The Prattler, June 2023: Green Earth.

As the annual cycle’s pendulum swings from Spring to Summer, the soft light greens shift to darker hues, in a world changed bright with verdance. This glowing green ambiance comes upon us in June, and with it comes a bounty born of warmth and sunshine. Cradled by tender, loamy soil, it’s blown to height by the whispering winds of Summer.
This is Green Earth.

In Healthy Eats, Sweets and Treats: A guacamole recipe.
There’s nothing fresher, more satiating or delicious than a newly prepared bowl of guac. Tasty on pita chips or toast, this spread is as versatile as it is good for you.
The healthy fats and antioxidants found in avocados make it a nutritional powerhouse, perfect for brain health, gut balance and an immune boost.
It’s no wonder this tender green fruit made it onto the plates of millions at the peak of the avocado toast craze.

From Do.It.Your Self-care: A beauty hack for hair growth and a balanced scalp.
Rosemary and tea tree oil work in tandem, providing a synergistic effect that reduces oiliness/dandruff and promotes circulation, which stimulates hair growth.

At the Book Nook: A review of Deal with the Elf King, by Elise Kova.
A Deal with the Elf King is an atmospheric high fantasy novel, featuring Luella, a protagonist who heals with the power of nature.

In the Writing Corner: A writing prompt, featuring a young woman loping through a magical forest.
Where is she going? What is she after?
That’s for you, my fellow wordsmiths, to decide. 😉

I make this guacamole at least twice a month. It’s quick and easy to prepare, and it keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. Beyond spreading it over toast or pita chips, it goes great with burritos, wraps, chicken or eggs.
Avocados are nutrient dense, boasting vitamins and nutrients such as vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, riboflavin, folate, magnesium, and more. It improves digestion, lowers the risk of depression, prevents bone loss, protects against cancer AND it’s supportive of heart health, thanks to the mono-saturated fats.

Directions:
Add the juice of the four limes to the mashed avocado and mix until it’s well distributed.
Add in the remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly.
Allow flavors to marry in the fridge for a minimum of 2 hours before consumption.
Enjoy! 🙂

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K.Thompson