Recipes to Keep You Glowing and Growing
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"Goddess archetypes live within every woman," says Hailey D.D. Klein, author of "For Goddess' Sake: Get the Girls Together and Have Some Fun" (Conari Press). In her book, Klein helps women access these goddesses and let them shine-all by spending time with other women.
Invite your gal-pals over for a "goddess party" this summer
and have some fun with these recipes to feed body, mind and
spirit:
Aphrodite
Aphrodite is all about love's abandon and delicious
sensuality, and let's face it: she's a vixen. She is the
all-encompassing love goddess and is not to be trifled with; she
revels in her beauty.
Glorious Goddess Scrub:
8 cups (approximate) large-or small-grained sea salt or
kosher salt
2 cups sunflower oil, walnut oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil
or rosehip oil
cup aloe vera gel
1 cup dried roses, calendula flowers or lavender flowers
1 to 2 drops essential oils
In a large bowl combine sea salt with any combination of oils
until the salt is covered. Stir with a wooden spoon. Add aloe
vera gel and mix. Add 1 or 2 drops of essential oils of your
choice, and stir again. Dried roses, calendula flowers, or
lavender flowers can be added. Spoon into jars. Makes enough for
about 4 medium-sized jars.
Artemis
Artemis is the adolescent huntress-strong and bold and
independent. She is a nurturer of living things and creates as
well as destroys; she helps us discover our own strength.
Artemis Feta Cheese Spread:
cup finely chopped fresh mint
2 or 3 garlic cloves
4 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Tablespoon fresh ground pepper
8 oz. feta cheese, rinsed, drained and crumbled
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, strained
Puree mint, garlic, oil and pepper in a food processor until
mixture is like a past. Add feta cheese and pulse until mixture
is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning with lemon juice and oil,
if needed. Serve with toasted pita or vegetables.
Athena
Athena is the patron of heroes, a protector and a diplomat. Her strength comes from her wisdom and faith; she is a
rational rather than emotional thinker.
Sweet Potato Pancakes (Earthy and Delicious):
1 large sweet potato, peeled
1 small white onion
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
cup cranberry relish
In a food processor, shred the sweet potato and onion. Squeeze out any moisture. Transfer to a large bowl and combine with egg, flour, and nutmeg. Heat a griddle or cast iron frying pan, and lightly butter it. Drop sweet potato batter by tablespoons onto surface and flatten slightly with the back of a spoon. Cook until golden; then turn and cook until other side is also golden. Transfer to paper towels. Arrange pancakes on a plate and garnish each with a small dollop of cranberry relish. Makes about 20.
All recipes from "For Goddess' Sake: Get the Girls Together and Have Some Fun" (Conari Press), available at bookstores everywhere.
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