Magical Partnership￨Muggle Marriage

Is it necessary to have a shared spirituality in partnership? Does your beloved need to pull tarot cards alongside you or dance with you under the full moon? Maybe… or maybe not… In today’s episode, we’ll explore spirituality in the context of romantic relationships. What role does it play for you? Do you feel trapped in the broom closet? Supported and seen? Is a shared belief system the glue that binds you together? As we wander through the November woods, reflect on the magical partnership you wish to create in your life. 

What am I reading? 

The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo
The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate by Gary Chapman

What am I playing on repeat?
Fade Into You by Mazzy Star

 What’s for dinner?

Marry Me Tuscan Vegetable Soup

• Ingredients:
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 1 leek, chopped
• 1 sweet potato,
• 5 sun dried tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 16 oz potato gnocchi, or 1½ cups large pasta shells
• 1½ cups or coconut milk
• ½ lemon, juiced, optional
• 1 handful kale, large, chopped

Instructions:

• In a pot over medium heat, add the yellow onion, leek, sweet potato, sun dried tomatoes and garlic. 
  
  
• Saute until the sweet potato is softened slightly, approximately 6 minutes.
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• Add the tomato paste, paprika, parsley, dried thyme and salt.
  
  
• Add the vegetable broth and chickpeas. Bring to a boil, then simmer, cover for 10 minutes.
  
  
• Add the gnocchi or pasta shells, and cook until al dente, then finish off with cashew cream or coconut milk, lemon juice and kale.
  
  

Peanut Butter Popcorn 

Ingredients

• 8 cups popped popcorn
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

• Spread out popped popcorn onto a baking sheet, remove any unpopped kernels. 
  
  
• Place peanut butter in microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for one minute. Remove from microwave and stir in honey. Microwave for an additional 30 seconds if needed to make runny and smooth. 
  
  
• Pour peanut butter and honey mixture over popcorn and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula to make sure all of the popcorn is covered. 
  
  
• Place the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted. Using a fork, drizzle the chocolate over the popcorn. 
  
  
• Place the popcorn into the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes, until the peanut butter and chocolate have hardened. Remove from the fridge and break into smaller pieces. Enjoy!