At this time of year, there's always an abundant supply of pumpkins, squashes and fall harvest. I found a way to incorporate all of it together after trying a fruity soup that wasn't savoury enough. After playing around with the flavours, this recipe is the one that everyone loved. Its complex flavour has all the elements of a crisp, fall day. It's a creamy soup that's healthy, full of fruits and vegetables and there's no cream in sight. Enjoy!

I have been exploring the many ways human beings receive information beyond the five commonly recognized senses. Some of these modes are easier to name because they arrive through images, sensations, inner knowing, or sound. Telepathy is a little different because it involves a direct connection between beings. It is subtle, intimate, and often easiest to recognize after the moment has already happened.

While Pico de Gallo is a fresh, raw Mexican salsa, its ingredients align beautifully with the energetic needs of this season.  It’s a low-calorie, nutrient-dense fresh condiment made from raw chopped tomatoes, tomatillo’s, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños.  

I've come to realize something important. It's never the place that determines whether a holiday is joyful. It's the energy we each bring with us. When several generations gather together, we aren't just packing bathing suits and groceries. We're bringing our personalities, our stress, our expectations, our parenting styles, our habits, our nervous systems, and often, generations of family history.

This beautiful, ruby-red mocktail combines watermelon and fresh mint to help you anchor vibrant Solstice Yang energy.