Ocean

Totally random - I just enjoy listening to it so much I wanted to share :)

Full Moon In Aries - Corn Moon

Full Moon in Aries today. This full moon has a Libra Sun opposing - which means the focus is on relationships - Aries (self) Libra (other). We are encouraged to seek balance. "This Full Moon is about emotional declarations. Something has been building inside of us, likely of a personal nature, and now is the time when the energy of the cosmos fairly demands that we let it out. Over the next two weeks, we will discover what this declaration means for us. For now, we can't sit on our feelings. We need to express them." Take deep breaths and contemplate all concerns one at a time. Separate desire from practicality, jealousy from genuine disappointment, Follow your instincts at all costs and do not second guess your opinion about individuals at this time.

Mind Like Water

I stumbled across this today. I've been ugh lately - this helped.

Empty your mind, be formless. Shapeless, like water. If you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup. You put water into a bottle and it becomes the bottle. You put it in a teapot it becomes the teapot. Now, water can flow or it can crash. Be water my friend.

Raw Apple Cider Vinegar

My parents sent me a large box of apples from Saskatchewan. The apples are very sweet but, a little mealy. I'm really interested in fermented foods lately so I've decided to to try making my own Raw Apple Cider Vinegar. I started my brew on Saturday - they started bubbling almost right away. I checked them last night again and they are starting to smell boozey already - exciting!

Raw Apple Cider Vinegar

• 10 parts apple juice (I am loving my new Hurom slow juicer btw:)
• 1 part Apple Cider Vinegar (as a starter - Bragg is a great brand) OR
• 1/2 pkg champagne yeast to 10c of apple juice (if you want things to progress more quickly)

Pour into a large clean glass container cover with something breathable and stir daily. Keep sniffing and when it stops bubbling and smells like vinegar give it a taste and see if it is ready. Rack and bottle. Keep the cloudy sediment at the bottom - it is called the "mother" and is the yeasty goodness (starter) you will want to use to make more batches in the future.

Because my apples were mealy they came through the juicer a little mushy - and not as clear apple juice I'm hoping the mush will break down more and I'll strain off the liquid - I'll post some photos soonish.

More things I love

A girls road trip to rainy (beautiful :) Juneau over the long weekend. My friend Pam and I discovered a great health foods store in the heart of downtown . Rainbow Foods (224 4th Street) was a great place to spend an drizzly afternoon. If you find yourself in Juneau it is worth a visit. We also played many many scrabble games on the long ferry ride to and from Skagway (again the rain) but was really nice to play - I'm new to it - I just started playing scrabble on my trip to Europe last winter - I needed the practice.

Rainbow Foods

My New Juicer is Here!

Hurrah and Ta Da! I ordered my new Hurom slow juicer a little over a week ago and it is here.. Excited! I'm starting a Juice "Feast" after the long weekend. The ease of cleaning won me over - I'll post more after I've used it.