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Urban Herbivore

Passion For Produce

Meditation From the Wilderness

Harvest | Gather | Share

Eat Well. Live Well. Be Well.

Harvest Festivals Across the World

From Scratch, With Love

Inside Out Investigator

Good Goods

Fall Harvest Juicing

Goal Setting 101

Doing Good

Tip from The Ecology Center

Seventh Chakra Yoga

Star Light Star Bright

Ask The Madame

By Jessica Else

By Red Jen Ford

By Meryl Gwinn By Jeﬀ Davis

Navigating the Holidays By Jessica Else The Medicine is in The People By Analee Scott Green Goodness: A Little Goes a Long Way By Jenny Ross Few of My Favorite Things By Erika Tucker

Departments

Root Deposits By Robin Varnet

Oﬀ the Mat

Change By Laura Love

Dyln By Dorian Ayres

Ask the Herbalist

Burdock for Great Skin By Kirsten Hale

By Lori Kenyon Farley

CORE Message

How Do I Know it’s My Gut Instint Talking By Barbara Campins

By Marissa Rose

Food Swap

Massey Honey

Food Swapping in the 21st Century By Sarah Whittenberg Raw Honey: How Nature Intended it By Ryan M. Smith

Free Tea Party By Jake & Kaori 4 Ways to Preserve Your Harvest Restoration Through Transition By Priya Jain

Starting Now: Big Shifts Start Small

An E/Z Qigong Meditation By Karen O’Connell

The 8 Limbed Path for Athletes

Aparigraha: Non-Attachment For Athletes By Jamie Hanson

Harvest of Gratitude By Ami Sattinger

...A Relationship Column By Madame Jo

From the Line-up

Natural Beauty

Artist Spotlight

Get Out and Go Do

Mindful Vegan Entertainment

OC Farmer’s Market List

Local, In Season Produce

Remembering the Stoke By Greg Long Chris Justice: Abstract Paintings A Mindful Thanksgiving Meal By Candace Frigone

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Season Of Sugar

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Features

(CON TR IBU TORS )

Coach. After working for13 years as an environmental engineer and a management consultant, she found her true calling to help others ﬁnd better balance in life through healthy food and exercise. www.redjenford.com.

Lindsey Bro | California based creative who has traveled the world

Candace Frigone | Laguna Beach based Private Chef, specializes in

in search of stories, experiences, and adventures. While studying

vegan entertaining, and intimate dinner parties. Delightful,

at U.C. Berkeley, Lindsey found an aﬃnity for cultural studies, witty

energizing, nutrient rich and colorful, her food is a reﬂection of her

wordplay, and sharply intellectual writings that she never managed

personality and spirituality. candace.melelifestyle@gmail.com.

to shake. A writer for numerous publications, but her heart’s with screenplays, healthy living, and teaching yoga.

Barbara Campins | A passionate Yoga Instructor and Holistic Health Coach. Her deepest desire is to unlock in her students, clients and herself the inﬁnite possibilities of growth from the inside out. Barbara is an *E-RYT 200 and a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. www.barbaracampins.com

Sarah Elizabeth Colburn | She has passion for travelling, teaching and learning, and living a healthy, conscious lifestyle. She writes, breathes and loves yoga, her son River, the ocean air, and therapeutic grade essential oils. mamacitasaritaa.wordpress.com

Meryl Gwinn | Meryl is teacher of yoga, meditation, and food medicine. Simplicity, freedom, and joy are motivators, and healing comes through movement, breath, and colorful plant foods. Meryl's BS is kinesiology; and she applies this science to meal creation, retreats, and nutritional detoxes to uplift and enliven body and spirit.

Kirsten Hale | Herbalist, Activist and Educator that thinks the plants are in a divine and comical conspiracy to teach us the things we haven't learned yet. She is the potion maker behind Little Bird Apothecary. She is passionate about non-hierarchical spaces, social justice, plant people and BoBa drinks. And sparkles. www.lbapothecary.com

Jeﬀ Davis | San Juan Capistrano native. After studying cultural

Jamie Hanson | A life-long athlete and distance runner, found yoga

anthropology at UCSB, he grew a fascination of how humans

after battling many injuries. Yoga instructor since 2009 and a

connect to each other and their natural environment. He loves to

leader for Oﬀ the Mat, Into the World, a founding member of the

read, write, garden, cook and swim in the ocean.

OC Yoga Connection and is passionate about bridging yoga and

jdaviswrites.hupages.com itfeelsgoodtofeel.tumblr.com/

social activism in her community and abroad. www.jamiehansonyoga.com

Jessica Else | A freelance writer and journalist, a yogi, and a

Priya Jain | Founder of Seventh Chakra Yoga in Huntington Beach.

sunshine enthusiast. She is passionate about writing informative,

Teacher of Kundalini Yoga, educating people that the greatest gift

creative and inspiring stories to share the beauty of the world she

they can give themselves is the gift of their breath. She believes

sees around her.

that modern day stress can be easily neutered by applying the practical wisdom of the ancient yogic sciences. seventhchakrayoga.com & facebook.com/SeventhChakraYoga

Lori Kenyon Farley | Lori spent over a decade as a corporate

Madame Jo | Practices amorphous relationships and is a

attorney in ﬁnance before following her passion for healthy eating

communications counselor and mediator for traditional and

and ﬁtness. Lori co-founded Ritual Wellness and produces the raw

alternative relationships. She is a nomadic community-builder and

organic juice cleanse. Her book, the Reset Juice Cleanse Diet, lays

oﬀers her services from a distance or on-site.

out a revolutionary plan to allow readers to prioritize their health

askthemadame@gmail.com

and transform their bodies. www.ritualcleanse.com.

Na t u ra l O C p ro v i d e s a n e n v i ro n m e n t wh e re o u r c o n t ri b u t o rs c a n f re e ly e x p re s s a n d s h a re th e ir v ie ws a n d k n o wle d g e . Th e o p in io n s e x p re s s e d b y wr it er s a n d co n t r i bu t o r s d o n o t n e c e s s ar i l y re fl e c t th o s e o f t h e p u b li s h e r.

Red Jen Ford | Seasonal Eating Expert, Yoga Teacher and Wellness

Chris Justice | Artist, Photographer, Designer.

Ami Sattinger | A Sidereal Western Astrologer, Life Coach, Divine

Chris shares his lust and exuberance for life through his

Light Practitioner and Wellness Astrologer. She has extensive

relationship with color and the purity of raw emotion.

training in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and Landmark

Chrisjusticeart.com

Education, as well as in the ﬁelds of Astrology, Nutrition, and Holistic Health. AstroCoachAmi.com www.facebook.com/pages/Astro-Coach-Ami

Greg Long | Professional big wave surfer from San Clemente. He is

Analee Scott | “My life's tending is to help actualize the dream of

the most decorated big wave surfer in the world. He acknowledges

our one, sweet world." Analee has two B.A. degrees from the

his ability to follow his passion, and inspiring others to do the same

University of Nevada, Reno in Psychology and Spanish. She is a

while promoting a healthy conscious lifestyle as his greatest

certiﬁed yoga instructor and ﬁeld instructor at Second Nature

accomplishment.

Entrada. www.snwp.com.

Laura Love | Yoga teacher, wellness educator, and Creative

Ryan M. Smith, DVM MPH | Degrees in agriculture and public

Director of pure.love.yoga. Laura has been teaching yoga in

health, managing over 70 beehives throughout urban areas of

Orange County since 2006. She also leads life- changing wellness

Orange County. Operator of Massey Honey Co., a family-owned,

programs and both local & international yoga retreats.

sustainable raw artisan honey company based out of Yorba Linda.

www.dharmayogawellness.com

www.masseyhoney.com.

www.pureloveyogasc.com

Mandellis| Designer, ﬁne artist and co-founder of Pyrite Studio. Karmic Accountant. pyrite-studio.com (808)CALL-ME

Erika Tucker | She attained professional training from the French Culinary Institute in NYC and has studied under renowned chefs around the world. She is the chef-in-residence at The Ecology Center, a Green Feast chef, an instructor for Farm to Fork classes, and the lead chef behind Community Table. cheferikatuckergroup.com

Karen O’Connell, M.S. | Karen helps individuals, families and

Robin Varnet | Certiﬁed Naturopath, Iridologist, a Master

businesses experience the joy of living more mindful,

Herbalist, an Int’l Instructor of Colon Hydrotherapy with 30 years

compassionate, and healthier lives. “be in the parade of life.”

experience in the holistic ﬁeld of natural healing. QRA Practitioner

karen@vervexo.com www.VerveXO.com

with Dr. Bob Marshall. “Understanding how the body communicates head to toe is key to vibrant living.” www.renewedlifectr.com

Marissa Rose | Reiki certiﬁed, Yoga Sculpt certiﬁed, and a SUP

Sarah Whittenberg | Food writer and blogger as well as a

Yoga instructor. She teaches and leads trainings for CorePower

community activist. She is the founder of the Central OC Food

Yoga as well as oﬀers private yoga, SUP yoga, and reiki healing

Swap. She is currently working on becoming a Master Food

sessions. www.marissaroseyoga.com

Preserver. www.thedilettantestable.com facebook.com/thedilettantestable.

