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Gather in sisterhood in Costa Rica ~ February 2021

“We’ll walk the paths where the old ones walked And we’ll dance the dances they taught us and we’ll sing the songs the old ones sang for the magic now has caught us” woman of the earth by spiral dance

Have you experienced the magic of the ancient ways? Of connecting with the elements and spirits of the land? Have you sat in circle with your sisters and sang the songs that have been recorded into each of our cells? Have you been witnessed by your sisters in your dance of wildness, liberation and ecstasy?

A “new” way of being together in sisterhood requires a remembrance of the ways we have been before. A devotional, mindful way of living in harmony and connection with the earth and her elements as sacred vessels and bridges between heaven and earth.

Inviting you to experience nature and reconnect to her magic… To reconnect to the magic that lives within you and the power of women gathering. We ARE gathering at the Farm of Life in Costa Rica for 8 magical days of Remembrance, Reclamation & Celebration.

February 17th – 24th 2021
Awaken & Restore: Women’s Self Care & Self Discovery Retreat

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Sweet N Spicy Rosemary Nuts

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No need to buy any more store bough sweet nut medleys or trail mix. Once you try this sweet and spicy combo you will be hooked and this will become a kitchen staple. Guests on retreat at Farm of Life absolutely loved taking this snack on waterfall hikes! Everything homemade, truly is better! This is a great way to enjoy healthy fats found in nuts and seeds as well as coconut oil! No need to follow the recipe exactly, just use the nuts and seeds you have in your pantry!

Makes 16 snack size servings

Ingredients:

2 cups peanuts

1.5 cup mixed nuts of choice (pecans, walnuts, whole almonds, cashews)

sweet and spicy coating

1/3 cup virgin coconut oil (optional)

1/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins

5 sprigs fresh rosemary or approximately 3 tbsp, finely chopped

1 tsp cayenne or more if you like it spicy!

1 tsp Himalayan pink salt

1.5 tsp pepper

1/4 cup honey, agave, maple syrup or sweetener of choice

Method:

In a pan, dry roast (no oil) all nuts on medium heat for 3- 5 minutes, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon to avoid burning.

Place nuts aside in a bowl.

Return pan to heat, and add coconut oil. Once melted, stir in rosemary, cranberries, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper. Turn off heat and add in honey. If not using oil, simply mix above ingredients into the bowl with the nuts.

Add pan mixture into the nut bowl and mix until well combined.

Place nuts on a lined baking sheet and place in the fridge for 2 hours. Store in a glass container in the fridge.

Enjoy as a nutrient dense power snack, topped on salad or a creamy savoury soup, or even with breakfast on your morning oats….

Goin’ Seasonal: Week 3

Raw Cacao Superfood Truffles

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These little divine bites are my “go to” recipe. They are perfect size for dessert, or an afternoon energy boost. They are sweetened with dates and contain the benefits of raw cacao. High quality chocolate, in its pure, natural state, is actually good for you! Let’s celebrate. Cacao is one of the worlds most antioxidant-rich superfoods, is high in magnesium (an important mineral for calcium absorption, especially for women) and offers a variety of benefits for cardio vascular health. Cacao is also rich in tryptophan and has the ability to open the heart and spirit, therefore acting as a mood elevator. If you had to, you could replace the raw cacao with cocoa (the roasted version of the bean).

Ingredients

1 cup raw cacao

2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

20 pitted dates

1/3 cup water

1/3 unrefined, extra virgin coconut oil1/4 chopped almonds, walnuts or nuts of choice

Dash of vanilla

Pinch of cinnamon

Pinch of sea salt

For rolling truffles

Shredded coconut, hemp hearts or chia seeds

Topping

Almonds, goji berries

Method

Soak dates in 1 cup of warm water for at least 10 minutes.

While dates are soaking, in the food processor mix 1 cup of coconut with coconut oil. Add cacao, water, nuts, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Drain water from dates (save water) and add dates into the food processors. If the mixture is too dry, add some of the date water.

Mix until well combined. Mould into balls and roll in either shredded coconut, hemp hearts, or chia seeds. Top with almond or goji berry.

Place in fridge to set for 30 minutes before serving.

Makes 12-15 balls

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