Ingredients

2¼ cups full-fat coconut milk

2½ teaspoons unflavored gelatin powder

½ cup maple syrup

zest of 1 lemon

½ teaspoon ground cardamom

1 teaspoon alcohol-free, gluten-free pure vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon sea salt

½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries

Directions

Step 1: Place ¼ cup of the coconut milk in a medium heatproof bowl. Sprinkle the gelatin over it and set it aside to bloom for 5 minutes.

Step 2: Heat the remaining 2 cups coconut milk with the maple syrup, lemon zest, cardamom, vanilla, and sea salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat for five minutes. Whisk the softened gelatin into the saucepan and continue whisking until all of it is dissolved.

Step 3: Allow the mixture to chill for 15 to 20 minutes. Place 3 to 4 raspberries in each ice pop mold, then fill with the liquid. Place the pops in the freezer to set for a minimum of 4 hours.

Ingredients:

– 2 dozen free-range chicken wings (or mini drum sticks)

– 2 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil

Spice Blend Ingredients:

– 1 teaspoon onion powder

– 1 teaspoon garlic powder

– 1-2 teaspoons ancho or chipotle Chile powder (less for most kids)

– 2 tablespoons smoked paprika

– optional- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

– optional- 1/2-1 teaspoon sea salt

– optional- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Sauce Options: Try serving chicken wings with zesty aioli sauce, or homemade ranch dressing

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Blend spices together in small mixing bowl.

3. Place chicken wings in large mixing bowl and toss with spice blend. Be sure to cover all pieces with a light coat of the spice blend.

4. Place chicken in baking dish and bake for approximately 30 minutes.

5. Serve hot.

Ingredients:

• ½ pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 3 tablespoons wheat-free tamari or soy sauce
• ½ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, plus a few tablespoons extra
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 2 cups small broccoli florets
• 1 cup corn
• ½ cup sliced water chestnuts, sliced
• ½ cup shredded carrots
• ½ cup bean sprouts
• ½ cup mushrooms, quartered
• 3 scallions, sliced diagonally
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 2 cups cooked brown rice

   

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, mix the chicken strips, garlic, ginger, jalapeno, and 1 tablespoon of the soy sauce. Set aside.

2. In a small container, combine the remaining soy sauce, chicken broth, corn starch, and sesame oil. Place lid on container, and shake well. Set aside.

3. In a large sauté pan or wok, heat the coconut oil over high heat....

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Bottom line, when we find important keys to lasting change it’s a treasure to be able to share those…

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So this week we wanted to feature an excerpt from the bestselling book Atomic Habits by James Clear, as it is one of the best texts on how to transform our lives one simple step at a time. It’s been transformative for us and we know it can be for you as well.

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Ingredients:

Coconut Creme

• 1½ cups water or coconut water
• 1/3 cup raw sweetener of choice
• 6 cups young Thai coconut flesh
• 1 tsp sea salt

Toppings

• 1 cup diced pineapple
• 1 cup diced papaya
• 1 cup blueberries
• juice of 1 lime (optional)

• In a blender, combine all coconut crème ingredients, loading in liquids first.
• Blend on high speed for 30 to 40 seconds or until well-combined, rich, and creamy. Some coconuts are naturally thicker than others. You may need to add more moisture to thin out the mix to a creamy texture by adding 2 Tbsp of water at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
• Chill the crème until ready to enjoy.
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We have the power to determine how these emotions impact us.  

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Ingredients:

Salad

• 3 small golden beets
• 3 small red beets
• 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
• cup sugar snap peas, strings removed and thinly sliced
• 2 Persian cucumbers, diced into bite-sized chunks
• 2 spring onions, green and white part, thinly sliced
• cup fresh mint leaves
• cup fresh dill sprigs
• 3 ounces baby arugula
• 3 ounces gem lettuce, or any other preferred lettuce
• 4 ounces sheep’s milk feta cheese, crumbled

“Breadcrumbs”

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil or ghee
• 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and microplaned
• 2 tablespoons almond flour
• 1 tablespoon flax meal
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon Himalayan salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest

Dressing

• 1 garlic clove, peeled and microplaned
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon Himalayan salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Method

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You’ve probably heard the word “resilience” pop up more often recently—and for good reason. With so much uncertainty and change in the world around us during the past couple of years, many people—young and old— have been struggling with high-stress levels.

So, what is it that makes some people seem relatively calm and collected when faced with adversity, while others become completely overwhelmed?

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We checked in with Tana Amen, whose newest book The Relentless Courage of a Scared Child is filled with insights on how to cultivate resilience. Here are a few highlights…

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INGREDIENTS: 

• 1 Cup uncooked buckwheat, rinsed 
• 2 Cups homemade almond milk
• 1 Teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 4 Dates, pitted and finely chopped 

TOPPINGS: 

• 2 Tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut 
• 2 Tablespoons dried currants 
• 2 Tablespoons walnuts, crushed
• Ground Cinnamon

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the buckwheat and 2 cups water and cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
2. In a large saucepan, bring the milk to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the cooked buckwheat, cinnamon, and dates. Cook for 10-15 minutes, until the milk has somewhat reduced and the mixture has thickened.
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We’ve all experienced such a prolonged season of increased isolation over the past two years, so it’s a very inviting invitation to focus outward and deepen the relationships in our lives. 

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