Jenny Ross | Owner and executive chef of the living-foods

Billy Yarbrough | Photogenesis and co-founder of Pyrite Studio.

restaurants, 118 Degrees, in Orange County, California, has been a

Sponsor and manager of the Nepalese fashion Guru and musician

pioneering spirit of the raw-foods. Jenny travels internationally and

Terry Yaqui.

educates on the healing properties of living foods and the beneﬁts

billyyarbrough.com | pyrite-studio.com

of the living foods lifestyle. www.118degrees.com www.jennyrosslivingfoods.com

(Off the Mat)

"The only rea l c onst a nt i s ch a n ge . "

/// I can't even remember when I ﬁrst heard that. It could easily have been something my teacher, Jason Wilkerson, said years ago… or maybe it’s a famous quote? I truly don’t know its origin, but it’s something I’ve been telling my students for years, perhaps partly for them, but undeniably also for myself. /// While stepping to the top of my mat this morning, the meditation of sun salutations to come, the beauty of this repetition struck me. I realized how many times I’d been there before, but I also saw how distinct each time has been. Our practice is so revealing. Each time we step to the mat, we reveal to ourselves where we’re at in that particular moment in time. So often I’ve stepped to the top of my mat and felt strong, other times heavy, light, tired, anxious, peaceful, the list goes on. In the early years of my practice, if I showed up feeling anxious or tired, I might have let it bother me; but as the years pass, I’ve begun to realize all things shall pass. Whatever feelings we have actually only have power if

CHAN G E B Y L AU RA L OVE

we allow them to. I learned how to not be attached to any particular feeling, no matter how real or distinct, because it would eventually change. /// All things are changing. Everything is in ﬂux. Each one of us is in a process of evolution – of our bodies, our minds, our spirits. It’s humbling to realize every single day the cells in our bodies change and, as a result, of course our yoga practice will reﬂect this. Sometimes coming out of a backbend is true elation, joyful, euphoric; other times, that very same backbend may trigger dizziness, nausea or tears. Change. It’s constant. /// Trusting in change makes it easier to not be bothered by things, situations or circumstances. Natural law says it will change. It’s not forever and, honestly, who would want it to be forever? Change is not easy, this is true, but without it we wouldn’t have the opportunities to grow and evolve. Some of our most beautiful experiences come from the times in which we had to endure. /// So I say: embrace it. Welcome it. Be grateful that everyday brings us something new. Be joyful in the presence of growth. www.dharmayogawellness.com

Photo: Chris Justice

Art by Chris Justice - “Nicotine” 57x68” Mixed Media on Canvas

(Ask the Herbalist)

B ur dock for Gr eat S k in | by K ir st e n Ha l e , H e r b a l ist /// I recently received a request from a loving mother who

assisting the body to better eliminate toxins and ﬁght

wanted to help her pre-teen and teenage children create

infections makes it a great ally in supporting the elimination

beautiful skin while ﬁnding relief from acne. Right out there

of acne. It simply likes helping skin better. Rich in inulin, a prebiotic

for the world to see, acne is most commonly genetic, but it’s

that helps feed the good bacteria in your gut, it also helps to

also strongly inﬂuenced by the changing tides of hormones

restore the balance necessary for nutrient assimilation.

(in both teens and adults). Lesser discussed, however, is the

/// For healing acne, I recommend a higher therapeutic

overall impact of our digestion on skin health.

dosage. Use a tincture of burdock (available from a trusted

/// The liver and kidneys play a large role in clearing waste and

local herbalist or health stores like Lazy Acres, Whole Foods,

excess hormones from the body through the urinary system.

and Mother’s), and take 1-2 mL in tea, water, or straight on

Unfortunately, our current pesticide-ﬁlled, multi-plastic,

the tongue. Ideally, you will continue this regimen three

processed-food environment inundates not only the liver, but

times daily for a few weeks. Once every week or so, give

all the toxin-clearing systems of our bodies, leaving their

yourself a day oﬀ. If you purchase a dried root, take 1 tsp

capacity for waste-removal taxed. When we add additional

boiled for thirty minutes as a tea, three times daily. If you’re

stressors like going back to school, the holidays, cookies,

pregnant or nursing, avoid therapeutic dosages; as with any

and family visits, we support the possibility of many

herbal or medicinal substance, discuss your usage openly

unwanted skin eruptions.

with any healthcare professionals.

/// My go-to plant helper for clearing skin is Burdock Root

/// Fresh burdock is also available in some health stores and

(Arctium lappa), also known as Gobo (yes, the same Gobo

many Asian markets. A delicious edible weed, much like

on the sushi menu). Burdock is a lovely weed from the same

dandelion, burdock is excellent as a Thanksgiving dish.

family as sunﬂowers, with a medicinal edible taproot, it’s

Sauté onions, garlic and olive oil for about ten to ﬁfteen

best harvested in the fall when its sugars have moved from

minutes. Add peeled and sliced burdock plus an equal

the leaves to the root.

amount of carrots to the mixture. Add a little bit of

/// In herbal medicine, burdock is considered an

vegetable or chicken broth and simmer until just tender,

“alterative,” meaning its use can gradually help restore the

about ﬁfteen to twenty minutes. As the liquid cools, add a

proper functions of the body. In this case, burdock aides the

tablespoon of sesame oil (dark or light) and a sprinkle of

restorative functions of the liver while keenly assisting skin

brown sugar and salt to taste. If you’d like, you can also add

conditions. Often used as a support for eczema and

turmeric powder or fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro.

psoriasis, you may ﬁnd particular relief for many dry and scaly conditions. In treating acne, burdock’s dual action of

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B E A UTIF UL R O O TS

(CORE Message)

HOW DO I KNOW IT ’ S M Y GUT INSTINCT TALKIN G ? /// There’s big talk these days about intuition, but what is it really? What is our “gut instinct”? Intuition, or our gut, is the inner knowing that arrives with no speciﬁc logical, or rational, explanation. It can be comfortable or uncomfortable, quiet or loud; but no matter the case, at least there’s a little solace in knowing your wise inner wizard has a scientiﬁc explanation behind it.

/// According to a study at Leeds University, intuition is “the result of the way our brains store, process, and retrieve information on a subconscious level.” Meaning that when have a hunch, it is our gut instinct. It is our bodies’ way of sending us cues that correspond to previous experiences. However, though our bodies might remember to send the cue, it does not mean we’ll remember what our subconscious is trying to say.

/// But why is it called our Gut, rather than Body, Instinct? First, the gut is brilliant. Lined with more neurons than the peripheral nervous system or spine, this area feels. Dubbed “the second brain” by Dr. Michael Gershon, we produce hormones (like serotonin) in our gut that intimately connect to our mood. In fact, we often feel fear ﬁrst in our gut, same with love, anger, nervousness, stress and more. Of course stress aﬀects the gut; if it’s chronic, it can even create disease like Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

/// Our gut has important information to listen to. Be present and honor it. You’ll still need your brain, our rational mind, to help your gut make decisions, but it’s certainly an intelligent place to start.

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When you are in a situation that does not allow much time to analyze or carefully make a decision, go

with your gut. Sometimes we have to act quickly and it is better to go with your intuition than to waste time weighing the pros and cons of a situation.

Find stillness. If you don’t have to make a decision right away, set ten to ﬁfteen minutes a day aside to

sit quietly. Avoid over analyzing, reset your attention on the breath. Give yourself a brain nap to get clear and determine whether you’re making a decision that’s closest to your truth and most in-line with your values.

You have the answers inside. Don’t ask others for their opinion on what you should do. Asking family

and friends might feel therapeutic, but it can easily create more confusion. Share your struggles with loved

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ones, but ultimately, the best decision should be made by you.

Ask for guidance. Not just from anyone, though. Look to your spiritual, religious, mindfulness, or higher

power for guidance. Relaying trust in a higher power helps you release tension around the situation, clearing space to make more mindful decisions.

Be Present. This moment is all that we have. Tomorrow hasn’t arrived yet and the past is gone, but the

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(Food Swap)

F O OD SWAPPIN G IN TH E 21ST CENTUR Y

Photo: Kaori

SARAH W H ITTENBERG

/// Here’s the scenario: You and a couple dozen neighbors meet

canning, foraging for wild foods, raising backyard chickens and

in the village square one afternoon. Each sets up a table, putting

even making your own household cleaners – we’ve also seen an

on display the best goods from your own kitchen.

interest in sharing home-craft goods with others. Here in the US, the leading organization to help coordinate individual and

/// Lisa brings pastured eggs, massive avocados and bags of dried

grassroots eﬀorts is the Food Swap Network, started in 2010. In

persimmons, all from her backyard. Matthew is the yogurt maker,

just four years, it’s grown to over 125 local groups around

and he brings jars full of it: both plain and honey-sweetened,

the world.

whole-milk and low-fat. Nik and Fiona are foragers, and they bring jam made from natal plums they gathered themselves. Ben

/// In Orange County alone, there are at least four diﬀerent swap

is the baker, and he has brought a half-dozen loaves of bread,

groups listed with the Food Swap Network. Currently, the most

perfectly round and still hot from time spent on the hearth.

active is the Central OC Food Swap, founded just over a year ago it hosts a swap every six weeks, on average. Located in Santa Ana,

/// You mill from table to table, sampling the wares of all who

COCFS has an average of 20-25 people at each event. Participants

have come to this little pop-up market. Finally, after a while,

bring a variety of items to swap: homegrown produce,

negotiations begin. Some of your eggs for my yogurt? Sure, why

home-brewed apple cider vinegar, coﬀee liqueur, bacon,

not? How about a jar of your jam for a loaf of my bread? Hmm,

cold-fermented sauerkraut, peanut-free satay sauce, homemade

not yet… I’m holding out to see if I can get that last bag of dried

laundry detergent and even lotions. Almost anything is allowed as

persimmons. And just like that, in the space of a few hours, goods

long as it’s been homegrown, homemade, or foraged.

exchange hands and neighbors go home with a completely diﬀerent bounty than they had brought.

