Wednesday 18 April 2012

Life as a Goddess

Growing up in a dominant masculine family with 2 big brother's and a rather Alpha Mother and Father it has to be said I always preferred the company of men. They are easier to understand, less complex, made me train harder on the athletics track and never compared the size of my bottom with theirs. The attractions are endless and although I am still a huge fan of male company, have finally discovered the divinity of the feminine.
Over the last few years I have gradually found my self surrounded by  passionate, like minded, caring  women and am really enjoying it

It is said that the success of a man is down to the wife he chooses but the success of a woman is down to the female friends she surrounds herself with!
Like my mother I have never been very reliant on others for guidance, making decisions from within and rarely seeking other people's opinion but sometimes it's good to run ideas and feelings by someone who is less attached, someone who stands outside looking in with a clearer view. And the more we open the more the world opens.
As the Masculine energy of the Sunsets so the Feminine Energy of the Moon rises.

Women in communities throughout time have been there to support each other at every stage of their lives. From childhood to puberty, marriage, childbirth and old age it's the feminine energy and non judgmental understanding that helps us be confidant and strong in our choices and sense of self.. There is consistency in their love and devotion, the women you choose become your spiritual family and if we choose them wisely we can rely on them 100% There is great power to be drawn from knowing we are loved and cared for by our fellow goddesses.

I spent last weekend on a hen in Ibiza, which I can admit sounds debauched and messy but it could not have been further from it. We were a wide group of women from all over the world, coming together to celebrate the love we have for our girlfriend who was getting married. We united to show our support and solidarity. To let her know we would always be there to listen and guide, to understand and care. That as her chosen family we  would show unconditional love and loyalty.
Between the crazy fun games, delicious food, wine and shots of Snow Queen Organic Vodka we thought we would do a small ceremony to share our wishes for our divine friend.  It was simple but poignant and the perfect vessel to send her into her future life.
The goddess energy is so strong and as The Beatles said. "You get by with a little help your friends"

Girls, call on one another, share and create a safe place in your lives for each of you to grow and unfurl.
Step into your Goddess, the feminine energy really is divine, tap into its endless source and let it feed you.


Sunday 8 April 2012

Bunny Marvelous

This Chocolate bunny is made with raw natural ingredients to ensure you enjoy your Cacao indulgence and aren't left in a nasty food coma with a debilitating headache!


Base
3 handful of almonds
1 handful of pecans
(nuts ideally soaked over night to germinate reducing calories and fat content and lighten the texture)
Desiccated coconut

Place in blender til ground to small pieces and put in a deep baking tray or suitable plastic container


1 small avocado
2 tbl Coconut butter
Dark Agave nectar to taste
2/3 tbl spoons Raw Cacao powder
Orange Blossom essence and Vanilla (optional)
Blend until creamy and tastes divine
Feel free to add more agave to sweeten or Cacao to intensify

Pour on top of base and place in fridge, or make into fun shape to keep yourself entertained!

 Enjoy any time from breakfast to dinner with Blueberries and strawberries

 Happy Easter :-)



Thursday 5 April 2012

A buckwheat Easter Treat

The Princess of Pancakes

Buckwheat Groats (ideally soaked over night to germinate) 3/4 handfuls
Almond, Rice or a milk that suits you
Dash of vanilla and Cinnamon
Mix in blender to a nice fine batter.

Make your pancake as usual and then drizzle some coconut Oil and a nut butter of your choice.
I love Almond butter preferably roasted by Meridian if I am being particular.
Alternative toppings could include
Xylitol (best healthy sweetener, available in all health food shops) and Cacao
Agave or Manuka honey and berries
or go savoury with salmon, eggs, even bacon if you are that way inclined!

Buckwheat is a seed and therefore high in protein and gluten free making it easier to digest and great for low card living. Its the perfect alternative to grain flour, with all the deliciousness of a pancake. There are also breads, pastas and even a pizza base available.
For delicious bread check out: http://www.artisanbread-abo.com/