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• Stay Human ￨ Be Present

  What does it mean to be human? During a time of such turmoil, it’s disheartening and maddening to see injustice all around. How do we center the principles of staying human during a time so full of inhumanity? Presence may just be the key to staying awake and compassionate during this moment. When we remove the unnecessary distractions of modern life, we open the door to a more intentional and dignified way of existing. From this place, we can remember how to stay human… together.  What am I reading?Rewitched by Lucy Jane Woodhttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780593820070You Need a Budget by Jesse Mecham https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780062567581https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat’s playing on repeat?American Idiot by Greenday What’s for dinner?Summer Garden Pasta by Ina Garten Ingredients:4 pints cherry tomatoes, halvedGood olive oil2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves)18 large basil leaves, julienned, plus extra for serving½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakesKosher salt½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 pound dried angel hair pasta1½ cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for servingInstructions: Combine the cherry tomatoes, ½ cup olive oil, garlic, basil leaves, red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt, and the pepper in a large bowl.  Cover with plastic wrap, and set aside at room temperature for about 4 hours.Just before you’re ready to serve, bring a large pot of water with a splash of olive oil and 2 tablespoons salt to a boil and add the pasta.  Cook al dente according to the directions on the package (be careful – it only takes 2 to 3 minutes!).  Drain the pasta well and add to the bowl with the cherry tomatoes.  Add the cheese and some extra fresh basil leaves and toss well.  Serve in big bowls with extra cheese on each serving.https://barefootcontessa.com/recipes/summer-garden-pastaFrozen Chocolate Covered BananasIngredients:4 bananas12 ounces chocolate chips2 Tablespoons coconut oil1/4 cup shredded coconut or sprinkles1/4 cup chopped nuts Instructions:Remove the peel from the bananas and cut them in half. Push a popsicle stick into the cut end of each banana. Place bananas on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper, then freeze for three hours.When the bananas are done freezing, add the chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave safe cup or bowl. Melt the chocolate on half power on your microwave for 2-3 minutes. Stir about every 30-60 seconds until fully melted. Pour melted chocolate into a tall glass, like a mason jar.Dip the bannanas one at a time into the melted chocolate, then remove and immediately sprinkle with nuts and/or coconut or sprinkles. Place on parchment paper to cool then serve. Enjoy!Support the show

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• Midsummer Love ￨ Seasonal Magic

  We all have a favorite season. Whether you are head over heels for autumn, wistful over winter, salivating over spring, or in a steamy romance with summer, we can usually find something to appreciate with each turn of the wheel. As the summer days continue to heat up, let’s lean into the magic of the warmth and light. Even if the heat is not your preference, you can still embrace the many gifts that summer has to offer… swims in the sea, early morning walks, late night campfires, and delicious ice cream cones are just the beginning! And if this is the time of year you yearn for, let’s be sure to make the most of each hot, sunny moment! What am I reading?Secrets of a Scottish Isle by Erica Ruth Neubauerhttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781496741189A Grain, a Green, and a Bean by Gena Hamshawhttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781984863201https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat am I playing on repeat? Right Round by Flo Rida and Kesha What’s for dinner? Antipasto PitaIngredients:1 can cannellini beans 1 can artichoke hearts, drainedSun-dried or fresh tomatoes Roasted red pepper, fresh or jarredFresh greens of your choosing Balsamic or red-wine vinegarOlive oilSalt and pepperPita pockets Instructions: Slice pitas, stuff with beans and veggies, drizzle with olive oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Enjoy! Black Bean BrowniesIngredients:1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed2 tablespoons coconut oil or any neutral oil½ cup maple syrup or agave syrup⅓ cup cocoa powder½ cup rolled oats or oat flour1 teaspoon vanilla extract½ teaspoon baking powder¼ teaspoon salt½ cup chocolate chipsInstructions:Start by draining and rinsing a can of black beans thoroughly. Pat the beans dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.Place the black beans in a food processor or blender along with the coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture is smooth.Add the cocoa powder, rolled oats, baking powder, and salt to the blender. Blend again until all the ingredients are well combined. The batter should be thick and smooth. If it’s too thick, add a tablespoon of water to help it blend. Once the batter is well-blended, stir in the  chocolate chips.Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly with coconut oil to prevent sticking. Spread the brownie batter evenly in the pan.Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20–25 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. Avoid overbaking. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting. Enjoy! Support the show

