#175 Natural Dyes, B12, Your Cravings
Engage in deep leisure
It’s a weekend of deep leisure. April is a great time of year to shift gears. Work hard. Pour your soul into the everything you’re doing. And then, completely disconnect. Go for a game of tennis. Swim. Hike. Your mind needs periods of complete leisure for you to perform at your best. For your light to be bright, you have to switch it off every now and then. Have a glorious SUNDAY!
Natural dyes for Easter eggs
Before artificial dyes, Easter eggs were colored with what we had around us. Nettle for a mossy green. Coffee for various shades of brown. Onion skins. Chamomile. Pomegranate juice. If you're making Easter eggs this weekend, Red 40 & Yellow 5 are easy options but consider using natural dyes!
Artificial dyes are made from petroleum. And egg shells are porous. So this means these artificial dyes seep through the shell and into the egg white underneath. If you've ever peeled an Easter egg and noticed the white has turned pink or blue you've seen this firsthand.
Artificial dyes have been linked with behavioral effects in children including mood swings, hyperactivity, and ADHD. Our children deserve better.
Vitamin B12
The best B12 supplement will always be whole foods 🤍
Your cravings are a cry for nourishment
Sometimes, your cravings are a sign you need NOURISHMENT. If you're alway craving chocolate, you might need more magnesium. If you're always craving salty foods, you might need more sodium.
Or.... if you're craving for a beautiful affogato all of a sudden - it's a sign you NEED some whimsy in your life. Turn slack notifications off. Go for a walk. Let the sun kiss your face. Enjoy an affogato until you're tastefully buzzed.
What are you craving for this week? 🤭
“These homemade strawberry sourdough donuts are soft, fluffy, and bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. Made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, sourdough starter, and fresh strawberries, they’re naturally fermented for added depth of flavor and nutrition. Each light and airy donut is finished with a sweet and tangy strawberry glaze, making them the perfect treat for breakfast, dessert, or any time you’re craving something special.”
❋ How Language Shapes Your Thinking by The Culturist
“Everyone knows that language shapes your thinking. French, German, and English speakers all have fundamentally different views of reality, because their respective languages shape their minds in unique ways.
It’s an idea that makes for a compelling theory — but it’s almost entirely wrong.
That said, different languages do have unique ways of expressing ideas, and some of them can be quite eye-opening. Do they allow you to perceive reality on a far deeper level than your monolingual friends? Not really. Do they make for insightful glimpses into how other people and cultures express themselves? Sure!
Today, we look at some of the more curious elements of other languages, and how they might shed light on your own…” — The Culturist
❋ Brown Butter Caramelized Banana Bread
“I give you my best ever brown butter caramelized banana bread, which is without a doubt the banana bread of all banana breads. It is incredibly moist and tender, over the top flavorful, and basically just melts in your mouth.
I am so excited to bring you this brown butter caramelized banana bread! I shared a few behind the scenes of testing it over on Instagram the other day and received an outpouring of messages asking for the recipe. Well, it’s here! So let’s get right to it.”
❋ What the ladies are wearing this spring by Sprezza
“Dark brown loafers are year-round for me, so I’ll be kicking about in those as per usual. After a long time searching, I’ve landed on some simple, lighter casual footwear options in the form of New Balance Mt10T and Tabi footwear.
I walk everywhere, but don’t always want to be wearing 574s and heavy sneakers, so these feel like a sporty ballerina compromise.
And they add some subtle interest to an otherwise plain outfit. And throw in a pair of Vans or spring courts and the occasional camp moc for fun.” — Sprezza
“One of the most requested recipes has been a pistachio gelato! This has a great pistachio flavour with a natural colour and smooth texture.
Pistachio paste is an expensive ingredient, so you can make it yourself, but you’ll need a high-powered food processor and some really good quality bright green pistachios, like Sicilian ones!
A high end gelato/ice cream machine is really important here too, as the built-in chiller will maintain a constant cold temperature to ensure small ice crystal formation while the mixture churns. I use the Musso Lussino 4080.”
❋ What German Porcelain Marks can Tell You
“While the discovery of large deposits of kaolin in the region led to the production of German porcelain for the wider population in the 1800s, the earlier pieces still hold value and even rare pieces by more recent producers such as Hummel figurines produced by Goebel can command thousands of dollars.
In more recent history the addition of the ‘Made in Germany’ porcelain mark helps us with the identification of work produced by these German porcelain markers. Introduced by the British government in 1887 to reduce imports into the country, it in fact added value to much of the German work as it became known as a mark for quality porcelain. This rich history behind the wealth of antique German porcelain has carried through to the present day and adds depth to the value of these distinguished pieces.”
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— Rocky
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