Tag: Recipe
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BE STILL OXYMEL DIY
Lately I’ve been struggling a bit with calming my mind and turning off the inner chatter. I’ve been pretty introspective for a long while so maybe that has a lot to do with it. I’m working on maintaining focus and how to be still. I made this oxymel to help me out. If you’re unsure…
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HOW TO STRAIN INFUSED FIRE CIDER
A few weeks back I showed you how to prepare and start the infusion process in making fire cider. You can read that post here if you’re interested. This post is the continuation of that and I’ll show you how to strain infused fire cider. There are two main pieces of equipment you’ll need. This…
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CRANBERRY CROCKPOT POTPOURRI DIY
One of my favorite things about the holidays is the aroma of it all. I adore the smell of Christmas trees, cinnamon and freshly baked cookies. I look forward to the way the outside smells when it gets really cold, almost like a fresh and refreshing scent. To make things extra holiday-ey, I like to…
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LETTING GO TEA BLEND
It’s almost a new year. For me, that means new opportunities, new beginnings and new thought processes. Making room for new things to come into my life means letting go of things that no longer work for me. And it’s bittersweet to let things go. It isn’t always easy, but it is necessary. This year…
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DANDELION MOCHA
I’ve been on a big anti-inflammatory journey. This dandelion mocha is part of it. I’ve always been very careful about the food I consume but until recently, I’ve never thought about inflammation. I was diagnosed with a rare migraine disorder that causes constant inflammation, continuous headaches and migraines on the right side of my head.…
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FIRE CIDER
Ahh, fire cider. A staple for the fall and winter season. I’m going to show you how I make this traditional remedy. Follow along! I take a spoonful of the cider daily. It helps me protect my immune system when it’s most vulnerable during the cold and flu season. WHAT IS FIRE CIDER? Fire cider…
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ECHINACEA SPICED CRANBERRY SPREAD
I’ve been busy preparing my immune system and nervous system for winter. Whenever I can I throw in herbs that will give me the support I’ll need, and this recipe is one of them. I simmered the cranberries long enough to soften up and mash into a spread. Then I infused echinacea and other spices…
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PUMPKIN POPTARTS
Oh, hey, it’s Halloween! When we first opened the coffee & tea shop we partnered with a local bakery and offered many of their yummy baked goods. One of my absolute favorite things from them were their freshly made poptarts. Ugh, they were so good! I actually think about them often. These pumpkin poptarts are…
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CHOCOLATE COVERED APPLE POPS
The other day I saw caramel apples while I was walking through the grocery store and I was so tempted to buy them. It immediately inspired me to make my own, but that somehow turned into chocolate covered apple pops. And I say you have to embrace the inspiration whenever it finds you. I started…
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CUTE HALLOWEEN POPCORN
I made Halloween popcorn! I added some cute edible Halloween decorations onto home-popped popcorn and it all made my day so much brighter! Like I always say, it’s the little details that matter. It’s pretty obvious that my priority was flavor and cuteness with this recipe. There’s no anti-inflammatory properties or real nutritional value with…
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MUMMY JALAPEÑO POPPERS
Look how cute these mummy jalapeño poppers are! They are a perfect Halloween snack and are super easy to make. These are one of my favorite recipes in these Halloween series I’ve been doing all month long. To start out, slice jalapeños in half lengthwise and remove the ribs and seeds. Combine cream cheese and…
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WITCH FINGER COOKIES
A week and a half until Halloween! It’s crazy to me that this year is almost over. I just can’t believe it. This year has been a whirlwind for me. Writing these recipes has been a huge foundation for me throughout these last couple of months, and it’s given me a lot of purpose. So,…
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FALL APPLE DUMPLINGS
This cozy recipe is a take on an old-fashioned apple dumpling. The warmness and coziness they bring make them perfect for fall, so I call them fall apple dumplings. If you’ve been around here for a while, you’ll start to see that I have a slight apple obsession. Shamelessly, here’s another apple recipe 🙂 I…
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PUMPKIN SPICE WAFFLES
There’s something about a crisp fall morning that makes it feel like waffle season. I love a savory breakfast, but a warm and hearty waffle in the mornings is extra special. Like these pumpkin spice waffles. I took a traditional waffle recipe and added pumpkin puree and cinnamon and nutmeg. These flavors gave the waffles…
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CINNAMON ANISE COOKIES
Is it too soon to start thinking about Christmas? I’m torn. I love Christmas. But I also love Halloween. It seems like Halloween gets interrupted every year by early bird Christmas marketing, and I like my Halloween season to be long. Solution, combine Christmas elements in the weeks leading to Halloween. Like these cinnamon anise…
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BROWNIE DIRT PUDDING CUPS
I’m having a lot of fun making these Halloween recipes. And also, what an awesome time of the year! I’ve been going through quite a bit in my personal life so making light-hearted and fun recipes are really lightening up my mood and inspiring me to keep going. Like these brownie dirt pudding cups. They…
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MINI CARAMEL CHEESECAKES
It’s an understatement when I say that I’ve really been looking forward to these mini caramel cheesecakes. I usually get excited about a recipe I make the day before when I prep, but this one. This one got me really excited. I love cheesecake! Like, a lot. Although making them gives me a tinge of…
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BLOODY PANCAKES
Three more weeks until Halloween! The rest of my posts this month will be Halloween related and I’m super excited about it! Today I’m sharing these bloody pancakes, which are very beginner friendly and the blood detail adds such a cute detail. I can’t handle it! I’m going to split this recipe into two parts.…
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STRAWBERRY GHOSTS
If you’re looking for a super chill and instantly gratifying thing to do today, you’ve found it. These strawberry ghosts are so dang cute and I enjoyed making them way more than I expected. They’re so easy to make and are kid-friendly. They’re perfect for a Halloween party. The first step is to melt white…
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PUMPKIN SPICE + ICE CREAM FLOAT
If you’re a root beer float fan, I’ve got a step up for pumpkin lovers. I made what I like to call pumpkin spice cream and poured it over vanilla bean ice cream to make these delicious pumpkin spice floats. They are ridiculously good. Absolutely ridiculous. I used canned pumpkin puree combined with brown sugar,…