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• Rage & Joy ￨ Resistance Magic

  There’s a a lot to be enraged about right now. People in power are making dangerous and hateful decisions. The planet is getting hotter and it can feel really hard to stay hopeful. And yet, we must. We must remain hopeful through choosing joy, simple, pure moments of unadulterated goodness. Joy is not the same thing as happiness. Happiness is often dependent on external circumstances, so it’s more fleeting in nature. Joy, on the other hand, is deeper and more enduring. Even when life feels heavy, we can find joy in a sunset, a shared moment of laughter, a hot (or cold) cup of coffee, a cuddle with a furry friend, a dance in the rain… Joy is not a privilege, it’s a necessity if we want to keep showing up. It’s the salve we need to keep going. As we walk through the sticky heat, consider how you’ll invite joy into your life today. What am I reading?The Woodsmoke Women’s Book of Spells by Rachel Greenlaw https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780063378254A Spell in the Wild by Alice Tarbuckhttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781529380866https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat’s playing on repeat?I Got You by Split EnzWhat’s for dinner?Spinach Strawberry Salad Ingredients:Balsamic Dressing1 cup balsamic vinegar¼ cup honeySpinach Strawberry SaladSeveral cups fresh baby spinach 2-3 cups strawberries 1 cup blueberries1 diced avocado⅓ cup crumbled feta or goat cheese 1 cup pecans or walnuts Grilled chicken or salmon (optional)Instructions:Dressing:In a small saucepan, heat balsamic vinegar and honey over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens and reduces (about 10 or so minutes).Remove from heat and pour the balsamic glaze into a heat-proof bowl to cool off. The glaze will get thicker as it cools off. In a large bowl, combine all of the salad ingredients. Toss to combine. Drizzle with balsamic glaze. Enjoy!Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream BarsIce Cream Bars1 14 oz can full fat coconut milk or coconut cream2 tsp vanilla extract¼ cup pure maple syrup5 large strawberries Pinch sea salt Coating:⅓ cup shortbread cookies1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries 1 tablespoon butter Instructions:Ice CreamIn a blender, add coconut milk, strawberries, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt. Blend on medium until smooth. . Pour into mold and freeze for 6-8 hours. Remove ice cream from molds by running under warm water for a minute. Place ice cream on a wax paper-lined baking sheet or plate. Let bars thaw for 2-3 minutes, so the crumbs will stick.In a blender of food processor, add vanilla cookies and pulse a few times to make small crumbs. Pour onto plate. Pour melted butter on top and incorporate with your hands to form soft crumbs. Add the strawberries into the blender/food processor and pulse a few times to make small crumbs. Don't over pulse or it will turn into powder. Pour into vanilla crumbs and mix together. Place thawed bar into the crumbs. Using a spoon or hands, cover with crumbs, pressing gently all around. Return to freezer for 15 minutes. Enjoy!Support the show

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• Summer Solstice ￨ Litha Pause

