What’s in Your Cup? Peppermint Holy Basil Chocolate Tea Recipe for Relaxation and Warmth It is crisp here in PNW. I need, yes, need something warm in my cup. This is easy to make with a few ingredients. TO MAKE: 2 teaspoon Peppermint leaf 1 teaspoon Holy Basil (Tulsi) Pour 1.5 cups boiling water. Let…
Two times per year, 1st weekend in October and April our church has an online international general conference for all to view. It is an uplifting broadcast of testimonies of Jesus Christ, hope, and love of God. I have tried to make this a time the children enjoyed while they were growing…
It’s that beautiful time of year when nature brings forth creative surprises for us to see and enJOY! Something new every day to delight us! The spring equinox is a new beginning, a new year. Will you join me in the amazing restart, with more energy and zest than the deep winter one? Three…
Autumn brings coziness, warm drinks, and some extra reading time. As an advocate of lifelong learning, I always have a few books going at the same time. This may be due to some ADD tendencies, but I love variety amongst a routine. For many years I did not read fiction, thinking it was a waste…
Hot Chocolate Chai This is my favorite fall and winter beverage…treat. It is full of fabulous anti-inflammatories, antioxidants, antidepression, flavonoid, antibacterial, immune-stimulating properties, and more. Besides, it tastes so good and will warm you up on those chilly days! Chocolate Chai Mix 1 ½ cups cocoa powder, unsweetened ½ cup turmeric powder ¼ cup…
We are in the process of remodeling our home. This experience has given me the opportunity to realize that I am remodeling my life! The first of the year we started planning our remodel, but I had no idea how it would change me. We had a dream of ideas, defined and created plans, had…
I love to cook healthy, delicious foods. Good food has the ability to enliven the “soul”. Seasonal foods and good recipes with variations are important to me. Who wants to be bored? Whole Grain Sourdough Pancakes and Fritters ~Master Recipe~ Makes 12 This recipe is for both pancakes and fritters. You can choose what…
Happy May Day!!! My favorite day of the year!!! Over the past few weeks, I have felt hope…the opportunity to leap wholeheartedly into the spark, lightness, and joy of Spring! Maybe I had forgotten the intensity of Spring’s beauty or had I been lulled to rest in the winter? The bursting forth…birds chirping, vibrant greens…