your fingertips that can help with any mental and cognitive issue. When you smell a particular scent or aroma, those scent molecules travel into the nose to certain processes and organs in the brain that trigger a response or reaction. It is that instant. Most scents provoke a happy memory or thought, but some can trigger an unhappy or traumatic event. This shows you the power of smell, or olfaction.

Scents can help you release the negative weight holding you down, so you can find positivity. It will help you work through your emotions of sadness and feeling defeated. Find strength, courage and resilience in moving forward. Love yourself and others. Let aromatherapy be your "Linus blanket" to finding comfort in who you are, being your true self and letting others get to know the real you.
"Mental health begins with the thoughts you have about yourself." - Jennifer Pressimone
How does smell help our mood?

Did you know that our sense of smell is the only sense we have that does not get processed via our spinal cord or gut. Simply smelling a scent actives numerous responses among our body systems to shift, alter, change, inspire, encourage, and affect your mood, behavior, responses and reactions. It can work on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual matters all at one time, simultaneously. Another cool fact is that each of our organs has an emotional counterpart, thus connecting the mind and body. For example, anger resides in the liver, grief in the lungs and fear in the kidneys. So, when you take a personal assessment of your own physical, mental and emotional issues, evaluate yourself as a whole. If you have chronic kidney and urinary issues, you might want to address your issues of fear ( frankincense, Boswellia carterii, is one of my favorite oils for any fears you have). If you have chronic knee and joint pain, you may want to address what is angering you about moving forward. Knowing these connections between the physical body, mind and emotions, can help create a wellness plan of action that is customized and precise.

Common Mental Health Imbalances

Common mental imbalances are anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), cognitive dysfunctions (dementia), addictions, dissociative disorders, bi-polar, panic attacks, and phobias. We have several contributors these days such as technology and EMF overload, poor nutrition, lack of movement and toxic overload from the environment. Taking time to eat at least one healthy meal a day, quiet time for yourself away from noise and technology so you can get a restful sleep, and a little movement each day can make a HUGE impact on your mental health quality.

Having a heavy load of responsibilities, past issues you are working through, grief, fear, anger, worry and everything else on the list, you need an outlet to release that stress. Do you have strategies adn coping skills in place to help you work through the emotions of sadness and feeling defeated? When you are sad and negative, that manifests a heaviness that weights you down. When you are weighted down, it takes a lot more energy and resources to pull you up. That is why when you are negative, and you attract more negative people and energy, it is harder to get out of that. It feels like it consumes you and you may never get out of that darkness. But you can. Positive happy essential oils such as citrus and camphor scents can help. Healthy, nutrient-rich foods, finding a hobby, hanging out with friends and getting massage can all help. When you get into a positive state, you are more free. You flow easily and it is easier to keep this going since you are not weighted down. That is the goal. That should be the picture on your wall or affirmation you read to yourself everyday. "I am happy. I am positive. I am light and free. I am."

Some of my favorite tools in addition to the above is creating a custom aromatherapy blend for yourself, staying hydrated (50% of your body weight in ounces of water per day), get to sleep by 10:30pm ( here's why), do some form of daily stress management coupled with movement like a walking, gardening or doing your hobby, and eat good stuff like nuts, yogurt, fruits and vegetables (not fried of course, lol).

5 Essential Oils to Support Mental Health

Some specific essential oils that can offer tremendous benefits - whether in a diffuser, mixed with bath salts for an aromatic bath, made into a room spray or body lotion - are:

1. Bergamot, Citrus bergamia - helpful to calm anxiety (especially when blood sugar goes awry), bouts of depression, a quick pick me up, uplifting mood, combat addictions and addictive behaviors, confusion, and a mood stabilizer (for those who fluctuate between crying and anger).

2. Cinnamon, Cinnamomum zylancium - this is a "hug in a bottle", boosting self-esteem and confidence, inspiring courage, safety, security and comfort, and combating confusion and jet lag.