/// If you think Food Swapping may be for you, check one out! Search the swap directory at www.foodswapnetwork.com; or if

/// What year is it? 1650? 1850? Is this a scene from ration-driven

you’re local, look up: facebook.com/centralocfoodswap. COCFS

World War II? Nope. It’s 2014, and it’s happening right here in

hosts their next swap October 12 in Santa Ana. Get tickets and

Orange County, and all over the world.

more info at cocfsoct2014.eventbrite.com. Beware: you may get addicted to swapping shopping. Supermarkets and mini-mall’s will

/// Food swapping is nothing new. In fact, barter economies have

never look the same again!

been around since pre-historic times. But with the recent surge of interest in returning to the craftiness of a bygone era – home

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RAW\ H O NEY

(Massey Honey)

{how nature intended it}

/// If you walk the aisles of most grocery stores, eventually you’ll come

/// Most raw honeys have a distinctly ﬂoral taste, rather than just sugary

across a straw- or amber-colored pot, a little bear container, or at least

sweetness, that varies greatly based upon the blooms pollinated and the

some sort of tiny honey jar. The taste is already familiar: generically sweet,

season harvested. This is how we categorize single-source varieties, such

odorless, and nostalgically reminiscent of growing up. But if you were to

as Orange Blossom, Avocado Blossom, Cherry Blossom, Sage, Blueberry,

walk the same aisles of an independent shop, a specialty health food store,

and Apple Blossom. In fact, one way to measure the quality of a batch of

or the temporary lanes of your local farmer’s market, you’d likely pass a

honey is to discern ﬂavor notes beyond generic sweetness.

spectrum of colors, ranging from murky dark to light straw. Granulated or

/// So how can we get our taste buds onto more raw honey and less

crystallized, thick and diﬃcult to pour; or perhaps pourable, but with

processed amber liquid? Look to the source: the Beekeeper. Local farmer’s

visible debris: what’s the diﬀerence between grocery store honey and

markets commonly have beekeepers staﬃng the honey booth, and usually

farmer’s market fare? It’s in the processing, or really, the lack thereof.

the local market or specialty store will have small-name honey companies

/// Used for its health beneﬁts for some 2,500 years, honey’s antiviral,

(look for labels containing the word “raw”). Or, depending on your local

antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inﬂammatory, improves immunity, aides

city codes, maybe you’d like to start keeping your own urban hives. In

digestion, and provides trace amounts of iron, potassium, folate, calcium,

addition to the potential of a honey harvest, you will also provide

and Vitamin C. An excellent remedy for sore throats and coughs, honey

pollination for surrounding ﬂoral sources in your neighborhood, assisting

aids with sleep, and is a time tested antiseptic (combatting bacterial

the declining bee population.

infections on open wounds and burns).

/// Whether keeping one or ﬁfty hives, it’s important to pay attention to

/// But all the health beneﬁts aside, honey’s truly amazing because it has

detail. Novice beekeepers should begin by learning bee biology, diseases,

an inﬁnite shelf life. Raw honey is void of any artiﬁcial or corruptible

and the life cycles of your surrounding nectar and pollen providing plants. Without

ingredients (due to its naturally antiseptic environment), meaning even the

responsible beekeeping practices, diseases are perpetuated, but local beekeeping

hardest honey is still safe to eat. What happens when honey hardens is

clubs (ocbeekepers.org, bascbees.org, losangelescountybeekeepers.com) can

that the pollens and particles collect sugar crystals, eventually hardening

provide valuable resources.

to a ﬁrmer consistency. Placing the jar in a bowl of warm water for a few

/// Living in Southern California, we have two beneﬁts most commercial

hours will let the honey return to its liquid state.

beekeeping operations do not: year round pollen and nectar, and

/// But nearly all of these healthful and nourishing properties can be lost

signiﬁcantly less pesticide usage. In other regions, monocultures (distinct

through traditional processing. By labeling honey “raw,” it means the

crops where numerous bee hives are used for pollination) are sprayed with

honey has had very little (or no) processing, something quite contrary to

extreme amounts of noxious pesticides, remaining on the blooms most of

what many industrial honey producers use.

the year. This forces beekeeping operations to constantly rotate their hives

/// When harvested from the hive, honey naturally retains pollens and

in an attempt to ﬁnd new blooms, while also resulting in stress on the bee

enzymes – the source of its health beneﬁts – but leaving these natural

colonies. In contrast, our urban environment, with a variety of plants and

properties alone results in the a diﬀerent appearance and consistency than

trees and warm Mediterranean climate, provides a sustainable and

generic “honey.” Because of this, many commercial honey operations ﬁlter

continuous food source for bees to forage. Equally important, most of our

and heat honey in an attempt to delay the onset of crystallization. In

ﬂowers are not blanketed with chemicals.

addition to speeding production and bottling, these processing techniques

/// So the next time you’re looking for nature’s sweetener, consider your

are also responsible for creating the golden hue we’re so familiar with.

local beekeeper at the farmer’s market. Or perhaps reach for a jar of raw

Unfortunately, color has nothing to do with the quality of the honey (color

honey over the ubiquitous honey bear. Or, hopefully, begin to research

is a result of age and pollination sources). In addition, processing also strips

ways you can help keep these incredible insects for yourself. Your body,

honey of its more nuanced ﬂavors.

and the environment, will thank you.

B y \ R y a n M . S mit h

www.masseyhoney.com

“ ///R E A C H FOR A J AR O F R AW H O N E Y O V E R T HE UB IQU ITOU S H ON E Y B EA R”

(Massey Honey)

Photos courtesy of Massey Honey

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(Starting Now)

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AN E /Z QIGO NG MEDITATIO N

/// Do you shy away from learning another meditation practice because

you are busy and already have so much that you do for yourself? What if I told you that the effectiveness of qigong makes it one of the most powerful, fast acting tools for wellbeing? /// Qigong practices are gentle and immediately effective, using visualization and movement for comprehensive emotional and physical self-healing. The basics of qigong involves learning how to access the infinite creative energy of the universe to increase your own wellbeing; in fact, if you’ve ever received acupuncture, you’ve received some of the benefits of qigong.

Organizing The Qi-Field How to Feel Fully Present

Conserving Qi

3 /// Basic Principles

How To Energize and Heal Your Body

1 / Begin by relaxing your whole body. You can do this quickly, taking a

Conserving qi can be done anytime after you have

few moments to do this; or you can go slowly, moving through your entire body, systematically relaxing each area. As you practice, your body will remember how to do this and you will relax quicker, the more

organized the qi-ﬁeld. 1 / Place your hands on top of your navel. For women, right hand underneath the left. For men, left hand underneath the right.

often you try. Be aware, it’s often surprising to feel into the places

2 // Breathe gently, like a baby, into the space your hand is covering (the

where there is tension. Without actively directing our awareness

lower dantien). Focus your awareness on the healing and harmonizing

toward relaxation, our bodies show habitual areas where we hold

energy as it ﬂows into you. The dantien is like a vessel, ﬁlling with the

tension. It’s very beneﬁcial to interrupt the patterns of stored tension

pure elixir of life. Imagine it as a fountain of youth, of perfect health,

by attending to them, releasing into relaxation.

ﬂowing into you.

2 // When you sense your entire body is relaxed, expand your awareness

3 /// The beneﬁts of this meditation are received for a few minutes, or

into nature. Visualize the horizon and your entire body as it expands.

much longer, depending on what your body needs. This is a restorative

Move from the front, back, and both sides. Continue to expand past

practice that allows for energy to be stored, bringing more health and

your body and into the vastness of the natural world. Continue to

vitality to your body.

expand your awareness with your body as far as you can imagine into space. Continue to relax. Breathe from your belly; as you inhale, imagine you expand, merging into the inﬁnite vastness of nature.

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3 /// As you exhale, bring your mind into your body. Unite the energy of nature within you. Continue to breathe from your belly. Expand, feeling your whole body as it merges with the inﬁnite energy of nature. Flow

store it in your lower dantien (the space behind your navel). You’re now prepared to begin to conserve qi to help increase your health and wellbeing.

(by Karen O’Connel)

like a river as you open and relax. Exhale, feel the energy within you;

D O SO ME Y O GA

Terry Yaqui & Sacred Ji

AP A RIGRAHA: NO N- ATTACH M EN T FOR AT HLET ES

work to train not only the body, but the mind. In Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the foundational text of yoga, he speaks of the eight-limbed path that forms the structural framework for any yoga practice. The first limb, known as the Yamas, is externally oriented. It refers to how we interact with the world around us, how our actions can serve both the individual and the collective. Meaning, if our training is making us ill or cranky, it isn’t serving the individual or the collective. /// Of the five Yamas, Aparigraha means “non-attachment.” So although it is important to plan your workouts and stay consistent, it’s also important to be flexible – not only in body, but in our lives. Reflect on how you tend to respond when something in your life comes up that prevents you from sticking to your set

The 8 Limbed Path for Athletes

/// In addition to the physical practice of yoga (asana), the ancient teachings

training schedule. /// While training for anything, there’s often a struggle to maintain balance in our lives. Between work responsibilities, families and friends, our energy is required in a variety of situations in a variety of ways. This can keep us from the kind of adequate sleep and nutrition that keeps us healthy throughout our intense physical training. Be kind with yourself because sometimes we’re simply forced

to take a day or two off because of injury, commitments or whatever it may be. /// For myself, I know how important it is to stay true to my training schedule. My Type A personality needs it, otherwise I become unglued when something does not go as planned. However, once I started a physical yoga practice, I discovered I became more flexible in my life, as well. This new found flexibility didn’t chance the fact that I still had other responsibilities and other things I wanted to do with my time, but it did change the way I reacted when training did not go as planned. /// This is the practice of yoga. It impacts and shapes our lives in ways that help evolve our actions when we’re faced with challenge. It lets us be flexible enough that we can choose to act rather than react.

approved 200 hour certiﬁcation program. Challenge yourself to ﬁnd your authentic voice by exploring your passions through deep self-inquiry. /// Find more information at www.jamiehansonyoga.com

J A MI E HAN SO N

/// Join Jamie’s Empowered Yoga Teacher Training at pure.love.yoga, San Clemente: Yoga Alliance

(From the Line_up)

REMEM BERING

Photo: Billy Yarbrough / Indonesia

TH E STO KE

[[[ beat it kook ]]] go back 2 where you came from. I grew up here and surf every day, I’ve never seen you.

