Black Bean Soup with Sweet Potatoes

• 1 cup dried black beans, soaked overnight
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 6 cups water
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2-3 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• Salt to taste

Sauce

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 2 large cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Orange Salad

• 3-4 oranges, peeled and sliced
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• Fresh mint, basil or fennel, chopped

Let sit at room temperature for two hours to allow juices to mingle.

Essential Oil Play Dough

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3/4 cup salt
• 3 tablespoons cream of tartar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Food Coloring: 10 drops or more in each divided dough
• Essential Oils: Lavender, sweet orange

Jam Milk

• 1 cup milk or dairy-free drink
• 1 tablespoon jam

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