There was something about missing out on all the beautiful Autumn moments when we lived in South Florida (still in the 90’s at this time of year) that makes us really enjoy this season to the fullest now.
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
1/2 cup oats
1/2 cup milk (I used macadamia)
1 tsp chia seeds
1/4 of a small apple diced
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Dash of vanilla
Dash of sea salt
1-2 tsp real maple syrup (or however much you want)
Add everything in to a mason jar, give it a quick mix and that’s it! Seal tightly, refrigerate overnight and enjoy in the morning in your favorite bowl hot or cold, or bring it anywhere in the same mason jar. 👌
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Some people love them and some hate them, and there doesn’t seem to be many who are in between. I have always been a night owl, late sleeper, groggy morning hater. Looking back, if I had started drinking coffee in high school I probably could have avoided at least a few of the like 37 tardies I got one year.
I cant believe we're already so far into July. Blueberry season is here! 🎉 One of my favorite childhood memories was going berry picking with my mom every summer, and now that we’re back living in New England, our kids get to experience this too!
There’s nothing like the taste of those sweet berries straight from the farm, slightly warmed from the sun. Last year our kids consumed more berries at the farm than we even brought home, and now with a third little one who would eat an entire carton of blueberries in one sitting if I let him, well.. I’m surprised we didn’t get asked to leave 🤣
1 cup blueberries
Juice of 3 lemons
4 cups of water
1/3-2/3 cup raw honey (depending on how sweet you want it)
Blend the lemon, blueberries and melted honey with one cup of water, then strain out the blueberry pulp. Add remaining water, pour over glasses with ice, and enjoy! Garnish with fresh blueberries, mint leaves, and a lemon slice. Also delicious with sparkling water instead!
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And to celebrate my favorite fruit season, we’re also offering our berry bowls and tumblers at 20% off with code farmfresh
Have fun and enjoy!
I’m so excited that summer is finally here in New England! Long, sunny days playing in the sprinkler with the kids, walking barefoot in the grass, open windows at night to the sound of crickets and tree frogs.. 😍
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Basil Pesto
2 cups basil leaves (tightly packed)
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large cloves of garlic
1/4 of a lemon squeezed
1/3 cup fresh Parmesan*
Coarse sea salt to taste (don’t be shy!)
*it’s just as good without the cheese, could easily be made vegan
Just process or blend all the ingredients together and mix with your favorite pasta. I usually top with some cherry tomatoes (lightly sautéed in olive oil, salt, and pepper to bring out the sweetness) and a sprinkle of feta cheese- but there are so many variations and options!
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For more of our messy, imperfectly beautiful life and a glimpse into our creative process, check out our latest blog for a behind the scenes studio tour and family photo shoot!
]]>We’ve done soooo many green markets and art shows in our day, lugging the pottery wheel with us every weekend (twice a weekend when we were younger and REALLY crazy).
We started out 8 years ago in Florida-and I can remember scorching in the sun and dripping sweat from all the effort of setting up, only to be torn down again a few hours later. One of the most rewarding things about being there though (besides freaking awesome farmers market açaí bowls 😜) was being able to connect with our customers as they witnessed us actually creating right in front of them. There was nothing better than seeing eyes light up with wonder (adults and kids alike) as they watched Sam slowly pull the spinning lump of clay up and down and out, and transform a “blob” into something they could recognize.
Since moving to New England and the growth of our family, we haven’t been able to do as many shows and have that kind of connection.It’s time to slow down- marriage, family, business, social media presence-these all take fuel to keep going, but what is left for our souls? How do we counteract the depletion?
I have 3 children under age 4, I run a full time pottery studio -which is not as “therapeutic” and “creative” as people assume- (think scraping globs of freshly mixed clay out of a huge mixing drum while wearing a very unflattering mask that makes you look like some kind of psycho with clay dust caked in your eyebrows.) We’re also surrounded by extended family (which is great), but relationships require time. And if we don’t make our relationship with ourselves a priority, all the others suffer.
One of my goals for 2020 was to take care of my self through fun. Pretty simple, but definitely requires some intentionality in a busy life.
I remember as a kid climbing so many tall pine trees and camping out on a big branch, staring out into the woods, lost in thought. I recently watched a documentary on free climbing and it brought me back to that childhood memory.
So I decided to try rock climbing. From that childhood memory I knew part of me was going to like it, but I never considered trying it until now. I was able to find a climbing gym 12 minutes away (I’m the guy who gives exact minutes when giving eta’s…) I couldn’t believe it. And what I couldn’t believe more is that I had SO much fun! And I was by myself. In a massive room packed full of people.
This would have once thrown me into a very nervous and stressed out mood. But after a lot of inner work on my emotional health this past year, I was able to use it as practice to becoming more comfortable and accepting towards myself. This was a date. Me, taking out me. And it was brand new.
I admit it took me a good 15 minutes to muster up the courage to walk up to the wall and start –(I had never done it before, everyone was with friends having a good time, etc.) But as I started I felt invigorated! I felt FUN enter my inner person (an all too UNfamiliar feeling these days). And for the next hour I felt wood being thrown onto my fire in a way that I hadn’t felt in a very long time.
I left the gym tired, worn out, and completely full –with a huge smile on my face, already thinking about the next time I could get back in there!
So how do you counteract the depletion of fuel from your fire? Ice cream and a movie (guilty), social media comparison (guilty), numbing with junk food (guilty), and the list goes on…
What if we decided to go back and think about what we liked as kids? What did you do for fun with no thought or obligation? That might be a good start for some of us who might’ve let fun slip aside as the responsibilities of life grew.
I’m finally learning that taking care of myself has to be one of my top priorities, because when my fire burns brightly it makes me so much more present and available to give to those around me who need me most.
Anyone wanna join me on the fun resolution?
Peace.
-Sam
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