It has been quite awhile since I have written in this space. The routines of life have a way of eating up time for writing and reflecting and creating. In the gap, I have changed. My life has changed. My people have grown and changed too. I have learned to stop forcing things on myself and to better care for my body in nurturing rather than challenging ways.
Recently the kind people at Kiss Me Organics sent me a bag of their organic matcha green tea powder to try:
I am a huge fan of matcha but haven’t ever made anything with it (other than tea) at home. In the past I have found good quality matcha to be really expensive and I haven’t been willing to use large amounts of it to bake, etc. This matcha is more affordable ($25 for 4 ounces on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members), so it is a better choice if you want to experiment a little!
First, I made a matcha latte:
I started with 1 teaspoon of matcha in my bowl...
…I added 1/4 cup of water (hot but NOT boiling- boiling water makes bitter matcha!) and whisked it until it was frothy...
…then I added about 1/2 cup of hot vanilla almond milk and a tiny bit of raw honey.
So good!
(Note: my milk frother did not create foam with the almond milk that I used. If you’re a big fan of the foam, soy or dairy milk may work better for you).
Next creation: matcha mint soft serve!
Several years ago there was a restaurant in my city that had a matcha mint blended drink on the menu. Of all of the wonderful things in their restaurant, that is the one that I miss the most since they closed! Using that idea as inspiration, I made some matcha mint soft serve.
(Recipe: Process 1 frozen banana, 3 large dollops of plain yogurt or a splash of milk, a dash of vanilla or vanilla flavored Stevia, 3-4 fresh mint leaves, and 1 teaspoon of matcha in the food processor until it is the consistency of soft serve ice cream. Serve topped with raw cacao nibs for extra yum!)
Thank you to Kiss Me Organics for the chance to review this matcha. I am looking forward to trying some new recipes- maybe some cupcakes next!
*Legal stuff: I received a free package of this match for review purposes. I was not compensated in any other way for this post.
First, I made a matcha latte:
I started with 1 teaspoon of matcha in my bowl...
…I added 1/4 cup of water (hot but NOT boiling- boiling water makes bitter matcha!) and whisked it until it was frothy...
…then I added about 1/2 cup of hot vanilla almond milk and a tiny bit of raw honey.
So good!
(Note: my milk frother did not create foam with the almond milk that I used. If you’re a big fan of the foam, soy or dairy milk may work better for you).
Next creation: matcha mint soft serve!
Several years ago there was a restaurant in my city that had a matcha mint blended drink on the menu. Of all of the wonderful things in their restaurant, that is the one that I miss the most since they closed! Using that idea as inspiration, I made some matcha mint soft serve.
(Recipe: Process 1 frozen banana, 3 large dollops of plain yogurt or a splash of milk, a dash of vanilla or vanilla flavored Stevia, 3-4 fresh mint leaves, and 1 teaspoon of matcha in the food processor until it is the consistency of soft serve ice cream. Serve topped with raw cacao nibs for extra yum!)
Thank you to Kiss Me Organics for the chance to review this matcha. I am looking forward to trying some new recipes- maybe some cupcakes next!
*Legal stuff: I received a free package of this match for review purposes. I was not compensated in any other way for this post.
Thank you so much for following through the winter with The Winter Project!
(What is The Winter Project?)
Through this project, I shared insight into my strategy for staying happy and healthy through the year's darkest and coldest season. I also offered challenges to help you begin to build tools for nurturing yourself through challenging times.
Below is a summary of The Winter Project challenges by week. Though longer days and warmer weather are just around the corner, I urge you to continue building and using the bag of tricks you have created this winter. The most powerful tools for me are the basics: adequate sleep, regular exercise, sunlight, and healthy food. From there, I know that spending good, quality time connecting with people and activities that I enjoy will keep me buoyant.
Summary of The Winter Project challenges by week:
- Introduction to The Winter Project
- Week 1: Connecting with the season
- Week 2: Nurturing your basic needs
- Week 3: Leisure time
- Week 4: Connection and community
- Week 5: Movement
- Week 6: Healthy food reboot
- Week 7: Warmth and comfort
- Week 8: Making a nest
- Week 9: Creating a bedtime ritual
- Week 10: Winter play
- Week 11: Remember when- recreating winter play from childhood
- Week 12: Making room for joy
- Week 13: Get some sunlight
Thank you again for following this project. I would love to hear about your survival skills, struggles, and successes in the comments or by email (you can reach me at getnatured@gmail.com). Feel free to reach out any time!
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*Important note: I am not a licensed mental health professional. This advice is not intended to take the place of therapy or medications. Please seek professional care if you are suffering from depression or anxiety symptoms.