FIRE CIDER

a little something to save you this winter.

this powerful brew is a simple & effective way to stay healthy during these critical months!

a few spoonfuls a day will clear the sinuses, boost digestion, balance the overactive sweet tooth we tend to get in the cold months, and can help kick cravings for caffeine as well! it’s antibacterial, immune boosting, and energizing—just what we need right now!

to make, add the following ingredients in desired portions to a mason jar (try to source everything organic):

chopped ginger root

chopped turmeric root

chopped horseradish root

crushed garlic cloves

chopped onion

organic orange peel (i used dried)

black peppercorns

raw local honey (to taste)

-place a fermenting weight on top and fill jar with raw apple cider vinegar until everything is submerged. seal with a lid and set in a cool, dark place for 4 weeks, then strain.

-you can add more raw honey at the end to make it as palatable as you need. i like to store mine in the fridge once i strain it & take 1 T in the mornings with food. i also frequently use it as a simple salad dressing mixed with a little evooo! 

spiced hemp milk collagen latte

rainy day called for a spiced hemp milk collagen latte!

full of satisfying fats & proteins & 2 minutes to make:

1/2 c raw organic hemp seeds, soaked
1/4 t vanilla bean powder
4-8 drops organic butterscotch stevia
1/4 t nutmeg
1/2 t cinnamon
pinch of sea salt, black pepper, & cloves
2 c warm filtered water
4 T vanilla collagen peptides
(+ added herb bomb for immunity)

-blend on high several minutes until warm & creamy. tastes a bit like eggnog!

salted chocolate-matcha afternoon pick-me-up

cacao+matcha=buds!!

1 t organic matcha powder
1 t lions mane mushroom
2 t raw organic cacao powder or 1 T raw organic cacao paste (or both if you like it thick!)
1 T raw organic coconut butter
1 c hot water
1/2 t organic mesquite powder
pinch of sea salt
stevia or raw honey to taste

-blend until smooth and frothy. sip for brain power.

lion's mane mulberry mylk

a sweet shroomy treat to sip on while you work to boost your brain power!

10 oz filtered water

2 T mulberries

2 T coconut butter

1 t gelatinized maca powder

1 t lions mane mushroom powder

1/2 t he shou wu

pinch of sea salt, cardamom, & vanilla bean powder

-blend on high until very smooth. serve warm or chilled.

lion’s mane mushroom is made up of 20% protein. both scientific and medical studies reveal this mushroom delivers remarkable brain support by activating essential peptides needed to grow, restore, & strengthen neuron activity in the brain. 

mid-afternoon it works like magic! 

dreamy nighttime adaptogenic lavender hot coco / mousse

1/4 c cacao paste, chopped

11/2 c coconut milk, gently warmed

1-2 T coconut butter 

stevia/raw honey to taste

2-3 drops lavender essential oil

pinch of sea salt + vanilla bean powder

1/4 t schizandra powder (optional)

1/4 t ashwagandha powder (optional)

add all your ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth & creamy-the more you blend the fluffier and creamier it will be. pour into 2 mugs and share with someone you love late at night to calm + restore your body, OR set in fridge to chill and enjoy as a light mousse with fresh fruit for breakfast.

adaptogens adapt to YOU. working with your natural circadian rhythm, they give you energy when you need it, and put you in a de-stressed, calm mood when you need it. restoring your body to health and maintaining vibrant longevity.

honey-miso latte elixir

lately, elixirs have been my jam. i mix all different sorts of goods into my morning tea and it keeps me energized, vibrant, and buzzing! this was no exception. miso is so good for many things, just be sure to get an organic brand that your body tolerates well. also-feel free to add whatever other mushrooms, herbs or superfoods you love! i added a little pearl & he shou wu & ashwagandha.

2 c homemade nut milk
1" piece ginger, grated
3 t sweet organic miso paste
2-3 t raw honey
1/8 t turmeric

-add all ingredients to a high speed blender. blend on high a couple times until warm. pour into mugs and serve with a sprinkle of black pepper + sea salt.

detoxifying lemon, cranberry & sea buckthorn chilled elixir

my favorite refreshing poolside drink as of late. it is so detoxifying, purifying and energizing...plus it tastes amazing!

-2 c RO water (or any pure, filtered or spring water)
-1/2 c fresh lemon juice (cleanses the liver and improves digestion)
-1 c pure cranberry juice (packed with flavonoids, enzymes, and organic acids which have an emulsifying effect on stubborn fat deposits in the lymphatic system. especially effective for cellulite!)
-1/2 c sea buckthorn juice (amazing for the skin! vitamins, flavonoids, minerals, phytonutrients, antioxidants, you name it! has an impressive array of every essential fatty acid. contains omega 3, 6 & 9 as well as the rare omega-7 which help tremendously with inflammation)
-1/4 c fresh ginger juice (warming and strengthening for the digestive system)
-2 T apple cider vinegar (feeds probiotics in the gut. helps dissolve blockages in lymph, improves fat metabolism, lowers cholesterol and decreases fat storage. also amazing skin detoxifier)
-1 T cinnamon (belly fat burner and blood sugar controller)
-2 t msm powder (improves skin health and complexion, necessary for collagen production, improves flexibility & joints, detoxifies the body, strengthens hair and nails, increases energy, accelerates healing, anti-inflammatory)
-stevia or raw honey to taste 
3 drops grapefruit oil (diuretic, fat melter, stimulant, antiseptic, lymphatic mover, disinfectant..to name a few)
3 drops geranium oil (amazing for women's health and healing)
pinch of cayenne (warming, detoxifying, blood cleanser)

-add everything to a large mason jar and shake it up well. you may need to adjust certain ingredients to your liking. store in fridge. sip in the morning, sip at night, sip at work, sip by the pool, you're going to love it!

*be sure to buy all ingredients organic when possible! a lot of the hard to find ingredients, like sea buckthorn juice, i buy online...mostly at amazon.com!

hot or iced white chocolate macadamia nut "latte"

my husband and i have "tea time" every morning before he leaves to work. it is our minute and i love it so much. we pray, express gratitude, and enjoy a nice hot (or chilled) cup of superfood tea to start off the day perfectly. last night i soaked some macadamia nuts because i had this "white chocolate macadamia" flavor on my mind.... so this morning i blended up something rather delightful.

1/4 c raw Mac nuts soaked overnight & drained
1/2 c water (option to use tea or coffee of choice instead)
1/2 c coconut milk
1/2 t vanilla bean powder
pinch of sea salt + nutmeg
2 T raw honey or stevia to taste
2 T raw cacao butter, chopped

-add everything to a high speed blender and blend several times until very smooth. if you like it hot, run it through the blender and extra time to gently heat it up, or add ice for a chilled summer treat.

note: i also added in one of my favorite brain-boosting medicinal mushroom powders for a little extra oomph this morning...get creative!