January Inspiration

I’m not sure what the weather is like where you are but even though I’m happy that Nashville isn’t high on the snow count, there are still enough gray days where I find myself staring out the window, idea-less and convinced that I’ve used up all of my creativity and I will never be able to produce anything ever again.

Dramatic, I know, but that’s the most exciting thing I’ve done today except send a ton of emails. But what does get me out of this funk, other than jetsetting to Tulum or the Amalfi coast? Finding inspiration. Whether it’s on Pinterest, looking through art and photography books, old travel books, etc.

So, I’m rounding up some of the pics that have gotten me through the gray days here in Nashville and hopefully they help you too. I’ve included a compilation board for you to save and print off or pin for later inspiration.

*All pictures taken from Pinterest, follow me for links to their original pages! @wildartifact

Healing Winter Broth Recipe

Last January, during a bout of sickness where, for a few days, I did believe that I was not going to survive the winter, I made up this recipe. I was housesitting and didn’t have access to my arsenal of voodoo stuff at home so I was making do with what they had in their pantry for whatever I could think of that could help me. So, this was born.

As always, you can adjust this for your own taste. I prefer bold flavors with a good deal of heat and spice but I also know if I gave that to my roommate she might throw up. So feel free to make this a version of your own! If you are feeling a cold coming on I would add two cloves of garlic and healthy amounts of freshly grated ginger (or dry spices if you have to) to really nip things in the bud.

Enjoy.

Healing Winter Broth 

1 cup (8 oz) of broth (vegetable, bone or chicken, preferable low sodium)

½ tsp Himalayan rock salt

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp red pepper flakes

1 clove fresh garlic

Pinch of green onion tops

1 tsp of freshly grated ginger

*Pour broth into small saucepan and turn heat to medium/low. You just want to heat the broth, it doesn’t need to boil.

When broth is beginning to simmer, add the rest of ingredients.

Enjoy.