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LAUNDRY DAY WASHOUT
Itʼs a gloriously sunny Vilcabamba day in the middle of a long and rainy Spring, perfect for making the trek by horseback down the mountain
BEES GETTING BUSY
Stories for Melodia by Deborah Medley My brother-in-law Jaime walked into the cottage one sunny, warm afternoon carrying a large bowlful of honeycomb freshly excavated
A DAY OF MOUNTAIN MISCHIEF
I was married to a mischievous man, and I am naive by nature. It was in the early days of our marriage when we were
THE END OF AN ERA
THE HOUSE OF MY FATHER
As the world collectively closes it’s year and welcomes in the new, I can get a bit sentimental. To add to this feeling, just a couple days ago I too completed my personal solar return. It seems that transitions are ripe in this moment. With this comes a mixed bag of letting go and making way for new adventures. I would like to share with you an experience which truly exemplifies this idea.
3 WAYS TO STAY IN YOUR HAPPY PLACE DURING THE CRAZE OF THE HOLIDAYS
Boy, the holidays sure do give me a strong case of the “feels.” With all the hectic energy of folks getting in their last minute shopping, extra traffic and the overall energy of the year-end quickening, it’s no wonder I notice a sense of overwhelm creeping in. So while it’s tempting to join the ‘gloomy-thoughts’ bandwagon, I chose instead to exercise some willpower and stay put in my happy place.
THREE GEMS WINTER SALAD
I notice that I get to be extra creative & inspired to eat my raw greens during the winter months. I hope you find this
Zero Degrees Latitude
detox-RETOX
recipes from the blog
GREEN CREAM DREAM SMOOTHIE
Inspired by my favorite Cafe Gratitude smoothy called “I Am Alert,” I decided to try my hand at replicating this creamy drink at home. Ingredients:
Keto Kookies
I grew up a product of the 80’s, an era when calorie-free and fat-free foods became confused as healthy. I have become savvy to the
PALEO “PARTY” PORRIDGE
As the mornings start to get a bit more chilly, I find myself craving a warm cozy breakfast as opposed to my usual blended protein
Sweet Potato Pie
Healthy Dessert I’m not gonna lie… I LOVE PIE. BUT… Life is too short to feel guilt from what one eats, so I love to
Raw Nog
Raw Nog easy as 1-2-3 Try this delicious, raw, and healthy version of our featured holiday Egg Nog “inspired’ drink. Ingredients 3 cups Raw Almonds,
SENSUOUS HOMEMADE CHAI
Ariel’s Magical Chai I have always been enchanted by the rich aroma and exotic flavors in homemade chai. I find that a truly good recipe
MACA-CHOCA-MATE-LATTE
MY INFAMOUS HOT & SPICY APHRODISIAC ELIXIR Easy, yummy, and strong~ just the way I like ‘em! 😉 Brew YERBA MATE tea, 2 cups Heat
SPARKLING TURMERIC TONIC
During the midday heat of a week-long dance festival, my dear friend Jo offered me a sip of her day-glow orange elixir. Not only was
DESSERT FOR BREAKFAST? ABSOLUTELY!
Chia Seed Breakfast Starring: Cha-cha-cha-Chia! Not to date myself, but I recall my introduction to Chia seeds actually came from the catchy Chia Pet jingle