3. Chamomile, Anthemis nobilis - known as the nurturer and caretaker, calming anger, rage, anxiety, mental chatter and hysteria, promoting a restful and nourishing sleep, combating an upset stomach (i.e., IBS) and brings peace to any situation.

4. Jasmine, Jasminum officinale - brings love, joy and emotional strength while combating anger, irritability, cold-heartedness, insomnia and feelings of guilt. A nice scent to restore a fatigued adrenal and pineal gland, as nourish the kidneys (where the emotion of fear resides).

5. Ylang Ylang, Canaga odorata - nourishes the heart, bringing acceptance to one's inner beauty, releasing anger and negativity to bring joy and love into the mind and heart. Helps one conquer panic attacks, OCD, bitterness, fear, guilt and PTSD.

Aromatherapy Applications

There are several ways you can put these scents to work for you.

You can add a few drops of one essential oil, or combination of essential oils into an ultrasonic diffuser, necklace diffuser or car diffuser.

Create a nice room, body or linen spray by adding 18-22 total drops of essential oil to 2 ounces of water or plant enzymes.

Add a few drops to your shampoo, conditioner, body wash and body lotion.

Combine 5-10 total drops of essential oils to a cup of Epsom Salt, mix well before adding to your running bath water. Sit back, relax and enjoy.

Add 10-15 total drops of essential oil to a .33 ounce roll-on, then fill with a carrier oil. This can be your "on-the-go" scent stick. Or add a couple drops to a Nasal Atomizer.

Mellow Mood Roll-on, 10ml

4 drops Cedar, Cedrus atlantica

3 drops Patchouli, Pogostemon cablin

2 drops May chang, Litsea cubeba

2 drops Myrrh, Commiphora myrrha

2 drops Ylang Ylang, Canaga odorata

10ml apricot oil

Combine essentials oils and carrier together. Roll the bottle between your hands to blend them together. Label. Use as needed to calm your mood and provoke contentment.

Invigorate My Spirit Aromatic Spray, 2oz.

6 drops Spearmint, Mentha spicata

6 drops Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus globulus

5 drops Lime, Citrus medica

5 drops Nutmeg, Myristica fragrans

1-ounce Melissa hydrosol, Melissa officinalis

1-ounce distilled water

Mix ingredients in a spray bottle. Shake well. Label. Use anytime you want to be invigorated, rejuvenated, moritvated and uplifted.

Support yourself and anyone in need of mental health help. Here are some references to point you in the right direction.

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/basics/what-is-mental-health

https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/learn/index.htm

Hotline Phone Numbers for Suicide Prevention, Veterans, Substance Abuse, Teenage hotline, crisis text hotline - https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/tools-resources/individuals/index.htm

Want to Learn More?

If you want to learn more about how to use phyto-aromatherapy and herbal remedies for anxiety, depression, stress and other mind-body needs, check out our Phyto-aromatherapy for Gastrointestinal Health and Phyto-aromatherapy for Mind-Body Health classes. We explore and expand on this conversation with knowledge, experience and evidenced-based studies, as well as share solutions, recipes and personal growth tips.

Disclaimers:

Information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prescribe. It is recommended that if serious health issues exist, you consult a licensed medical provider. JennScents does not assume liability or responsibility for the use and/or misuse of this information.

References: This blog contains excerpts from JennScents Aromaversity Certification Courses and the JennScents Holistic Aromatherapy Comprehensive Guide.

