Daily Gratitudes

grateful for so much!

Lost & Found, Unamed & Unclaimed, Loved Dearly

1) technology and the capacity to connect across our global village
2) our cute little unclaimed dog
3) greeting our unborn grandchild every morning much to our daughter’s delight
4) fresh air, sunshine and getting ready to take our boat out on her maiden voyage!
5) fresh chai with vanilla bean – yummmmooooo

My Chai!

Daily Gratitudes

Today I am grateful for

1) peace in my heart

2) unconditional love

Phoenix

3) flowering orchids

My new desk creative combo of old & new

4) my new desk – hand made with love

Buckwheat & coconut pankcakes with Chai

5) buckwheat & coconut pancakes

Chai with a twist!

I love chai especially with buckwheat and banana pancakes, served at 3 Monkeys Cafe in amongst a rice paddy on busy Monkey Forrest Road in Ubud. I even have a loyalty card I love this place so much

My chai supplies

My Chai (serves 2)

3 teaspoons organic black tea (I love formosen)

1 large cup of boiling water

1 large cup of soya or oat milk

1 star anise, 3 cloves, 6 pepper corns, a pinch of cinnamon stick crumbled, grated nutmeg, 2 cardamon pods, 8 fennel seeds, small slice of ginger. (vanilla pod is optional)

Add all ingredients to heavy based pot, bring to boil then simmer for at least 5 minutes.

Strain, sip and enjoy!

The perfect cuppa to celebrate self care ~ self pace ~ self love ~ Om ~