Choosing Love￨A Nation Divided

The energy is heavy right now. If you live in the U.S., you can’t hide from the intense emotions swirling around. In today’s episode, we’ll explore ways to hold and harness your energy as we navigate a tumultuous landscape. As transformation happens around us, may we find ways to bring light and hope even when darkness hangs heavy. We are all responsible for the energy we bring to the world, choose love… always.

What am I reading?

Cackle by Rachel Harrison
Wild Hope by Donna Ashworth

What am I listening to on repeat?

Stubborn Love by the Lumineers

What’s for dinner?

Minimal Chopping Instant Pot Veggie Soup 

Ingredients:
1-2 tablespoons Olive oil
1-2 tablespoons tomato paste 
1 onion
1 squash
Diced garlic
Frozen cauliflower
Frozen carrots
Frozen potatoes
Chicken sausage or vegan sausage (diced) 
1 can rinsed chickpeas
8 cups veggie broth
Herbs to Provence
Salt & pepper 

Directions: Sauté onions and garlic in instant pot for a few minutes. Add chicken sausage, sauté for a few more minutes. Add tomato paste, stir for another minute. Add the rest of the ingredients. Set instant pot to “manual” for 7 minutes. Release pressure. Serve! 

Gingerbread Chai Latte

Ingredients

• 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 2 black tea bags
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Ground cinnamon for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Start by pouring 2 cups of your preferred milk into a small saucepan. Heat over medium until it begins to steam, but avoid boiling. While the milk heats, get your other ingredients ready.

1. Add the Tea Bags: Once the milk is steaming, add 2 black tea bags to the saucepan and let them steep for about 5 minutes, ensuring they’re fully submerged to release all the flavors.
2. Mix in the Spices: After the tea has steeped, remove the tea bags. Add 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves, and a pinch of nutmeg. Whisk thoroughly to combine all the spices.
3. Sweeten the Mixture: Stir in 2 tablespoons of molasses and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Continue whisking until the sweeteners are fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
4. Finish and Serve: Pour the gingerbread chai tea latte into your favorite mug. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg if desired.