  Happy Summer Solstice! Happy Litha! This is a time to embrace abundance and fertility and to bask in the bounty we've created over the past many months. The Summer Solstice offers an opportunity to gather and celebrate, but it also invites us to pause and notice. What is calling our attention now? What do we want to nurture over the next six months? It's crucial to stay in the moment, but it's also important to be intentional about what we still wish to bring into our lives. As we soak in the light of the longest day of the year, let's reflect on the shifts we hope to see when the shortest day of the year arrives. It may seem like a long way away, but sustainable charge starts with small, gradual steps... steps that we can begin to take right now. As we journey though the woods on this hot, humid morning, consider the intentions you'll set this solstice. What am I reading?The Cloisters by Katy Hays https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781668004418Close Knit by Jenny Colgan https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780063260566https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat’s playing on repeat?Groove is the Heart by Deee-LiteWhat’s for dinner?Protein-packed Cole SlawIngredients for salad:I head green cabbage (chopped) 1 cup chopped carrots2 cups grape tomatoes1 diced avocado 2 cups cooked quinoaChopped scallionsChopped parsley Chopped bacon For dressing:1 block tofu1/4 cup Mayo2 lemons (juiced)2 tablespoons mustard1/2 cup bread & butter pickles1/4 cup pickle juice1 tablespoon diced garlic1/4 cup apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Cook quinoa and bacon according to instructions, set aside. Wash and chop full head of cabbage. Dice carrots, tomatoes. avocado, and fresh herbs. Add all the veggies to a large bowl, toss together. Combine all the dressing ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth, add additional liquid as needed. Pour dressing over veggies, mix thoroughly. Add cooked quinoa and chopped bacon, mix again. Enjoy! Chocolate Coconut BarsIngredients:4 cups unsweetened shredded coconut1/2 cup coconut oil melted3/4 cup maple syrup1 cup dark chocolate chips Instructions:Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside. Add the shredded coconut, coconut oil, and maple syrup to a food processor and blend until everything is evenly mixed.Transfer the mixture to the lined pan and press down firmly. Refrigerate for at least an hour to firm up. Once firm, use a sharp knife to slice into bars. In a microwave-safe bowl or stovetop, melt the chocolate. Moving quickly, dip each coconut bar in the melted chocolate until completely coated. Place them on a lined plate and refrigerate until the chocolate has firmed up.Support the show

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• Endings & Beginnings ￨ Magical Transition

  Life is a continuous cycle of endings and beginnings. Closing one chapter and opening another is as natural as breathing, and yet, we often resist the process of change. Even when an ending is welcome, it’s easier to hold on to the familiar, rather than let go into the unknown. Ritual can assist us in the process of moving from one phase to another. By honoring the past, celebrating the experience, letting go, and making space, we can courageously step into a new beginning with more clarity, trust, and love.What am I reading?The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris by Edie Woodshttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780008713225A Well-Trained Wife by Tia Levingshttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781250288288https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat’s playing on repeat?Time of Your Life by GreendayWhat’s for dinner? Blueberry Balsamic Grilled CheeseIngredients:2 slices of sourdough bread (or your choice of bread)1 to 1 1/2 cups of cheese (Havarti, mozzarella, Swiss, Monterey Jack, or sharp white cheddar are great options)Fresh spinach or arugula1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugarFresh ground black pepper (to taste)Instructions:In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar. Heat over medium heat until the mixture starts to slowly boil. As it heats up, gently mash the berries with a spoon or fork to release their juices. Let it cook for about 5 minutes.After 5 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat and strain the blueberry mixture through a mesh strainer, separating the syrup from the solid berries. Set the liquid aside for later.Spread the blueberry mixture onto one slice of bread. Layer cheese on top of the berries, followed by fresh spinach or arugula, then add another layer of cheese. Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper.Place the second slice of bread on top and grill the sandwich in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until both sides of the bread are golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.Remove from the skillet, slice, and enjoy your flavorful blueberry balsamic grilled cheese!https://miarecipes.com/blueberry-balsamic-grilled-cheese-sandwich-recipe/#recipeBlueberry Mojito MocktailIngredients:8 large mint leaves1 oz blueberry simple syrup1 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed4 oz seltzer Instructions:In a glass, mix mint leaves, blueberry simple syrup and lime juice together. Press the leaves gently to release the mint flavor.Add in a handful of ice and top with seltzer. Stir gently before serving.Support the show

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