/// These are some of the comments I regularly overhear

So here are a few modest thoughts we can all consider

from surfers in the line-up as they vent their frustrations

as we share the limited waves that come our way:

that, indeed, surﬁng has become very popular. More folks in

__Surﬁng is one of the purest forms of fun in the world. You

the water make it more crowded and with their numbers

know this… it is likely this very reason you fell in love in the

comes a breadth of skill, or lack thereof.

ﬁrst place. Be stoked others found that happiness as well.

/// It’s true that today’s broad surﬁng community holds a

__At one point, we were all beginners and we probably

varied and often questionable understanding of surﬁng

created some frustrations of our own. Rather than lashing

etiquette. Add a few individuals with entitlement issues, a

out over someone’s perceived wrongdoing, oﬀer some

couple more with lack of common courtesy and respect, and we

friendly advice about how they can maybe not make that

have a recipe for a potential bummer of a surf session.

mistake in the future. It really is okay to talk and be

/// Sadly, I assume anyone who has surfed one of Southern

friendly in the water.

California’s premier breaks during a busy summer session,

__Ditch the false sense of entitlement. You don’t deserve

has heard that same type of banter (or worse) rolling across

anything more than anyone else just because you were born

the line-up. In some cases, verbal escalates to physical and

here or are really competent. It doesn’t matter where you

the worst side of “surf rage” leads to violent confrontations.

come from, or how good you surf, the ocean and its

/// What I witness with greater frequency in the water really

resources are for everyone to enjoy.

bothers me. I am not talking about growing crowds, new

__How much fun you have in the water, even on the most

faces, or the inﬂux of less experienced surfers. I’m talking

crowded of days, is entirely up to you. If you choose to focus

about the tendency of those who forsake the basic stoke of

on the negative, that is exactly how you’ll feel.

surﬁng, those who adopt a posture of negativity as soon as

__Fill yourself and your session with gratitude. Remember

they enter the surf zone.

how lucky you are to be in the water and call yourself a

/// Riding waves, in any fashion, regardless of skill or

surfer. There are many people in the world who would give

experience, is without question one of the most exhilarating

anything to experience the potential joy you know.

activities on the planet. It is a celebration of life and energy

__Surﬁng is more than the ride. Savor every aspect and

that cultivates such a profound sense of joy, I’m baﬄed

sensation. Just being on and in the ocean is magic. It really isn’t

anyone can forget how blessed they are to play in the ocean.

a competition, either. Share! Give! Talk with each other! Smile!!

How can you instead choose to spoil not only your fun, but the

__Have patience and show respect for everyone in the

enjoyment of others with negativity and selﬁshness?

water, especially new faces.

/// Born and raised in San Clemente, I have had the great

__Remember, there is always another day and another

fortune to call its beaches home for 31 years. I fully

swell… and maybe, if you know where to look, there are

understand the frustration crowded line-ups can invoke, but

even some really fun waves at a less crowded spot.

I think it only takes a conscious choice to not let it aﬀect my outlook or my attitude. /// Arrogance, hostility and intimidation are conscious choices as well, but they’re the kind of choices that drain joy from any life experience.

~ Greg L on g

(Artist Spotlight)

CHRIS JUSTICE

Inspiration is a constant trance that surrounds my being. Overwhelming yet liberating, inspiration is something that I live firsthand; therefore, it is what I am. My world is processed by colors, which are the most fascinating entities of life, and the paintings exist in a world of their own. What's exciting about the abstract process is that I am creating something that does not previously exist in the world and not only giving it life, but giving it a purpose. The purpose of the work is to tell a story. Although I create these works with a story in my heart that represents an experience held significant to my being, it is the viewers job to create a story that is significant to theirs. It takes immense discipline to allow my paintings to have a mind of their own. [www.chrisjusticeart.com]

Above: Wonderland - 50x60” Mixed Media on Wood Left: Legacy - 57x80” Mixed Media on Canvas

( M i n d f u l Ve ga n E nt e r t a i n i n g )

guest’s dietary needs, satisfying their hopes for holiday comfort foods, and staying true to your conscious need to feed them nutritiously, there’s a lot to balance. I have learned it’s best to not compete with traditional dishes too much. Instead of yams with marshmallows, I do acorn squash with root vegetables and turmeric – cutting back on sugar, adding beta-carotenes and anti-inﬂammatory properties while also avoiding a half dozen comparisons to anyone’s grandmother’s buttery yams. /// Try this vegan, gluten free, all organic, nutrient rich, and delicious menu plan to keep inspiration in the right direction.

MENU QUINOA, MILLET, AND SPROUTED BARLEY STUFFING To the grains, add kale, rainbow chard, thyme, sage and dried cranberries. Toss with sautéed celery, onions, shallots, and garlic. Cook in vegetable broth with cashew cream and cold pressed ﬂax oil. Garnish with Brazil nuts and an oven roasted Cranberry, Asian Pear and Goji berry compote cooked with fresh orange juice, raw agave and fresh ginger. SPICED ACORN SQUASH AND ROOT VEGETABLE MASH Prepared with coconut oil, fresh turmeric, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Garnished with parsley, green onion, and walnuts drizzled with cayenne pepper infused honey. GRILLED GARLIC OLIVE OIL MARINATED PORTABELLA MUSHROOMS Prepare shitake mushroom and cashew cream gravy, cooked with white wine, garlic, shallots, lemon juice and vegetable broth. ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND BROCCOLI Roast with hazelnuts, olive oil, sea salt and pepper. BUTTER LEAF, RADICCHIO, AND SPINACH SALAD Toss greens with lavender pepper sherry vinaigrette and top with beetroot, ripe persimmon, and hemp seeds. go to www.naturaloc.com for recipes from this menu Candace.melelifestyle@gmail.com

C ANDAC E FRIGO NE

A MI N DFUL T HA N K SGIVING MEAL

/// Planning a Thanksgiving menu can be daunting. Between meeting your

NAVIGAT I N G T HE HOLI DAY S

With gifts to buy, decorations to don, and parties to attend, there’s a lot of excitement. There are also a lot of potential land mines ﬂoating around for those of us with vegan lifestyles. \\\ Of course the holiday centerpiece is always food. Countless dinners will boast a meaty spotlight, side

(Urban Herbivore)

\\\ The holiday season has arrived, and with it, so has the traditional inﬂux of friends, family and food.

dishes laden with hidden dairy and other animal products, and desserts dripping with cream and sugars. Nine times out of ten, the veggies have been roasted with the main dish, dripping with the fat of beef, turkey, or pork. But, the pickles might be safe. \\\ Along with food, friends, and family comes much welcome conversation. But if you’re the Vegan of the family, you’re also the minority in the room, and you can bet talks will eventually circle to your diet. \\\ As vegans, we might more sensitive than others to the plight of animals and their sad journey to the dinner table. Some of us may even find traditional holiday foods horrifying, but at its core, this is a time of giving thanks, enjoying the people in our lives. So how do we navigate the season, sidestepping the turkey, staying true to our convictions and avoiding confrontations? \\\ Your best route is to have a plan for the season. If you can do it gracefully, arrive to casual dinners near the end of the main meal, bringing veg-friendly snacks in tow. You’ll likely have to answer fewer diet-related questions if you’re eating while everyone else is, too. Of course pita and hummus are welcome at any party, but try something that will really appeal to non-vegans: stuffed mushrooms, vegan street tacos, or even spring rolls. If you’re in charge of sweets, try mashed dates rolled in coconut flakes, cacao and crumbled nuts. Remember, don’t take it personally if people aren’t open to trying your goods. After all, some folks who haven’t tried this lifestyle see vegans as judgmental, grass-eating extremists. But! This can also be a great opportunity to show your friends that a vegan lifestyle is more than iceberg lettuce and wordy t-shirts. \\\ Once armed yourself with vegan fare, you need address the question of conversation. Inevitably, someone will be curious why you didn’t join the turkey gobbling; they’ll ask about your ethics and there’s a good chance they will turn into an expert on protein intake. Though it could be fun to blow them out of the water with the facts you’ve gathered for this very occasion, it’s kinder to avoid what will end in hurt feelings. Try to diffuse the situations with a few comments on how you’ve benefited from a vegan lifestyle, perhaps suggesting you could get together at another time for a more in-depth, nutritional conversation. They likely won’t want to schedule a meeting outside the party for vegan talk, but if they do, it’ll give you time to cultivate loving answers with helpful information. \\\ Being vegan does mean that you’ll stand out in the crowd, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing, especially during the holidays. A vegan lifestyle is all about love and abundance, something easily shared with friends and family throughout the season and the year.

