It’s Ghee-Licious!

Getting back into routines is always tricky. Even though these past few weeks have been hectic with moving back home to be closer to family, settling into a new environment, and readjusting my daily routine, I’m so ready to be back to some sort of schedule. Most importantly, I feel better in sync with myself when I’m eating well regularly. To help me adjust back to my usual diet I whipped up a batch of ghee.

Ghee is a staple in my cooking and SO RIDICULOUSLY easy to make. (not to mention cost efficient 😉 ).

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Ingredients

• 16 0z unsalted butter
• medium sauce pan
• wooden spoon
• wire mesh strainer
• jar for storage
  

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Directions: 

1. Dice the chilled 16 oz of unsalted butter into cubes about the size pictured to the right.
2. In a medium sauce pan, set the heat to medium
3. Allow the butter to melt completely into liquid
4. Keep stirring
5. Once liquified, bring heat to high. Butter should be bubbling consistently.
6. Allow to bubble for about 4 minutes.
7. Reduce heat to medium low and allow ghee to cook for 8 to 10 more minutes
8. Pour ghee through the wire mesh strainer into a jar.
9. Clean strainer of buttery film
10. Repeat step 8, until most of the buttery film is gone from ghee.

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Now, you have a delicious, generous jar of ghee for all your cooking and healing needs.

Remember to store at room temperature 🙂

#healthyself

Paralyzing Emotions

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Mentor/ Hierophant: The cat is a guide who is both cunning and wise. There are definite challenges ahead but be sure to use fundamental knowledge as a tool to overcome obstacles. Trust your innate wisdom when you draw the mentor. It may be tempting to just fall to status to avoid conflict; however, expressing your creative self will gain respect in your plans to move forward.

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Judgment: Feelings of intense guilt in some way or some form may be coming forth. Don’t take responsibility for someone elses’ projection of unhappiness. Don’t allow others to project guilt onto you for their feelings of inadequacy. Remain objective in your conflict and trust your gut, not your feelings of guilt. Remain slow in decision making. Keep avoiding those hasty decisions.

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Nine of Swords: Feelings of worry are also present. Without being consumed with fret take a look at what is triggering these bothering emotions. Why is this your reaction. What is the root? Don’t be haste when acting out this feeling. Instead reflect and ask yourself why you feel this way because of “x”. Don’t become so overwhelmed that you may become immobilized. Be logical. Trust that gut instinct of the mentor and acknowledge this internal nagging feeling.

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A lot of guilt, obstacles, and desire to just shut down because of times being tough. There is no good in falling suit alongside the nine of swords. You’ll only end up in a worse off situation than prior. Don’t allow yourself to spiral. Be logical, cunning, respectful and take action . Don’t worry about judgment from others and don’t be paralyzed by your overwhelming emotions. Take logical, realistic baby steps and handle yourself in order to #healthyself.

It Won’t Kale You Ice Cream

If you’re anything like me, as a Vegan, you get looks of disgust while you’re picking out bunches of kale from your not so vegan friends and family, (who were all raised on meat and potato diets). If I had a quarter for every time someone complains about the taste, texture, or look of Kale…I wouldn’t be a broke vegan, I’ll tell you that much. Maybe I’m just not networked with enough vegans.I’m not sure where the abhorrence towards kale comes from. It’s pretty amazing to consider those ruffles where naturally created. Earth’s very own textile.
My fiancé is pretty set against Kale…and Sweet Potatoes…and Pumpkins…pretty much, anything delicious and nutritious ;). Anyway, I got him to try this “It won’t Kale you Ice Cream” and even he was a fan!!!
So for all you who want the vitamins, but can’t stomach the taste, texture, or look of Kale, give this recipe a try for a night time indulging snack.

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Ingredients:
• 1 cup of Kale
• 1 Frozen Banana
• ½ Cup Pineapple tidbits
• ½ tsp of Vanilla Extract
• 1 Mint Sprig
• Semi-sweets for garnish (optional)

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Directions:
• In a food processor, blend all ingredients until the texture resembles soft serve. Serve immediately.
Easy, right? Delicious? I know!

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Don’t be dissuaded by the green color, it’s minty and not scary. So, eat your greens!

#healthyself