You can use them in your bath, and then reapply them after your bath or shower. Cooking With Essential Oils Cooking with essential oils is just like using dried herbs. One tablespoon of dried spice is equivalent to 2-3 drops of the same essential oil. Some essential oils have a high percentage of terpenes that give an undesirable flavor when mixed with certain foods, so it is best to dilute your essential oils in a tablespoon of olive oil. Add essential oils at the end of the cooking time for the most voluptuous flavour.
Essential oils can replace dried and fresh spices in recipes.
Turn an ordinary poundcake or box cake into a gourmet delight. Sprinkle a few drops of essential oil of lemon on the top of the cake and spread with a knife. Place almond slivers in a pan with a little butter, grill under broil to a golden color and sprinkle on top of the cake. This is a tasty cake without the calories of icing and with all the satisfying flavor of a special dessert. You can add some roasted wheat germ for extra crunchiness.