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Mellifera Pnoe, Bellingham, WA (2025)

06/30/2024

🐾🎉 One year ago today, my heart grew a little bigger and house a lot messier as I welcomed this pittie into my life. Happy Gotcha Day, sweet girl! 🐶💕 Adopting you was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Thank you for filling my days with chaos, love, joy, and endless cuddles. Here’s to many more years of tail wags, hide and seek, one acre chases, playtime, and unconditional love! Love you loads Mookie! 🌟🐾 💖🐾

04/21/2024

Ever eaten maple flowers before?
I live on the top of a fairly high hill in north Washington state, which is surrounded by a line of huge big leaf maples (Acer macrophyllum), each one hundreds of feet tall. They’re striking, old and gorgeous. They creak in the wind, and generally fantastic to have so close by as I observe it’s growth through the seasons. Bigleaf maple is one of my favorite plant allies... Providing shade in summer, mulch in fall when the leaves fall...if you tap it during winter you get the sap to turn it into maple syrup....and I love that these maple trees provide a home for the squirrels and eagles nearby.
Today I foraged a bunch aiming to make maple flower fritters with them and pickle some as well.....
They taste like a blend of nuts and honeysuckle and artichoke hearts.

Would you try it? Let me know!

Recipe to try below:

Maple flower fritters
Batter:
1 cup of flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
If making savory, I add in a pinch of salt and pepper, onion powder and garlic powder.
1 cup chopped green onions and 1/2 cup shredded carrots.
If making sweet omit vegetables and onion and garlic powder.
(enough ice cold water for mixture to resemble pancake batter)

Instructions
Whisk ingredients thoroughly to remove lumps.
Add 2-3 cups of rinsed bigleaf maple flowers.
Add vegetables (if making savory)
Stir lightly, coat flower mixture with batter
Remove flower mixture and add to hot pan holding one to two inches of vegetable oil
Fry until golden brown on each side, don’t crowd, and drain on absorbent paper
Remove from heat, and sprinkle more salt to taste and togarashi shichimi if you want them to have a kick.
Serve with soy sauce or hoisin sauce.
If making sweet, omit salt and togarashi and sprinkle with powdered sugar and cinnamon instead. Or serve drizzled with maply syrup like pancakes.

04/13/2024

Delve into the world of cedar leaves and craft your own aromatic loose incense for a deeply grounding and purifying experience. Discover the wonders of cedar and mindfulness tips for a harmonious incense ritual.
💫 Benefits of Cedar Leaves:
Purification: Cleanse your space and spirit with the purifying properties of cedar.
Grounding: Find stability and connection to the earth through the grounding essence of cedar.
Clarity: Enhance mental clarity and focus with the uplifting scent of cedar leaves.
Protection: Create a shield of protection around you by incorporating cedar into your rituals.
Spiritual Connection: Strengthen your spiritual practice and connect with the divine energies of nature.
Communication: Strengthen and open up your throat chakra to communicate what needs to be said

Forest Secrets Loose Incense
Ingredients:
1/2 cup cedar leaves
1 tbsp clove powder
1/8 cup dried rose buds
1 tbsp myrrh powder

Instructions:
Crush cedar leaves and rose buds until they resemble large breadcrumbs.

Mix the crushed leaves and buds with the rest of the ingredients (clove powder and myrrh powder).

Test burn a small amount of the mixture and adjust the proportions as needed for desired fragrance intensity.

To use, place a disc of heated charcoal in a safe holder and sprinkle the incense mix over it to release the aromas and smoke.

Store the incense mix in a dark, airtight jar until ready for use.

🧘 Mindfulness Tips for Incense Use:
Set intentions for your incense ritual to enhance its effectiveness.
Practice deep breathing and focus on the present moment while the incense burns.
Use a beautiful incense holder to elevate the visual and sensory experience.
Reflect on gratitude, healing, or specific intentions during your incense meditation.

