Month: December 2019

Astrology | Solar Eclipse in Capricorn December 25/26th – Going Beyond Limits

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The Solar Eclipse in Capricorn on December 25th /26th is at 4 degrees 6 minutes Capricorn.  Where does it fall in your chart?  It’s very valuable to know where Capricorn and Cancer fall in your chart.

With 5 planets in Capricorn the emphasis is upon the qualities of this powerful sign. No matter what sign you are, you will have Capricorn somewhere in your chart. A particular life area will be activated by this eclipse.

A story about a King perfectly illustrates the creative power of Capricorn. This video outlines this fascinating story and will bring the astrology to life for you.

Current Events | New Zealand, The Poisoned Nation

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When it comes to Trout, the bugs drive the bus. No bugs…no trout…My Letter to explain the horrific destruction of trout fishing in New Zealand…I want the world to know that NZ IS NOT the ‘clean, green pristine’ they advertise. More like POLLUTED. I want the world to know. Save yourself the heartaches of going there and being disappointed and poisoned.

Source: New Zealand, The Poisoned Nation

Sacred Ceremony | Frankincense – Divine Communion, from the Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine

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Frankincense, the name echoes throughout the fragrant histories of the world as a champion of aromatics. One of the most popular incense materials of the ages, it has nourished many spiritual and religious traditions from ancient Egypt to Japan. In addition to its holy uses, Frankincense has also been traditionally used as a medicine to treat a wide variety of imbalances and ailments in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, Greek Medicine, Tibetan Medicine, and many other alternative medical practices.  […]

Source: Frankincense – Divine Communion — The Northwest School of Aromatic Medicine

Current Events | Apple, Google and others prosecuted for exploitation of children in cobalt mines

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A human rights organization has accused several tech giants of taking advantage of child labor in cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and has launched collective action against them in the United States.

Source: Apple, Google and others charged with exploiting children in cobalt mines

Foodstyles | Lenard’s Bakery’s Signature Malasadas

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9 Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. active dry yeast
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup half & half
  • ¼ tsp. kosher salt
  • 4 cups bread flour (1 lb. 2 oz.), sifted
  • Canola oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. Combine yeast, 1 tsp. sugar, and 2 tbsp. water heated to 115° in a bowl; let sit until foamy, about 10 minutes; set aside. Beat eggs in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until fluffy. Add yeast mixture, 1⁄2 cup sugar, butter, milk, half & half, and salt; mix until combined. With the motor running, slowly add flour; beat until dough is smooth. Transfer to a lightly greased bowl and cover loosely with plastic wrap; set in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 1⁄2 hours.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12″ square about 1⁄2″ thick. Using a knife, cut dough into 3″ squares; gather and reuse scraps. Place on greased parchment paper-lined baking sheets, at least 3″ apart; cover loosely with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  3. Place remaining sugar in a large bowl; set aside. Heat 2″ oil in a 6-qt. saucepan until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°. Using scissors, cut the donuts out of the parchment paper, leaving about 1″ of paper around the sides of each donut (the paper makes it easier to transfer them to frying oil). Working in batches, place donuts in oil, paper side up, using tongs to peel off and discard paper. Cook, flipping once until puffed and golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet with a wire rack; let cool completely, then toss with sugar.

La’au Lapa’au | Vanilla Is Anything But Vanilla

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Vanilla companies seem to be lacking in their plant ID skills. You so rarely see any vanilla products with the correct flower on the label. While I can’t speak for everyone, I think I may have a hunch as to why most companies slap a white Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium, or any of the other orchid flowers that could remotely pass for being Vanilla on their products. At the same time, it also explains the rather pricey nature of Vanilla “beans.”  […]

Source: Vanilla Is Anything But Vanilla — In Defense of Plants