JESSICA ELSE

(Meditation from the Wilderness)

T HE ME D IC INE IS IN TH E PEO PLE

/// The essence of human connection is what keeps us alive. The moment friends catch eyes or feel one another’s presence, a special signal flashes, “Don’t worry, you’re safe. I’m here with you.” Deep parts of the brain are illuminated by this connection and the more rooted you are in the brain, the more physically attuned you become. This stability helps eradicate disease, the toxins of negativity, and the toll of fear on our being. /// Primal states of fear helped ensure our survival, molding our deeper brain to serve us with evolutionary advantages and adaptations. We are historically and biologically encoded to stay alive and stick together so we can pass on our legacy to our most precious kinship. These aged and sage parts of our brain help convert chemical mandates that in turn prompt what will be physiological survival and safety. /// Unfortunately, we’re more often than not out of touch with what real (and necessary) fears are. We bury them with the maddening neocortical entanglement of illusory fears. We daily suffer from self-sabotage – like having the same stress response to traffic our ancestors had to ravenous mountain lions; or fearing failure so convincingly that our limbic system believes we’ve walked into the gladiator’s arena. All of this is counterproductive to the purpose of our innate desire to survive: the protection of connection. /// If you’ve suffered from this, fear not! There’s neuroplastic hope! Try to be patient, knowing that an increase in practice will help to maximize the long-term benefits. By committing to immersing yourself in an amiable community of people, you make room for powerful positive feelings of love and peace. Like many animals, we’re social and sentient mammals, inclined toward integration with our pack. We are meant to live, commune, support, celebrate and spread love with and for one another. /// As the heat mellows into the crisp air of change in the autumn air, dedicate yourself to spending time with those you love. Be thankful for the opportunity to share your journeys in life. This season, use this mantra to help make a loving, trusting leap of faith with others in this world: “My being contains the strength of 1,000 hearts, and with it, I choose to connect.”

May your consciousness delight, may it keep you well and happy for many seasons to come.

ANALEE SCO TT

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Photo: Billy Yarbrough / India

(eat well. live well. be well.) For the past fifteen years, I’ve been educating and encouraging people to make the best possible food choices for their highest selves. It takes an individual approach, but the science that supports our bodies’ health and wellness is the same. Our bodies are like one large chemistry set and everything we do – from the food we eat to the thoughts we think – has an impact on the overall chemistry of the body. To help find healing and homeostasis, we need to make choices that help balance the body. To do this, we can lean on food basics to create a foundation of health and wellness that exudes vibrant health. /// Greens are often the first solution for many because, in order to create balance, we must first alkalize the body. Similar to those 7th grade pH test strips, we can create a measurable environment in the body that’s either acidic or alkaline. Because disease cannot live in an alkaline environment, our optimal solution should be to energize our bodies with foods high in enzymes, nutrient density, and pure water. /// When looking at an Acid – Alkaline chart, greens are among the most alkaline forming foods for the body. In contrast, the acidic side of the scale holds meat proteins, dairy, white flour and sugar. To sustain optimal energy and clarity, we want to keep these food items to a minimum. If you’d like to see a chart, my upcoming book Healing with Raw Living Foods includes an extensive break down of where foods fall on the Acid – Alkaline scale. /// Fifteen years ago, I realized I was sick and tired of being sick and tired. By changing my diet, I regained my vitality. It was miraculous and, surprisingly, it wasn’t hard. At first I thought my commitment to health would be boring and tasteless, but it turns out the exact opposite was true. For the first time, I enjoyed a sweet basil pesto made from pistachios, a chocolate pecan brownie (yes, a brownie!), and breakfast smoothies packed with fun ingredients like coconut butter, hemp seeds and goji berries. /// To experience the health benefits of an alkaline diet, all you have to do is focus on creating balance: balance on your plate and balance throughout the day. Two good rules of thumb are to get a good amount of fresh fruits and vegetables that haven’t been cooked over 118 degrees; and to add something green to any dish with a complex carb or dense protein. /// Next, a green smoothie for breakfast can make a world of difference. Did you know that when you start your day right, you’re 30% more likely to eat well the rest of the day?

Green Smoothie 1 cup fresh seasonal fruit 1 cup spinach or kale 4 oz almond milk or apple juice 1 tablespoon coconut oil Combine all ingredients in a blender and enjoy!

Pistachio Pesto 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 cup fresh basil 4 cloves garlic 1 tsp sea salt 1/3 cup pistachios 1.Blend all ingredients, minus pistachios, until a green emulsion is formed. 2.Add pistachios and blend until thick and creamy. 3.Refrigerate to store. Enjoy within 14 days.

Jennyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Green Sorbet 1 cup banana 1 cup mango 1 tbsp spirulina 2 tbsp raw honey or agave nectar 1.Blend all ingredients well. Pour into a bowl 2.Freeze for 2 hours 3.Serve with coconut shreds and diced fresh berries

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JENNY RO SS

Photo: Billy Yarbrough

(From Scratch, With Love)

Food Styling: Kai Robison / MRK Public

FEW OF MY FAVORI TE THI NGS

Fall Ve g g ie Lasag na wit h R o ast e d B u t t e r n ut S q u ash , S p inach a nd Carame l ize d Onion Fall oﬀers an abundance of my favorite and most nutritious produce: root vegetables galore, apples, persimmons, Brussel sprouts, pomegranates, artichokes, and a bevvy of berries. The recipes below will ﬁll your home with tantalizing aromas reminiscent of holidays and celebration, beautiful moments anticipated all year. I’d like to challenge you to branch out from your traditional fall fare this year. Fill your kitchen with fresh baked zucchini, date, and walnut bread; crispy apple chips and cheesy, caramelized onion, butternut squash lasagna. Seasonal food tastes better so hit up your local farmer’s market for the best tasting (and local) goods. And don’t worry about stocking up: if you grab too much, preserve the harvest by canning, dehydrating and pickling! I could go on and on, but it’s time for me to stop talking so you can get to work. Happy cooking. Remember, this recipe is just a guideline. Feel free to adjust or add ingredients, spices, and seasonings while staying roughly within the given measurements.

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Take this recipe to the next level by making your own ricotta cheese! Ingredients: _1 box of Lasagna Noodles _1 large Butternut Squash, peeled and diced _5 medium Yellow Onions, thinly sliced _8 cups Spinach, approximately (you can also use Swiss Chard or Kale) _2 large Zucchini, thinly sliced ☻ _5 cloves Garlic, diced _2 cups Ricotta Cheese _1 cup Mozzarella, shredded or balled _Fresh Basil, Thyme and Rosemary, ﬁnely chopped _Olive Oil _Salt and Pepper Procedure: Preheat oven to 350 F 1. In a large pan, add enough butter or olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Turn the heat on high and add sliced onions. After a few minutes, reduce heat to low and continue to cook until caramelized, stirring frequently. 2. Meanwhile, place the diced butternut squash on a sheet tray. Toss with olive oil and roast until mostly cooked through. 3. In a large pan, lightly sauté spinach and garlic. 4. In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese with fresh herbs. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 5. Assemble your lasagna, layering as desired: Pasta, Olive Oil, Veggies, Cheese. Season each layer with a little salt and pepper. 6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake until pasta is cooked through. Go to NaturalOC.com for additional recipes.

(Inside Out Investigator)

ROOT DEPO SITS

R O B I N V AR N E T

/// Fall is my favorite time of year. With awesome weather,

A C LOSE R LOOK : Kohlrabi (German),

earth-tones and bright leaves aglow, there are feasts and

member of the cabbage family, Kohlrabi

harvests and nearly countless root vegetables around. It’s a

is knobby, purple or green, with a

wonderful time to breathe! In this time of celebration and

turnip-shaped stem known as the

gathering, we’ll take a moment to investigate the Harvest

“bulb.” If the bulb grows too big, it will

from the inside out: beginning with our digestion, moving on

be tough; if young (harvested within 70

to the vegetables themselves, and ﬁnishing deep within at

days of planting), it’s sweeter and more

the root drives of our actions.

mild. Even the large, ruﬄed leaves can

be cooked and eaten.

PRE PARATION : Always peel the tough outer later. Greens may be eaten raw in

/// Digestion Harvest: “Harvest” in

but they’re usually more than just

my digestive world means healthy,

true roots as they often involve

regular bowel movements (three

stems and bulbs. In fact, there are

per day, the size of a banana, and

three categories of root vegetables

the color of a medium walnut). For

in the family: True Roots, like

urine, if its pH is not 6.6-7.0, our

carrots, beets, turnips; Stem Types,

digestion will never be optimal.

like yams, ginger, etc.; and Bulb

Additionally, you want to make sure

Vegetables, like onions & kohlrabi.