🌟 Dive into the enchanting world of cedar leaves, craft your own sacred incense blend, and elevate your mindfulness practice with the power of aromatherapy. Like this post and follow for more holistic wellness tips! 🌿

04/05/2024

“Experience the transformative power of sound healing! 🎶✨ Sound healing can soothe your mind, body, and spirit, promoting relaxation and inner harmony. Ready to explore this ancient practice? Book a sound healing session with me and dive into a world of healing vibrations. 🌿💫 Don’t forget to like this post and follow me for more health and wellness tips! 🌸 ”

03/29/2024

Shirodhara: The Ancient Art of Blissful Relaxation

Shirodhara is a deeply calming Ayurvedic therapy that involves gently pouring warm oil over the forehead, aiming to soothe the mind and promote relaxation. This ancient practice offers a unique experience of tranquility and rejuvenation, making it a cherished ritual for holistic well-being.
💆✨ Like this post if you're intrigued by this ancient practice and follow for more Ayurveda health and wellness tips. 🌿💛

03/28/2024

🌿✨ Nourish Your Body and Balance Your Doshas with Kanji Porridge! 🍲 Kanji, a traditional Ayurvedic porridge, offers a multitude of benefits that support digestive health, balance the doshas, and promote overall well-being. Discover the magic of Kanji and how it can be your go-to meal during seasonal changes. 🌸🌿

Benefits of Kanji Porridge:
🥣 **Digestive Support**: Kanji is easy to digest, making it ideal for supporting a healthy digestive system.
🥣 **Balancing Doshas**: With its warming and nourishing properties, Kanji helps balance all three doshas.
🥣 **Detoxification**: Kanji aids in detoxifying the body, promoting the elimination of toxins and waste.
🥣 **Hydration**: The liquid consistency of Kanji keeps you hydrated and supports optimal moisture balance in the body.
🥣 **Nutrient-Rich**: Kanji is packed with nutrients and can be customized with various ingredients to suit your needs.
🥣 **Immunity Support**: Kanji helps in regaining strength and improves immunity
🥣 **Diabetic & Cholesterol Support**: Kanji helps in regulating diabetes and cholesterol
🥣 **Seasonal Support**: Kanji helps keep seasonal change related ailments like fever, cough, respiratory issues, arthritis etc. at bay.

When to Eat Kanji:
During seasonal transitions, especially during spring and fall, when the body is adjusting to new weather patterns, or even when stress increases, Kanji can be a soothing and balancing meal to support your overall health and well-being.

Kanji Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rice
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Instructions:
1. Rinse the rice and soak it in water for about 30 minutes.
2. In a pot, combine the soaked rice with water, ginger, cumin seeds, and coriander powder. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is cooked and the mixture thickens to a porridge-like consistency.
4. Add salt to taste and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.

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03/24/2024

🌿✨ Explore the Magic of Six Tastes in Your Kitchari Cleanse! 🍲💫 In Ayurveda, balancing the six tastes - sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent - is key to promoting holistic health and well-being. Embracing all six tastes in your food not only delights the palate but also nurtures the body, mind, and spirit. 🌸🌿

During a Kitchari cleanse, incorporating the six tastes becomes a powerful tool for nourishing and detoxifying the body. The Kitchari recipe, with its blend of rice, mung beans, and spices, offers a harmonious balance of flavors that supports digestion, balances the doshas, and aids in cleansing the system.

🌟 **Sweet**: Provides nourishment and satisfaction, promoting strength and stability.
🌟 **Sour**: Stimulates digestion, enhances flavor, and supports cleansing processes.
🌟 **Salty**: Balances Vata, aids hydration, and promotes satisfaction.
🌟 **Pungent**: Stimulates metabolism, clears the channels, and supports detoxification.
🌟 **Bitter**: Cleanses the palate and aids in detoxification and elimination.
🌟 **Astringent**: Balances excess moisture, supports tissue integrity, and promotes clarity.

By including all six tastes in your Kitchari cleanse, you create a symphony of flavors that nourish the body on a deep level, supporting the cleansing and rejuvenation process. Allow the magic of the six tastes to guide you towards optimal health and well-being this season. 🌺🌿

How do you incorporate the 6 tastes into your daily meals? 🌱🍲🥕

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03/23/2024

🌸✨ Embrace the Renewal of Spring with Ayurvedic Cleansing Rituals! 🌿🌼 As we welcome the season of renewal, now is the perfect time to embark on a journey of rejuvenation through seasonal cleanses and Panchakarma practices in Ayurveda. 🍃💫

🥣 **Kitchari Cleanse**: Dive into the nourishing world of Kitchari, a simple yet powerful Ayurvedic dish that supports digestion and detoxification. The Kitchari cleanse involves consuming this balanced meal of rice, mung beans, and spices to reset the digestive system, promote detoxification, and restore balance to the body and mind.

