Angie’s Blog
Inspiration on yoga, philosophy, mindfulness, art and creativity
Stinging Nettle soup
I enjoy foraging and wild harvesting. I am always on the lookout for wild greens, berries, herbs, and wild mushrooms. This vegan Nettle Soup is easy to make and tasty too!
Happiness has dropped
The United States is no longer one of the top 20 happiest countries in the world.
I didn't realize we were ever in the top 20.
To Mend the tenderness
Life is raw and tender.
Upholding our practices and staying connected to ourselves and to solid teachings seems increasingly important.
What determines your success?
Do you struggle with making big decisions?
Do you find yourself caught up in thoughts like "Is this the right choice? What if I mess up? What if it isn't successful?"
And in that struggle, do you end up making no choice at all?
It's in the ground...
image by emma gossett via unsplash
Last week I wrote about finding one’s center. This week, let’s look at what it means to be rooted.
What does being rooted mean to me?
It means feeling at ease with myself, my body, my thoughts, and with my life direction. It's a feeling that…
How To Honor Winter Solstice To Heal & Grow—Plus A Chaga Chai Recipe
The Winter Solstice is a time to renew, to remind ourselves of the need for both light and dark, and to tap into our inner reserves of creativity.
Perspective Shift
Some days I feel quite frantic with all these responsibilities, and I wonder how I might try to lighten my load...
But then other days, I feel completely peaceful and at ease with all the tasks that are to be completed. Sometimes, I even wonder what other offerings I could add to the mix.
I have noticed that this mental shift is entirely dependent on
The Best Vegan Mashed Sweet Potato
Sweet potato is one of my very favorite vegetables. My quick go-to easy vegan lunch is a simple baked sweet potato. I pop a potato in the oven for about 45 minutes and I have a satisfying and nutritious meal. I can easily bring a baked sweet potato with me on a road trip, since it comes in its own packaging!
Perfect Vegan Pumpkin Pie
It is no exaggeration to state that my mom makes *the* perfect vegan pumpkin pie. I have served her pumpkin pie at many celebrations with friends and family, and it is always the star dessert offering. I have had many other attempts at vegan pumpkin pie that left me longing for more. They are usually too runny, or too soft, or lacking in that good pumpkin-pie flavor.
Why you should want to be bored...
When was the last time you were bored?
I mean, most of the day, not sure what to do, stuck in the silence, really bored?
When I was a child, I was bored on a regular basis. But my mother, strangely, never seemed to be nearly as bored as my younger brother and I. Perhaps all that opportunity for boredom was a gift I didn’t fully appreciate at such a young age.
photo by @priscilladupreez
My heart aches...
The burden of recent human tragedies and atrocities seems to be reflected in the very sky, at least here in Vermont, with the near constant gray clouds and rain. I know all things cycle and spiral, from the weather and the seasons to personal emotions, family dynamics, and socio-political circumstances. In these times, it is so essential to remember that the quality of our minds reflects the quality of our lives.
photo by @kilarov345
Warm Ginger Tonic
When the weather gets colder, and the sniffles arrive, I always reach for a ginger concoction to keep me warm and nourished. This tonic recipe was recently shared by the Little Herb Shop in Littleton, NH, and I felt compelled to pass it along to you. I hope you try it out. Photo via Unsplash
Vegan Cake Recipes: Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake
For a period of time, our family was obsessed with the show Cupcake Wars on Netflix. Admittedly, I am seriously behind in my pop culture. The only reason I knew about the show was because one of my favorite vegan chefs, Chloe Coscarelli, won an episode of the "Wars" several years back.
What a frantic mess of a show! I couldn't pull my eyes away from the chaos in the kitchen
One Technique to Turn Bad Into Good
Do you get upset when your phone, computer, or other app updates, and then you have to figure out how to navigate the new version? Recently our small credit union, that I have been a member of since I was a child, merged with a larger credit union, and all my banking details changed. It offered me lots of opportunities for growth!
Hearty Veggie & Barley Casserole (With Pressure Cooker Option)
When looking for ways to build your strength, stamina, and physique, you can always find the best nourishment and energy sustenance in whole grains.
Vegan Chicken Of The Woods Fajitas
Our family enjoys taking a daily walk in the woods near our home. On this particular evening in early June, the heavy Vermont rains had brought a dampness to the ground and trees all around us. The small brook near our house was flowing again with a bubbling song. The forest colors after the rain were deeper and darker, and even the body of the trees held a rich dark umber tone. Sometimes after a summer rain, we are able to find unique edible treasures if we look carefully. On that damp evening,
September Sugar Free Granola
I am wearing socks and baking things in the oven again. It is a sign that summer is ending, and autumn is just around the corner.
It has been an incredibly rainy summer, and the rain just keeps coming down. The difference now is as the sun slowly sets each evening, the cool air sweeps in and we reach for those extra layers, both inside and out.
I often fantasize about this...
Sometimes I fantasize about the time before email and the internet.
Can I remember what it was like to only receive paper mail? What was it like to go out into the world without a phone in my pocket, before anyone could contact me at anytime? Was I more free and spacious? Did I have fewer worries and concerns?
I can barely remember. Email and internet have filled up so many tiny spaces in my life and in my mind, I can only imagine what it felt like.