ROOT DRIVE S :

your stomach has the good acids it

/// Excellent for storage, root

your symptoms? Old body traumas

needs to kill amoebas and the like.

vegetables will keep long after

impact our health by leaving memory

Alkaline stomachs are not optimal.

harvest in cool, dark conditions.

echoes on our nervous system. These

/// Often if you’re feeling sluggish,

They’re also used for anti-aging

traumas are remembered and they

it can be linked to improper digestion

around the world because of a high

impact how the body directs energy

and a backed up colon. To stimulate

Hyaluronic Acid content, allowing

ﬂow, disrupting electrical frequencies,

the liver and begin moving the

for supple, hydrated, wrinkle-less skin.

resulting in undesired systems of

immune system, start your day with

Moreover, hyaluronic acid is ideal for

ill-health. In order to return our bodies

a full mug of warm water and

wound healing, joint function, tissue

to their natural state of health, traumas

lemon juice (about half a lemon).

repair, and regeneration. In addition,

must be corrected so that energy may be

Also, try fermented foods (like keﬁr,

most root vegetables are high in

put back where it’s needed. Clearing

miso

vegetables)

Vitamin A, which improves immune

these blockages allows our bodies to

because they’re already partially

health and helps keep our mineral

compensate and adapt.

broken down, making it easier for

stores in check.

and

your system

pickled

a salad, or sauteed / steamed like mustard greens. The bulb itself is crunchy and mildly spicy so simple Indian spices, like tamarind paste, onion, cumin, turmeric, ginger, and coriander work best. What’s at the root of

to digest.

/// Harvest “Root” Vegetables:

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High in minerals! Vegetables with underground parts are widely referred to as “root vegetables,”

☀

(Good Goods)

DYL N /// Three years ago, I was confronted with a choice we all come across: What next? DYLN Inspired came from this time. For years, I had been captivated by a personal transformation through yoga, diet, alternative medicine – ranging from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, empowerment – and the fundamental pursuit of freedom. /// I created DYLN Inspired as a way to find synergy between health, fitness, and products; to bridge the gap between fitness and wellness by utilizing innovation, technology, and design. We developed a revolutionary fabric, called VitaPearl, that’s a synergistic blend of nano-sized minerals and elements permanently embedded within the structure of our yarns and fibers. The synergistic nanotechnology used in DYLN Inspired’s VitaPearl fabric was developed to generate far-infrared (a very specific naturally occurring wavelength just outside the visible light spectrum) because of its positive effects on the human body, like: _Promoting circulation _Increasing muscle and tissue oxygenation _Cell optimization _Regulating body temperature /// We aim to blend natural and synthetic fibers in such a way as to combine nature and performance. Using thermography and live blood microscopy, we tested our fabrics on the human body. Thermography, also known as Medical Thermal Imagery, is used to detect functional health, imbalances, inflammation, and other ailments in the body. Our test subjects were scanned before wearing DYLN Inspired apparel, known as the ‘baseline,’ and after 30 minutes of wearing a DYLN Inspired top and bottom. /// In all test subjects, we noticed a significant decrease in varicosity within previous areas of noticeable inflammation, signifying an increase in circulation. /// More than just empowering our health and wellbeing, DYLN Inspired believes in our most vital essence: water. We designed and developed a vortex inspired portable water bottle made from food grade stainless steel, incorporating our nano-technology and VitaBeads inside a diffuser at the bottom of the bottle. The VitaBeads interact with your water to increase the pH, creating alkaline water, microclustering the water molecules for optimal hydration, and reducing the ORP (Oxidation Reduction Potential) to a negative level, giving the water anti-oxidant properties. The purpose of our water bottle is to give everyone the opportunity to create eco-friendly living water. The Living Water Bottle is in the final stages of development and is now available for pre-order through our website. The foundation has been set for DYLN Inspired. And as we move forward, we continue to have product innovation, technology, and health be our motivational and fundamental drivers. Learn more by visiting our website, www.dylninspired.com.

DORIAN AYRE S

A NEW KIND OF ACTIVEWEAR

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after 30 minutes

\\\ Tis the season for aisles to be stacked with traditional favorites once again. Unfortunately, packaged festive foods are more sinister than they appear. Hidden in candies, snacks, breads, drinks, condiments and (even) gum, sugar has become one of the most important ingredients on supermarket shelves. This is especially true during the holidays, when people’s palates seem to be primed more for consumption rather than refined flavors and nutritional density. \\\ In the New York Times Best Seller, Salt Sugar Fat, Michael Moss cites several studies on sugar, finding it to be directly linked to body fat – a continuous problem in America. According to the Center for Disease Control, more than one-third of the United States is obese and sugar has played a direct role. \\\ “Our bodies are hard-wired for sweets,” Moss explains, pointing out that we have sugar receptors not only on the tip of our tongue, but throughout our whole

s ea son _of://su gar . ☠

mouth. Receptors also line the throat and stomach and are directly tied to the pleasure centers of the brain. Meaning that when you bite into holiday chocolate, your brain and your belly get a buzz during the first stage of digestion. \\\ The recent documentary, Fed Up, explored America’s love affair with sugar. Produced by Katie Couric, the film maintains that 80% of food items in America have added sugar and, when we eat it, our brains light up in the same way as if we were consuming cocaine or heroine. Not surprisingly, sugar is extremely addicting. \\\ “We’re blaming willpower, and it’s a crime,” the film states, because when it comes to overindulgence in sugar, it seems we were born that way. \\\ In fact, studies show sugar as one of the only basic tastes newborns love through instinct. An inclination for other flavors – salty, bitter, acidic, and so on – comes into play as we age. Unfortunately, we enter the world with a sweet tooth and giant food corporations have found a way to use that to their advantage.

Tasty Twist on Tradition \\\ Scientists at Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, have discovered that sugar, particularly in drinks, increases appetite. Meaning you’ll likely feast when you would normally graze. Additionally, they found that the body doesn’t seem to recognize liquid sugars, such as high-fructose corn syrup, in the same way it does solid sugars. This means that when you drink a soda, your

_Dates: Nutrient dense nuggets of sweetness that not only taste like caramel, but are delicious with strawberries and nuts as a rich dessert or special snack. For crunchy + sweet + salty, press their ﬂesh around celery stalks. For a healthy pudding, blend dates with carob or cacao.

_Coconut: The ﬂesh, especially from the Young Thai Coconut, is very sweet and can be used to add decadence to any dessert. Use it in your date pudding or blend it with nuts and fruit to make a sort of cheesecake.

_Nuts: Use nut butters, or ﬁnely chopped nuts, with coconut oil

body won’t “see” the calories, instead it will continue to

and fruit (or carob/cacao) to create all sorts of holiday treats.

cry out for sustenance. In the end, this is what

Depending on the consistency, your creation can double as a

perpetuates the weight gain cycle, making it incredibly

_Avocado:

diﬃcult to break.

avocados are the perfect consistency for desserts. Make puddings,

\\\ Food manufacturers reject the idea that sugars, in any way, are harmful. After all, they are in business to make money, not to keep American healthy; and the US government is subsidizing this epidemic. It’s projected

cream-cheese spread or even fudge. Mellow enough to let other ﬂavors standout;

ice creams, or cakes with wonderful health beneﬁts and a nutritional kick.

_Sweeteners: Use Raw Honey or Grade B Maple Syrup instead of sugar to sweeten your creations. They’re naturally sweet, but have a rich mineral content, giving your desserts a healthy boost.

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that, “by 2050, one third of Americans will have

Tips on Toning Down the Sugar This Season

diabetes” (Fed Up). \\\ And diabetes isn’t the only health risk when it comes to obesity. As you begin to pack on the pounds, your risk for other diseases increases, as well: heart disease, stroke,

_Breakfast: Avoid sweet rolls and doughnuts, choosing more wholesome options like granola or eggs. Don’t worry, there will still be sweets later in the day, but you’ll be happy you started with real nutrients.

_Surround Yourself with Fruit: Fruit has sugar, but not in

cancer, osteoarthritis, and gallstones are among those

the harmful quantities of processed holiday fare. Try fruit as a

listed by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.

decadent dessert far healthier than fudge, or just let it help try to

\\\ Forbes tells us that the average American adult

_Holiday Drinks: Gingerbread lattes and its fellows are part of

consumes nearly 22 teaspoons of sugar in a standard day;

the season, but don’t get carried away. You don’t have to avoid

the average American child takes in approximately 32 teaspoons of sugar daily. During the Sweet Season (Halloween to New Year’s), that amount increases signiﬁcantly and in direct contrast to The American Heart Association’s

daily

recommendation

only

9.5

teaspoons a day.

curb sugar cravings.

them entirely, just go for the smallest size and cut the ﬂavorings in half. Or try making your own drinks! You’ll have total control over the amount of sugar involved and seasonal options, like Wassail, are delicious.

_Keep an Eye on the Appetizers:

Many times, party

appetizers are ridden with sugar. Try veggies and dips over cookies or pastries, remember: dessert’s coming, you can save yourself.

_Alcohol:

Try to limit your intake to a reasonable amount,

making sure to eat along the way. Without food, your body can’t

\\\ The bottom line is that food manufacturers have switched their focus from Nutrition to Proﬁt and they’re

regulate the sugar as eﬃciently, resulting in it turning straight to fat…and a nasty hangover. Also, keep an eye on those mixers -they’re usually deceptively high in sugar.

taking advantage. However, the holidays can still be the

_Be Mindful: Have your favorites in small amounts. Savor the

most wonderful time of the year…without making your

sweets, remembering they aren’t required for nutrition. Let

body pay for it. Create new traditions or use a little will power, but save your health this season. You’ll feel better, look better, and come into Spring with a higher quality of life because you made less sugary choices.

_ Jessica Else

yourself enjoy the holiday and its fare without negatively aﬀecting your health. Moderation!

_Search out Activity:

Plan active games, like charades or

walks, to help use the extra calories. Strolls are a wonderful time to spend together…and a great way to avoid dessert if you’re feeling particularly tempted.