Article References: JennScents Holistic Comprehensive Guide, JennScents Aromaversity Classes, JennScents E-books and Reference Material

Author: Jennifer Pressimone, Entrepreneur, Formulator, Author
Jennifer Pressimone is an aromatherapy entrepreneur (an Aromapreneur™). She is the founder and President of JennScents®, Inc. and the JennScents Aromaversity®. She is the Vice-President and Regional Florida Director of Central Florida for the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy (NAHA). Jennifer has build, managed and maintained several health and wellness businesses over the last 20 years. She is an incredibly gifted essential oil formulator, aromatherapy educator, public speaker, herbalist, author and philanthropist. She leads with passion, experience and heart to inspire, empower and motivate others to not only follow their dreams, but crush it, realizing more than they ever imagined possible. Jennifer is a life coach and business mentor. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Central Florida, and has thousands of hours in continuing education in many health and wellness topics. Her specialties include mind-body health, gastrointestinal health and cognitive aromatherapy for humans and pets.

Disclaimers: Information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure or prescribe. It is recommended that if serious health issues exist, you consult a licensed medical provider. JennScents does not assume liability or responsibility for the use and/or misuse of this information.
Tags: aroma therapy, aromatherapist, Aromatherapy, aromatherapy benefits, aromatherapy bug spray, aromatherapy certification, aromatherapy certification programs, aromatherapy classes nyc, aromatherapy classes online, aromatherapy courses, aromatherapy courses online, aromatherapy definition, aromatherapy essential oil, aromatherapy for acne, aromatherapy for allergy, aromatherapy for anxiety, aromatherapy for bug bites, aromatherapy for cold, aromatherapy for cough, aromatherapy for dogs, aromatherapy for hair, aromatherapy for headache, aromatherapy for pancreas, aromatherapy for poison ivy, aromatherapy for sleep, aromatherapy for sunburn, aromatherapy for weight loss, aromatherapy history, aromatherapy massage, aromatherapy massage therapist, aromatherapy nurses, aromatherapy oils, aromatherapy online course certification, aromatherapy recipe, aromatherapy training, aromatherapy uses, benefits of essential oils, Botanical, candles, ce broker, certification, clinical aromatherapy, definition of essential oils, depression, diffuser, essential, essential oil bug spray, essential oil diode, essential oil for acne, essential oil for allergies, essential oil for bug bites, essential oil for cold, essential oil for cough, essential oil for dogs, essential oil for emf, essential oil for hair, essential oil for headache, essential oil for pancreas, essential oil for poison ivy, essential oil for sleep, essential oil for sunburn, essential oil for weight loss, essential oil guide, essential oil recipe, Essential Oils, essential oils for anxiety, frankincense essential oil, Holistic Aromatherapy, Holistic Health, lavender essential oil, lemon essential oil, Mental Health, Mind/Body Health, mountain aromatherapy, mountain essential oil, naha, naha aromatherapy, national association holistic aromatherapy, ncbtmb, necklace, nut free carrier, nut free essential oil, oils, online aromatherapy certification, patchouli essential oil, peppermint essential oil, professional aromatherapy, pure aromatherapy, pure essential oils, rose essential oil, rosemary essential oil, what are essential oils oregano essential oil, what is an essential oil, what is aromatherapy, what is essential oil

Back to Blog * Categorized in: Aromatherapy, Botanical, Essential Oils, Holistic Health, Mental & Emotional Health

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
5 Essential Oils to Support Mental Health - Recipes

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Essential Oils to Support Mental Health Mental health imbalances affect hundreds of thousands of people in the United States, every day. Some people have trouble getting out of bed, some have debilitating fears that keep them from leaving the house or being in crowds, and others have eating disorders, sleep disturbances, depression and anxiety.

# data[].attributes.body
Latonya Hicks, Clearwater

# data[].attributes.headline
Please take a moment at the end and fill out the survey! 

# data[].attributes.subject
Please take a moment at the end and fill out the survey! 

# data[].attributes.body
When we take a close look at the artists that created these monumental scaled works we may not realize the messages they share.

# data[].attributes.headline
Leonardo Drew (American (b. 1961)) Number 134D, 2012 wood, paint chips, acrylic and graphite on paper in Plexiglas box 37 3/4 x 37 3/4 x 21 1/2 in.

