What does a ‘toothpick’ of essential oil mean?
Since some essential oils are very potent, it doesn’t take much in comparison to the actual ingredient to flavor your food. As a general rule of thumb with these oils, start with a toothpick dipped in the oil then stir it into the mixture, adding more of the oil to taste as it is needed.
Remember, you can always add more in, but you can’t take it out once it’s in!
Not sure where to get food grade essential oils that are safe to eat?
It is true that not all essential oils are created equal, and some companies dilute their oils by adding fillers (a.k.a adulterants that may not be good for you) to their essential oils in the interest of saving themselves money. Do yourself a favor and spend a little more for your essential oils so you will actually reap all the benefits they have to offer.
Please contact me privately to find out where I get mine!
| Ingredient | Essential Oil | Conversion |
|---|---|---|
| Basil | 1 toothpick | 1 tsp dried basil |
| or 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil | ||
| Black Pepper | 1 drop | 1 tbsp ground black pepper |
| Cardamom | 1 drop | 1 tbsp ground cardamom |
| Chamomile | 1 toothpick | 1 tbsp dried chamomile |
| or 1 tsp fresh chamomile | ||
| Cilantro | 1 toothpick | 1 tsp dried cilantro |
| or 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped | ||
| Cinnamon | 1 drop | 1 tbsp ground cinnamon |
| Clove | 1 drop | 1 tbsp ground clove |
| Coriander | 1 drop | 1 tbsp ground coriander |
| Fennel | 1 drop | 1 tbsp chopped fresh fennel root |
| Ginger | 1 drop | 1 tbsp dried ginger |
| or 1 tsp chopped fresh ginger root | ||
| Grapefruit | 1 drop | 1 tsp grapefruit zest |
| Green Mandarin | 1 drop | 1 tsp green mandarin zest |
| Lavender | 1 toothpick | 1 tsp dried lavender |
| or 1 tbsp fresh lavender, chopped | ||
| Lemon | 1 drop | 1 tsp lemon zest |
| Lemongrass | 1 drop | 1 tsp chopped fresh lemongrass |
| Lime | 1 drop | 1 tsp lime zest |
| Marjoram | 1 toothpick | 1 tsp dried marjoram |
| or 1 tbsp chopped fresh marjoram | ||
| Orange | 1 drop | 1 tsp orange zest |
| Oregano | 1 toothpick | 1 tsp dried oregano |
| or 1 tbsp fresh chopped oregano | ||
| Peppermint | 1 drop | 1 tsp dried mint leaves |
| or 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves | ||
| Pink Pepper | 1 drop | 1 tbsp ground pink pepper |
| Rosemary | 1 toothpick | 1 tsp dried rosemary |
| or 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary | ||
| Sage | 1 toothpick | 1 tsp dried sage |
| or 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage | ||
| Spearmint | 1 drop | 1 tsp dried mint leaves |
| or 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves | ||
| Tangerine | 1 drop | 1 tsp tangerine zest |
| Thyme | 1 toothpick | 1 tsp dried thyme |
| or 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme | ||
| Tumeric | 1 drop | 1 tbsp ground turmeric |
| or 1 tsp chopped turmeric root |