Photo: Billy Yarbrough

F ALL HARVES T JUICING

L OR I KE NYON FAR L E Y

/// Just because stone fruits and berries are no longer available at the farmer’s market, doesn’t mean fall isn’t full of the perfect produce for juicing. Staying seasonal helps us reduce our carbon footprint while capitalizing on the innately higher nutritive value of local produce; so here’s to more vegetables, higher immunity, sustainable energy and incorporating as much of fall’s bounty into your juicing regime as possible. /// Seasonal squashes, fruits, and root vegetables are high in antioxidants and nutrients (just like berries), producing juice with unique flavors and low sugar contents. Contrary to thought, greens are sweeter in the cooler months, producing a more pleasant and less bitter juice than summertime. Winter fruits, like apples, cranberries and grapes, are rich in flavor and antioxidants, helping to boost immunity, and even ward off cancer.

APPLES

CRANBERRIES

Although we can get apples year round, they’re harvested summer through early

These little red berries have a very short growing season, from October to November. High in Vitamin C, they help prevent urinary tract infections and oral

fall. Packed with antioxidants and Vitamin C to help boost immunity and heart health, they also contain the antioxidant quercetin, aiding endurance and making

disease. Research also suggests that cranberry juice may slow the growth of breast,

oxygen more available to your lungs. An excellent energy boost.

prostate and lung cancer.

BEETS

SWISS CHARD

Beets are also best in the fall, when you can ﬁnd red, orange and yellow varietals easily. Nitrates help oxygenate the blood, increasing endurance while reducing the

Swiss Chard, like most cooking greens, turns bitter when it gets too hot. When harvested in the fall, it has a sweeter ﬂavor that works well in juicing, plus it’s an

risk of dementia; beitaine, also present in beets, helps prevent heart and liver disease.

excellent source of magnesium, potassium, iron, and Vitamins K, A and C.

FIGS

Another year round dark leafy green, Kale’s far sweeter during cooler fall weather. One the few vegetables high in Omega 3’s and B vitamins, studies indicate kale to be an instrumental detoxiﬁer at the cellular level.

These delicious teardrop fruits are indigenous to California. Low in calories, high in ﬂavor, mineral, vitamins and anti oxidants; their high concentration of Vitamins A,

KALE

E, and K, combine to ravage harmful free radicals from the body, protecting us from degenerative diseases, cancer, diabetes and infections. Additionally rich in calcium and potassium, they’re a beneficial substitute for dairy in the fight against bone loss due to calcium deficiency.

PUMPKIN

PEARS

produce a wonderfully sweet and rich juice. With a high concentration of antioxidants, it’s not only a natural skin remedy for the dry winter months, but an exceptional immune booster for seasonal colds.

Like apples, pears are obtained year round, but their season is fall. In particular, Chinese Pears are the most medicinal, but all have high levels of Vitamin C and copper -- antioxidants that protect cells from the damages of free radicals while also helping to build immunity. With high amounts of fructose and glucose, pear juice is a quick energy boost, but it also boasts anti-inﬂammatory properties to aide pain relief. This combination makes pears perfect as fuel for your workout and

Pumpkin is the most common winter squash and, fortunately, it comes into season in the fall. Their orange ﬂesh is rich with potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, and high in Vitamins C and A. While most commonly used for pumpkin pie and other desserts, it can

ARUGULA Arugula is a cool weather green abundant in autumn. With a natural peppery taste, it can be used instead of romaine to add interesting complexity to your green juice.

post-workout recovery.

FALL’S BOUNTY SMOOTHIE

FALL ENERGY JUICE

This recipe has all the tastes of fall. It can be served cool as a smoothie, or warmed and had as a tasty soup if you’re looking for a warm treat.

A delicious red juice high in antioxidants and energy

Ingredients: 1 cup Pumpkin (Fresh or canned, but if you use canned, make sure it’s not Pumpkin Pie Filling) 1 Apple 2 Carrots 1 cup Almond Milk 2 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice 2 tablespoons Agave, Honey or Grade B Maple Syrup

Ingredients: 3 Carrots 2 Apples 2 Stalks Celery 1 Small Beet 1 Medium Cucumber Juice of 1 Lemon 6 Figs (Blend in at the end)

To learn more about detoxing through juicing, you can obtain more information in my book, the Juice Cleanse Diet. You can also ﬁnd all of our organic cold pressed juices at the Ritual Juice Box locations throughout Orange County. Find out more at WWW.RITUALCLEANSE.COM

I’ve always been a passionate believer in the power of goal setting and manifestation. Two years ago, I visualized what my life would be like in ﬁve years. I saw a beach house with an ocean view, a morning

M AR ISSA R O SE

paddle, meditation, yoga, and a loved one before a day full of work in the yoga industry. Today I’m living that exact dream and realize it’s time to think even

Formula -- it truly works! So if you usually run away from “goal

Take ﬁve minutes and imagine yourself one year from this very

setting,” take a breath. Recognize you’re never tied to your goals,

moment. Feel each of the top three feelings you want for yourself

they’re just motivations and they can evolve and change as they need

then reﬂect and meditate on the following about your future:

to. Every six months, I come back and reﬂect to revamp and revise

Where am I? Who am I with? What is the weather like? How do I feel?

accordingly. You can do the same!

What do I smell? What do I taste? What sounds do I hear? Am I

Grab a pen and paper and give yourself the next twenty minutes to

alone? Am I by the beach? The mountains? The forest? In a city? Am I

start setting your goals.

content? Am I happy? What do I see around me? What am I wearing?

*1 /GET PRESENT

How did I get here? How long will I stay? Is this a new place? Have I

Ask yourself: How do I feel in my life right now?

been here before? What have I accomplished? Am I truly where I

For example: Happy, Alone, Free, Dependent, Confused, Ambitious

want to be?

Make a list of these feelings as they come up. Choose your top three.

*4////MANIFEST ON PAPER!

*2// WHAT ARE YOU SEARCHING FOR?

Begin with “I am” statements and be speciﬁc.

Ask yourself: How do I want to feel?

For example: “I live in a beach house in San Clemente, California.”

For example: Happy, Free, Loved, Supported, Independent, Grounded

Set a “by when” date for when you’ll accomplish your goals. Think

Make a list of these feelings as they come up. Choose your top three.

one year from this exact date! Break up your goals by: (1) Career (2)

*3///MEDITATE

Health (3) Personal. Now you’ll set three goals for each category of

Come to a seated position or lying on the ﬂoor, palms face

your life, by starting with the words “I am…”

up to receive.

Take a full breath in. Allow a loving breath out. …You did it! Keep your goals in a safe space you can reach for when you need an www.marissaroseyoga.com

energy boost. Know that anything you set to achieve will unfold in exactly the right way. Let go of attachment and live in a space of receptive freedom.

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bigger. Because of this, I have to stand behind my Goal Setting

* GOA L SETTING 101

(Doing Good)

WHERE G E N U INE H U M AN I N TERACTI O N $ HAPPEN Meet Edna Lu, the bus where tea is brewed, people sip, conversations ﬂow,

/// In pursuit of these interactions once again, Guisepi started one cup at a

and ideas are exchanged between new friends. It’s in this repurposed biofuel

time. Becoming known as the “Tea Guy,” he traveled the world re-acquainting

burning, former special education bus that Guisepi Spadafora addresses what

people with the simple joy of unfettered interaction. He explains that, “It's

he feels lacking in society today: genuine human interaction.

often easier to shift our moral framework to ﬁt our life, instead of the other

/// In 2005, after graduating from college with a Political Science degree and a

way around. I encourage all people to explore, experiment, and get to know

passion for ﬁlmmaking, Guisepi found himself in Hollywood, CA, totally

the world from many points of view. This helps us build our moral framework,

immersed in ﬁlm projects. A demanding work schedule led to a void of

discover and develop our skills and talents, and establish a more well-rounded

community in his life, something he longed for. To ﬁll that void, the path

world-view. Once our moral framework is formulated through consciously

Guisepi now follows was triggered by a common question by a girl at a bar,

constructing it - by thoroughly thinking it through - it becomes easier to alter

“Wanna buy me a drink?”

our lives to ﬁt within it.”

/// Profoundly struck by how shallow and empty the exchange immediately

/// Guisepi’s tea is always free, explaining that money is the ultimate corruptor

became, Guisepi realized the basic premise of spending money for a social

of human interaction. He explains that once money is involved, people

interaction distracted from the genuine experience. He had the life-altering

become more guarded, focusing on the terms of exchange rather than

epiphany that, “for the price of an expensive drink, I could buy enough tea to

openness and thought. He is a self-proclaimed “anarchist” where, contrary to

interact with a hundred people.” So began the Free Tea Party concept, and the

common misconceptions of the term, he supports a nonhierarchical, voluntary

new direction of his life.

and participatory society motivated by freedom and goodwill, not oppressive

/// Guisepi was raised in the majestic misty woods of the Paciﬁc Northwest,

rules. Personal responsibility is central to Guisepi’s philosophy, perfectly

brought up by a family of musicians in the San Juan Islands. Hopping from one

summed up with his favorite motto: “Rather than Leave NO Trace, Leave a

music jam fest to the next, their VW camper van was home to magical

Positive Trace.”

summers of music, stories, and community. Immersed in nature and simplicity,

/// The Free Tea Bus is currently on a two (or more) year North American tour.

it was his family’s camper and its tailgate that served as the platform for true

Guisepi and the Free Tea Party are powerful reminders that problems in life

genuine human interaction with friends, old and new. He was witness to

are solved by actions rather than words. If you happen to run across Edna Lu,

people sharing their opinions and ideas, but it was only years after serving his

stop in and have a cup of tea. You’ll leave with a selﬂess reminder that no

ﬁrst cup of tea that he realized how profound his upbringing was.

matter age, sex, ethnicity, or means, we are part of the human collective.