# data[].attributes.subject
Leonardo Drew (American (b. 1961)) Number 134D, 2012 wood, paint chips, acrylic and graphite on paper in Plexiglas box 37 3/4 x 37 3/4 x 21 1/2 in.

# data[].attributes.body
Genesis by Deredia @ FIU  Sculpture Park

# data[].attributes.body
Bronze Cast from Life

# data[].attributes.body
known for his tactile sculptures made from natural and “weathered” materials. Through a labor-intensive and purposeful process of aging, burning and oxidizing these materials, Drew forms sculptures that symbolically reference childhood memories and draw the viewer in to make sense of why, as Drew puts it, he “becomes the weather” that affects these materials. For Drew, decomposition and decay are a part of the process he uses to tell stories. In his works you can detect the grids that reference the housing project he grew up in, and the materials that remind us of the landfill that was nearby.

# data[].attributes.headline
Transformation: Deredia and Spheres of Meaning 

# data[].attributes.subject
Transformation: Deredia and Spheres of Meaning 

# data[].attributes.body
The roots of this Sycamore tree that grew fro many years in front of the Triunity Church in NYC saved many the terrible destruction caused by the 911 terrorist attacks.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
New-fiu-sculpture-g...New-fiu-sculpture-g...New-fiu-sculpture-g...

Ilan Averbuch, b. Israel 1953, lives and works in United States Journey's End, Corten® steel, steel, granite, 2016 Museum Purchase FIU 2016.18 The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, FIU Ilan Averbuch has had a long and successful art career exploring various media, including sculpture and drawing. He has created public art installations throughout the United States, Israel and Germany. He is well known for building monuments to both temporal and concrete memory. Many seem like ruins, marks from previous generations but with a playfulness that belies the austerity of contemplating the past. They are not specific, literal observations, but rather subtle implications demanding multiple readings. The artist once stated, "All my works are a dialogue between the intimate and the monumental. They are monumental, but with a question mark." The arrival on campus of Ilan Averbuch's monumental sculpture Journey's End was a cause for celebration at FIU. "Docked" in front of the Wertheim Preforming Arts Building in 1997, it was often referred to as the remnants of Noah's Ark. Its 40 feet of wood and metal partially imbedded in the earth read like a fragment of nautical history. After 24 years, the wood elements had disintegrated. In 2016 the artist resurrected Journey's End with stable materials appropriate for Florida weather.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
New-fiu-sculpture-g... New-fiu-sculpture-g... New-fiu-sculpture-g... Ilan Averbuch, b. Israel 1953, lives and works in United States Journey's End, Corten® steel, steel, granite, 2016 Museum Purchase FIU 2016.18 The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, FIU Ilan Averbuch has had a long and successful art career exploring various media, including sculpture and drawing.

# data[].attributes.body
When we take a close look at the artists that created these monumental scaled works we may not realize the messages they share.

# data[].attributes.headline
Part IV: Removing the Weaving from the Loom

# data[].attributes.subject
Part IV: Removing the Weaving from the Loom

# data[].attributes.headline
Part III: Weaving with Recycled Materials

# data[].attributes.subject
Part III: Weaving with Recycled Materials

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Part III Weaving with Recycled materials

# data[].attributes.body
This method can also be used with fabric (shirts, skirts etc.)

# data[].attributes.body
Part 1 Recycled Weaving

# data[].attributes.body
I mention an "inner resource" at the beginning, and this is a sort of safe space you create in your mind. Before you practice, think of a place, person, pet, or thing that makes you feel safe and loved - it can be something real or something totally imaginary. Bring it to life in your imagination with all of your senses. You'll be asked to do this during yoga nidra for a few reasons: 1. it helps develop this inner resource so you can call upon it at any time when you need some peace and comfort, 2. it reminds you that you have this resource available in case anything uncomfortable comes up for you during practice (then you can just go to your inner resource) and 3. you get to spend time there :)

For yoga nidra, you want to be as relaxed and comfy as possible. Think lying down in a nest of pillows and blankets - ultimate comfort. Do your best to limit outside distractions, although once you get used to "dropping in," you won't even notice outside noises after a while.

