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We devoured this pie on our anniversary. Normally, our traditional anniversary pie is made with blueberries, and when we lived on the island we would eat the pie on the beach. This year we didn't have any blueberries on hand, but we did have one mango, and some nectarines. So the decision was made, and a new pie was born. The crust had a butterscotch flavor which complemented the fruit perfectly. The filling didn't set up firmly, but it had a perfect custard consistency.
![]() ![]() ![]() Ingredients for Filling: Makes one 7 inch pie 1 ripe red mango 3 ripe nectarines 1/2 nectarine for the garnish, optional ![]() Directions for Filling Peel mango and cut flesh off. Put into blender. Cut nectarines in half, remove pit, and add to blender. Blend on highest speed for 30 seconds. Pour into nut crust. Allow about ten minutes to set up. ![]() Ingredients for Crust 1/3 cup cashews 1/3 cup walnuts 1/4 cup raisins 3-4 tablespoons shredded coconut 2 Medjool dates 2 teaspoons honey Tiny pinch of Himalayan salt ![]() ![]() Put nuts, coconut, and salt into food processor and grind to desired texture. Add dates and raisins, and process until they are well mixed. Add honey, and pulse to mix. Press into a 7 inch pie plate ![]() A Little Story: Unfolding
I love to see how we are constantly unfolding into the greater essence of our being. Into becoming more true, more loving, more compassionate, more complete. We unfold into that which we already are. This is one of the great mysteries, that to me, is so beautiful.
![]() The sunflower was an "upstart"... growing where a seed had been dropped in a big ceramic pot that is home to one of our olive trees. I'd been watching the sunflower growing taller and taller for at least a month, until finally the flower head appeared, and soon it began to open up and follow the sun. ![]() The flower unfurled its petals for several days, literally unwrapping itself, opening more with every sunrise. I watched its color change: first it was a lemon yellow, then the gold began to emerge. The final flower had multi-colors, and an amazing cosmic center. This was when its fullness was revealed, and its glory shown completely. ![]() Much like us, the sunflower looks for the light, and opens in its presence. Like the flower, we are filled with beauty and many seeds to create, to manifest what we came here to do. We share more qualities too: harmony of design, spiritual purpose, the beauty of expression, and the gift of being alive. Ours is a life to be shared, and we do, as we live within the holy presence, unfolding and growing day by day. ![]() ![]() ![]() |