🌿 **Castor Oil and Ghee Cleanse**: Experience the clarifying benefits of a Castor Oil and Ghee cleanse, known for its rejuvenating effects on the digestive system and overall well-being. This gentle yet effective cleanse helps lubricate the intestines, promote detoxification, and support a healthy gut.

🌊 **Basti Cleanse**: Delve into the healing waters of Basti, an Ayurvedic e***a therapy that cleanses the colon, balances Vata dosha, and promotes deep detoxification. Basti cleanses are renowned for their ability to remove toxins, improve digestion, and restore vitality to the body.

Embrace the transformative power of Ayurvedic cleanses this spring, as nature awakens and rejuvenates, aligning your body, mind, and spirit with the rhythms of the season. 🌺💖

🌿💫 Ready to embark on a holistic journey of cleansing and renewal? Follow me for more Ayurveda health and wellness tips to revitalize your body and elevate your well-being this spring! 🌸🌞

03/16/2024

🍵✨ Nourish Your Digestive Fire with Ayurvedic Digestive Tea! 🌿🔥

Indulge in the soothing blend of nature’s goodness with a Digestive Tea recipe straight from Ayurveda! 🌱✨ This magical elixir, crafted with love and wisdom, combines the power of:

🌿 Cinnamon stick
🌿 Crushed cardamom pods
🌿 Whole cloves
🌿 Fresh ginger slice
🌿 Black peppercorns

When steeped in hot water, these aromatic ingredients create a warm, comforting tea that not only delights the senses but also nurtures your digestive system. From calming bloating to boosting metabolism, each sip of this Ayurvedic potion supports your digestion, ignites your Agni (digestive fire), and promotes overall well-being.

Sip your way to holistic health with this Digestive Tea and experience the healing touch of Ayurveda in every cup. 🍵💫

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03/13/2024

🌿 Nourish Your Body, Heal Your Mind 🌿

Discover the healing power of food through the lens of Ayurveda! 🍏✨ In Ayurveda, we believe that a good diet can be more effective than medicine in maintaining and restoring health. By aligning our diet with our unique dosha (mind-body type) and agni (digestive fire), and eating according to the seasons, we can support our body’s natural balance and vitality.

🔥🍃 When we eat in harmony with our dosha and agni, we optimize digestion, absorption, and metabolism, promoting optimal health from within. Seasonal eating ensures that we consume foods that are fresh, local, and in tune with nature’s rhythms, providing us with the nutrients and energy we need for each time of the year.

Embrace the transformative power of Ayurvedic nutrition and witness how a mindful approach to eating can nurture your body, mind, and spirit. Let food be thy medicine for a life of holistic well-being and vitality. 🌿💫

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03/06/2024

🌿 Embrace the Healing Power of Soundbaths 🎶✨
Soundbaths aren’t just relaxing melodies; they hold incredible healing properties for our health and well-being! 🌸

Research shows that sound therapy, including Soundbaths, can significantly reduce stress, anxiety, and even pain levels. 🧘‍♀️🌀 These vibrations have a profound impact on our bodies, promoting relaxation and overall healing. 🌟

It has long been noted that particular sounds have a direct effect on the body’s ability to heal from various disharmonious states or dis-ease. From imbalances associated with anxiety to nerve disorders, respiratory issues and cancer, recent advances in western medicine show how sound affects us on the cellular level and can have physiological healing results. Modalities shown to have beneficial effects include listening to music, toning, humming, chanting and giving one’s attention to the sounds of various instruments.

In modern medicine, Soundbaths are increasingly used in hospitals to complement traditional treatments. The soothing sounds aid in pain management, reduce tension, and enhance recovery processes. 💆‍♂️

Interestingly, Soundbaths have roots in ancient practices like Ayurveda, where sound has been used for centuries to restore balance and harmony in the body. 🌿🎵

Join me on this journey to better health and inner peace! Follow for more tips on health and self-care. 💖🌺

02/25/2024

On the last day of the lunar new year, I wish every one blessings, joy and light! Happy Lantern Festival ! May your dragon carry you to bigger and brighter opportunities!!!

灯笼灿烂，欢乐多多 (dēng lóng càn làn, huānlè duō duō) – May your lanterns be bright and your joy be abundant.
🏮🍊🧧🐉🧨

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