I hope your teachers find it relaxing! Let them know they don't need to worry about being perfectly still throughout the practice - it's better to let yourself adjust if you're uncomfortable than to fight it the entire time and miss out on relaxing. After you've practiced a few times, you'll know what you need to do to be comfortable enough to remain still the whole time (I still fidget occasionally!)

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Listen on Spotify: Invite the day in or usher it away with some soothing tunes.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Listen on Spotify: Enjoy our mindfully crafted playlist created to tease out of hibernation your inner and outer artist.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Leonardo Drew: Traveling & Making | Art21 "Extended Play"

# data[].attributes.headline
I used these on my salad and it was DE-lightful.

# data[].attributes.subject
I used these on my salad and it was DE-lightful.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Learning how to toast pine nuts is an essential skill you'll want in that cooking "tool box." Knowing how to toast pine nuts will elevate your recipes that include pine nuts and take the flavor to the next level! You'll learn three easy methods and what situations are best for each method!
Perfectly toasted pine nuts (aka pignoli) are a magical thing, aren't they? I don't get to experience their beauty and deliciousness as much as I'd like to since my kids have tree nut allergies, but it makes them that much more of a treat for me.

Let's be real - they're already a bit of a treat given their price tag, but oooooh are they worth it! Their presence can really elevate even the most simple dish, and their flavor cannot be replicated by any other ingredient. They're especially great on salads (they go SO well with arugula!) and sprinkled on top of a creamy pasta recipe. They're also fantastic on top of hummus, of course. I can't have hummus in the house either (sesame allergy for my little man), but I'm not even joking when I say that I dream of silky hummus topped with perfectly toasted pine nuts and a drizzle of the best olive oil I can find. Toasting your pine nuts will also give an unreal depth of flavor to your homemade pesto - try it!

Moral of this story that is beginning to verge on a pity-party? Eat all the pine nuts for me and send me photos of your delicious creations topped with perfectly toasted pine nuts, okay? On Instagram, tag me #rachelcooksblog so I can see them!

BUT in case you don't know how to toast pine nuts, I'm here to help. I'm going to cover three methods in this post and they're all super easy! More often than not, I'll use the stovetop method but any of these three methods work great. It also depends a little on how many you want to toast all at once - I'll cover that as I go through the methods.

PS: If this seems super basic and simple to some of you, that's great! You're probably already killing it in the kitchen. However, when I did my reader survey, there was quite a bit of interest in basic cooking tutorials like this one, so I'm going to sprinkle them in here and there. Also, I have a recipe coming up for an amazing pasta salad and you'll want perfectly toasted pine nuts in it, so I want to make sure you can nail that portion of the recipe!

Here we go!

How to Toast Pine Nuts: Three Ways

Method 1: How to Toast Pine Nuts on the Stove

This is my preferred method. After the microwave, it's the quickest and it's more reliable than the microwave. It is also possibly because I'm a control freak and this method gives you the most control and oversight of the process. On the flip side, it requires a little more hands-on time and monitoring. It works best for small - medium amounts of pine nuts (1/4 cup to 1 cup).

Place pine nuts in a dry (don't add oil) frying pan large enough to hold them in a single layer.

Turn heat to medium-low and cook until fragrant and golden brown, keeping them moving (stir frequently or constantly).

When they're golden brown, immediately transfer them to a plate to stop the cooking and prevent burning.

Method 2: How to Toast Pine Nuts in the Microwave

Yes, microwave! I often use the microwave to toast other types of nuts (well, I did before the nut allergies surfaced). For this method, make sure you have a microwave-safe plate! This method works best for small amounts of pine nuts (1/4 cup - 1/2 cup). You could probably manage up to a cup if you have a big enough plate and microwave, but you'll want to have them in a single layer when they go into the microwave.

