I’m on a mini Christmas vacation right now. It’s amazing. I pretty much spend all my time running, cooking, and playing outside. Friday, we took a little day trip up to Sedona. It’s my new favorite place… ok, ONE of them. – I have lots of favorite places. Brian probably got sick of hearing me say “Wow.” and “OMG… Just LOOK!” We had an awesome little hike and even enjoyed a little SNOW! It was a really nice little surprise, but we were both happy to be back down in the sunshine after our hike. Still not a fan of cold weather. 
For Christmas I got Brian a pair of cowboy boots, and Saturday we checked out a few awesome boot shops so he could pick out a pair. I had a really hard time not shopping for myself. I’m a cowboy boot girl from way back. Anyway, he picked out (I helped!) this really awesome pair and now he can be like a real cowboy – hah! Yeah, probably not -we’re true blue Mainers… but he did promise me a two-step lesson at Buffalo Chip!
They’re gorgeous. I’m a little jealous.
Ok, so now on to the other fun stuff, which is this yummy tea I made the other day. It’s made with fresh turmeric root (a.k.a. not the orange powder you’ve probably had in your spice cupboard since the last time you made Indian food) and fresh ginger. Turmeric is highly touted for being a powerful anti-inflammatory as well as being great for digestion and your immune system. It is also said to help reduce muscle soreness after exercise! Here it’s combined with Ginger, another digestive aid and source powerful antioxidants; honey, healthy bacteria and immune support; coconut milk, which has healthy fats galore; and cinnamon and cayenne for a delicious, spicy kick! Try it hot or iced for a SUPER healthy treat!
Sweet and Spicy Turmeric Tea
2/3 c. Canned light coconut milk
1/3 c. water
2 tsp. Fresh turmeric (about 1 1/2 inch “nob”) peeled, and finely grated
2 tsp. Fresh ginger, peeled, and finely grated
2-3 tsp. Honey
Pinch sea salt
A few dashes of cinnamon
A few dashes of cayenne pepper (optional)
Whisk all in a small sauce pan and heat over medium low until steaming hot but not quite boiling. Remove from heat, cover, and steep at least 10-15 min. Strain into mug, top with boiling water, stir, and enjoy! Chill for an iced version that might be even better than the hot!
Sarah Saw the Sun 
