Stand Up and Stretch!

Sitting too much stiffens the body. Take a break – stand up and stretch with me! It will take less than 5 minutes.

Macaroon Mania

Vegan delights with healthy nuts and no refined sugar.
  • 3/4 cup nuts (not peanuts)
  • 1 3/4 cups unsweetened, shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp almond flour (for vanilla version)
  • 3/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup coconut oil
  • 1 1/4 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract (for vanilla version)
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt

Process nuts into a coarse meal. Add coconut and process until consistent. Add all remaining ingredients and process until thick and creamy. Scoop by tablespoons onto dehydrator sheets and run overnight at 110F. What? No dehydrator?! Use cookie sheets and set oven on lowest setting for several hours until lightly crisped on the outside but still moist inside.

For Chocolate Ginger variation: Replace almond flour with same amount of cocoa powder. Replace almond extract with 1 Tbsp powdered ginger.

Monthly Wrap-up November 2023

Loved spending time with my brother, the Grinch. Plus, soaps are already selling out so place your order soon!
CREATE	14-Nov	Kale & Chickpea Salad

	22-Nov	2023 Holiday Soap Menu

		

MOVE	20-Nov	Five Ways to Stay Motivated

		

SING	28-Nov	My Brother is the Grinch

5 Easy Ways to Stay Motivated with Fitness

Simple suggestions to keep you motivated with your exercise, especially during the winter season.

Kale & Chickpea Salad

with Roasted Garlic Tahini Dressing
  • 1 bunch kale, trimmed and rinsed, and spun dry
  • 1 large can chickpeas (28-30 oz) rinsed and drained
  • 6 Tbsp garam masala
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 heads garlic
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sesame tahini paste
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
  • 3/4 cup lemon juice
  • water, salt, pepper

Heat oven to 375F. Mix chickpeas with garam masala and oil. Cut top off garlic heads to expose cloves. Brush each with 1 tsp oil and wrap in foil, twisting top together loosely. Set garlic and chickpeas on tray and bake 15 minutes. Stir chickpeas and bake another 15 minutes. Remove chickpeas but bake garlic another 15 minutes (total 45 min).

Meanwhile, toss kale with a bit of lemon juice and olive oil. Prepare dressing by putting remaining ingredients in blender. Process until smooth and then add water, salt and pepper to achieve desired texture and taste.

Assemble salad, adding shredded carrots, red peppers, or other desired vegetables. Top with chickpeas and dressing.

Monthly Wrap-up October 2023

Since I spent most of October in the ICU, there wasn’t much posting going on! I’m very happy to be back home at Mission Control. I look forward to seeing you on Zoom, in-person, or at a future gig. Thanks for all your love, support, and encouragement. It made all the difference!

Monthly Wrap-up September 2023

Now is the time to order your holiday soap – check the post to see what’s new! More music and fitness tips next month…
CREATE	10-Sep	Now Taking 2023 Holiday Soap Orders!
		
MOVE	27-Sep	Roll Away Tension and Cramps
		
SING	10-Sep	Momentum Rocks Harvest Fest

Roll Away Tension and Cramps

Try a foam or stick roller to loosen chronic tension and sleep better!

Monthly Wrap-up August 2023

A great video about hydration and a fantastic, versatile recipe to please a crowd. 
CREATE	14-Aug	Veggie Mexican Lasagna
		
MOVE	23-Aug	Hydration 101
		
SING	16-Aug	Come Rock with Momentum