Spread pine nuts in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on full power for 1 minute, stir, and then continue to microwave and stir in 30 second intervals until golden brown.

Make sure to keep an eye on them, especially towards the end, because they can burn quickly. The microwave tends to heat unevenly so some can be untoasted while others burn if you're not watching and stirring every 30 seconds.

Method 3: How to Toast Pine Nuts in the Oven

This is a great method if you want to toast a lot of pine nuts at once because you can spread them all out on a half sheet pan or a quarter sheet pan. You could do up to a couple cups of pine nuts. Similar to the microwave, you'll want to have the pine nuts in a single layer so make sure you choose a large enough pan if you're toasting a large quantity of pine nuts. If you're toasting more than 2 cups of pine nuts at once, I want to come over. This method also yields the most even toasting and color on all the pine nuts.

Preheat oven to 375ºF.

Spread pine nuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.

Bake for 5-10 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.

Immediately transfer to a plate to stop the hot pan from continuing to cook them.

Storage Notes:

Wondering how to store toasted pine nuts? It's similar to the recommendation as storage of untoasted pine nuts. Here is my suggestion: Cool completely before moving to an airtight container (you don't want any steam or condensation in the container or you'll have soggy pine nuts!). Store at room temperature if you plan to use them within a week. If you wish to store them longer, move them to the fridge to prevent them from becoming rancid. Preferably, you'll only toast what you're going to use in the next few days. I store my raw pine nuts in the freezer to extend the shelf life and prevent them from becoming rancid. They're too expensive to let them go rancid without using them!

Instructions

Stove Top Method:

1. Place pine nuts in a dry (don't add oil) frying pan large enough to hold them in a single layer.

2. Turn heat to medium-low and cook until fragrant and golden brown, keeping them moving (stir frequently or constantly).

3. When they're golden brown, immediately transfer them to a plate to stop the cooking and prevent burning.

Microwave Method:

1. Spread pine nuts in a single layer on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on full power for 1 minute, stir, and then continue to microwave and stir in 30 second intervals until golden brown.

2. Make sure to keep an eye on them, especially towards the end, because they can burn quickly. The microwave tends to heat unevenly so some can be untoasted while others burn if you're not watching and stirring every 30 seconds.

Oven Method:

1. Preheat oven to 375ºF.

2. Spread pine nuts in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.

3. Bake for 5-10 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.

4. Immediately transfer to a plate to stop the hot pan from continuing to cook them.

Notes

You can easily toast more pine nuts than 1/2 cup. If you toast more than 1 cup at a time, the oven method will work best.

RachelCooks.com sometimes provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as they are not calculated by a registered dietician. Please consult a medical professional for any specific nutrition, diet, or allergy advice.

Did you make this recipe?

Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Instagram

Verdict: I could eat these by the handful!
Husband's take: He loves hummus topped with lamb and pine nuts. And they MUST be toasted. That's me speaking, but he would feel the same if he did a side-by-side taste test.
Changes I would make: Eat more pine nuts.
Difficulty: Easy!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
How to Toast Pine Nuts - 3 Easy Methods! | with video

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Learning how to toast pine nuts is an essential skill you'll want in that cooking "tool box." Knowing how to toast pine nuts will elevate your recipes that include pine nuts and take the flavor to the next level! You'll learn three easy methods and what situations are best for each method!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern's recipe for sesame noodles comes straight from his travels in Southeast Asia. Soy sauce, rice vinegar, and peanut butter are only the beginning: Chef Zimmern encourages everyone to visit an Asian market for fresh Chinese egg noodles, Sichuan peppercorns, and toasted sesame paste (or you can go online).

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
In this class Megan teaches us to make loaded vegan hummus bowls that are packed with veggies and flavor. These bowls make for a super quick lunch or a fun and filling snack.