“It always seems impossible until it is done.” ~ Nelson Mandela … yesss, it does … waiting for Covid19 to be done, but trying to be productive in the midst of it… not always easy, but also not impossible, I guess. This little Matcha Squeeze has been helping lately & it also works wonders [...]
“Storms make trees take deeper roots.” ~ Dolly Parton… I guess all our roots are getting quite strong this year! Speaking of Dolly Parton … have you already watched the documentary about this powerful, talented & iconic singer, songwriter, actress, business woman & humanitarian, called “Dolly Parton: Here I am? If not, you absolutely should!Anyhow, [...]
"Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light." ~ Theodore Roethke … I am working hard on keeping mine going these days - it seems to be flickering a lot ... but … have you ever enjoyed “Bubble Tea”? Originally created in Taiwan, it can definitely keep your light going :) We could [...]
"Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat." ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder … agreed! Currently locked up, I’m trying to find ways to bring in just that! I think I found it all in this delicious and healthy treat … Is there such a thing as a perfect snack? If [...]
“If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” ~ Steve Jobs … that’s what I tell myself every time I mess around with yet another version of hot chocolate … Well, if you haven’t noticed, I looove Hot Chocolate & I always find new ways to enjoy it ; ) I also [...]
“You cannot turn the wind, so turn your sail.” ~ Swahili Proverb … yep, that’s right & while you are steering that boat in the right direction, try one of these refreshing refreshers … Light, nutritious & delicious. Try it with mango, pineapple or grapefruit juice! This thirst quenching and healing concoction will surely [...]
“I drink to make other people more interesting” … Ernest Hemingway … wow, now that’s a statement … Our good friend from Bellingham came up with this awesome spiked version of our delicious Ruby Cocoa! She whips up this amazing cocktail in her blender to make it real smooth and frothy & to stay [...]
“You are always one decision away from a totally different life” - Mark Batterson … or from a totally different drink! One day I just felt like a hot chocolate and here’s what happened: a superfood hot chocolate ... This is a great beverage for those cool, rainy & drowsy days of autumn. The [...]
“When Life is Sweet, Say Thank You and Celebrate. When Life is Bitter, Say Thank you and Grow” - Shauna Niequist … the sweetness of ice cream pairs wonderfully well with the bitter and umami of matcha … that way you celebrate & grow healthy at the same time ; ) This recipe is [...]
“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” - Hippocrates … that’s why this dessert combines chia seeds, turmeric, coconut, orange & cardamom … delicious & nutritious in one go ... Chia seeds were an important food and medicinal plant for Mayan and Aztec Cultures. The seeds were ground to make a [...]