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/// WE HAV E A L OT T O L E A RN F ROM E A C H OT HE R SO TAKE THE TIM E TO SLOW DOWN, DRINK SOM E TE A, LISTE N, S HA RE Y OUR T H OUG H TS , AN D OP E N Y OU R M IN D .

Photo: Chris Justice

FR E E T E A PART Y

BY : JA K E A ND K A OR I

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(Tip from The Ecology Center)

Photo courtesy of The Ecology Center

/ // S UM M E R I S L ON G G ON E AN D S O A RE S OM E OF OUR F AVORITE F RUITS AND VE GE TAB LE S.

_Whether you grow your own or buy from the farmer’s market, home food

and humidity below 60%), Solar Dehydration (see www.builditsolar.com for

preservation is a great way to enjoy seasonal foods all year long. You reduce food

free build plans), Electric Dehydration, or your oven (keep temperatures

waste when you store the surplus, plus you lessen resource consumption by

below 140 F).

crafting your own food (rather than contributing to industrial, mass-produced food).

Ideas: Sun-dried Tomatoes, Fruit Leather, Dried Blueberries, Jerky

/1_Canning_ Canning is the process of heat-treating food and sealing it in

////4_Freezing_ Though not as energy eﬃcient as canning, from a nutritional

airtight container. There are two canning methods: a boiling water bath, or a

and taste perspective, freezing is the best way to preserve nutritional quality

pressure canner. The type of heat treatment you use depends on the acidity of

for the long term. Since a mass of frozen items uses less energy to stay frozen,

the food you are canning. Acidic foods, like jam, can be canned in a boiling

you’ll want to freeze some plastic water bottles if you don’t have enough food

water bath. Less acidic food, such as raw vegetables, meats, and soups, must

to ﬁll your freezer. Chill foods before adding them to the freezer. Also, canning

be canned with a pressure canner.

jars are great for freezing.

Ideas: Strawberry Jam, Apple Sauce, Pepper Jelly, Tomato Sauce

Ideas: Fruit (for smoothies), Vegetables, Soups and Sauces

//2_Pickling_ Lacto-fermentation (pickling) is the process of harnessing the

_For instructions and recipes on how to can, pickle, dry, and freeze food,

power of acetic acid-producing bacteria to convert sugars and starches in

check out

TheEcologyCenter.org.

fruits and vegetables into lactic acid. Lactic acid acts as a preservative, and the lactobacilli (and the acid they produce) are an important part of a healthy digestive system. Here's how it works: you take about any fruit or vegetable, add salt, and let it sit a while. That's it! Salt acts as a biological gatekeeper, excluding bad bacteria while allowing lactic acid loving bacteria in. The end result is a living, pro-biotic food. Ideas: Dill Pickles, Sauerkraut, Pickled Beets ///3_Drying_ Of all food preservation techniques, dehydration is probably the oldest. Drying not only increases shelf life, it also concentrates ﬂavors, makes food portable and easy to store; and you don't need to add salt or sugar. You can dry food in several ways: Sun-dried (you need temperatures above 85 F

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4_W AY S TO PRESERVE TH E HARV EST

lPassion for Produce)

Photo: Kaori

By: Red Jen Ford

A RAINBOW OF PRODUCE AT THEIR PEAK OF PERFECTION

/// In Ayurveda, the sister science of yoga and the

concentrations of these nutrients in persimmons,

greens, and even the skin of green kabocha squash

Eastern science of longevity, the world’s divided into

red bell peppers and pomegranates.

(which softens enough to eat when cooked).

three primary Doshas or seasons: Vata (Winter),

/// Yellow and orange produce is typically high in

/// Naturally blue and purple foods contain the

Pitta (Summer), and Kapha (Spring); in the West, we

beta-carotene, potassium, and Vitamin C, reducing

super anti-aging reservatol (famous for its high

tend to recognize four calendar seasons. So where

the impact of aging, preventing macular

concentration in red wine) and ﬂavonoids that ﬁght

does Fall…fall?

degeneration and prostate cancer. Additionally, they

inﬂammation and cancer, support immunity,

/// In Ayurvedic terms, it’s considered Vata when

also lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels,

digestive function and mineral absorption. High

we experience cooler winds and dryer weather. So

supporting collagen and bone growth. Enjoy orange

concentrations of these phytonutrients are in

this time of harvest for persimmons, pumpkins, and

and yellow peppers, pumpkins, acorn squash,

grapes, purple bell peppers (found at your local

pomegranates overlaps our winter and summer

delicata squash, spaghetti squash, and butternut

farmers’ markets), purple yams or sweet potatoes

seasons -- perfect opportunity to sample the

squash to intake these beneﬁts. Note that butternut

and pomegranates.

colorful bounty bursting with anti-inﬂammatory and

squash can be used interchangeably with pumpkin;

/// To enjoy the abundance of the rainbow, combine

immune-boosting nutrients. Did you know the more

and, once roasted, you can eat the skin, too!

a few diﬀerent colors into one dish: Spinach salad

colors you eat, the more nutrition you incorporate

/// The Fall Harvest also gives us green

with sliced persimmons and pomegranate seeds

into your diet?

powerhouses ﬁlled with chlorophyll, lutein,

dressed with citrus or ginger vinaigrette.

/// Red fruits and vegetables are high in

zeaxanthin, calcium, and folate to reduce cancer

/// Roast or steam acorn squash until tender, scoop

antioxidants and anti-inﬂammatory compounds

risk, ﬁght aging, improve digestion, support eye

and mash the orange ﬂesh, then mix with cooked

(such as lycopene, quercitin, and hesperidin) that

health, and strengthen your immune system. Get

red quinoa. Stuﬀ into green bell or pasilla peppers,

ﬁght aging and have been shown to help lower both

these beneﬁts through green bell peppers, Italian

roast stuﬀed peppers until tender.

blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Enjoy high

sweet peppers, jalapeños, spinach, dark leafy

ROASTED WINTER SQUASH SALAD with POMEGRANTATE Prep time:

Directions:

10 minutes Cook time:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Halve, then

20-25 minutes

remove seeds from squash and chop into bite-size

Yields:

pieces. Drizzle well with olive oil, season with salt

8-10 servings

and pepper, and spread evenly over a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until fork tender and

Ingredients:

caramelized. Stir at about 15 minutes.

1 butternut or kabocha squash*

Meanwhile, wash and prep the lettuce on a large

olive oil

platter or serving dish. Seed the pomegranate

sea salt

under water in a large bowl in the sink; pour oﬀ the

fresh cracked black pepper

water and pith and then strain.

2 heads red-leaf lettuce, washed and torn to

Remove squash from the oven and let cool. Drizzle

bite-size pieces

greens with balsamic vinaigrette and toss well. Toss

balsamic vinaigrette (preferably homemade)

squash onto greens and then sprinkle pomegranate

1 pomegranate, seeds of

seeds on top. Crumble blue cheese over top (if using)

4 oz. blue or goat cheese, optional

& add walnuts. Drizzle with additional vinaigrette

4 oz. walnuts (raw or toasted)

and server immediately.

Roast bite-size chunks of butternut or kabocha squash until tender, toss with blue cheese (optional)

Notes: When roasting butternut or kabocha

and walnuts over red leaf lettuce, drizzle with

squash, you can eat the skin, so no need to

balsamic vinegar and olive oil, garnish with

peel! And, step 1 can easily be done ahead

pomegranate seeds.

and roasted squash refrigerated until you’re

Albert Camus said, “Autumn is the second spring

ready to make the salad.

when every leaf’s a flower,” and whether you view fall as an extension of summer, a transition to winter, or a colorful second spring, it’s certainly a bounty. Eat its abundance to find balance in our shift to cooler days, to support yourself in finding harmony with nature, maintaining vibrant health through the shorter and darker days of Autumn.

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HAR VE S T | G AT H E R | S HARE

(Meryl Medicine)

/// They're perfect, three words in unison. Together they evoke a season of crunching fallen leaves, of burnt oranges and deep reds, and of cornucopias ("the horn of plenty") overflowing with produce, flowers, nuts, and edibles. Farmers tread in golden fields, tending growth; mothers care for the garden dirt, harvesting veggies for family and shared tables. Perhaps the dreaminess is a bit far off for our hectic and seasonally detached lives, but the process is real. And, of it all, the end – the sharing part – is the cake. /// What's more than the feeling of sharing our fortune with others? Abundance is "an extremely plentiful or over-sufficient quantity or supply;" as in, "an abundance of grain," or an "overflowing fullness," or an "abundance of the heart." We spend a lot of time chasing the idea of abundant prosperity in some form, whether monetary, vocational, or romantic. But could our “achievement” of abundance actually be as simple as a lifestyle choice? A change in perspective? /// One of the best lessons is learning the depth of our sensational power over our own realities. By changing our thoughts, we change our realities. So

we awoke each morning already full? The reality is that we already have too much good and too much greatness. What if we spread it like too much peanut butter on our favorite kind of PBJ? What if we adopted the sensation that we are already full of that which we want? “I AM thriving.” Because we get what we give, we attract what we put out. /// Like our practice of returning to breath in yoga, the mindfulness of switching from a state of worry to abundance is also a practice. You practice of awareness may start with acquiring a mantra, “I have everything I need. I am thrilled at the wealth that is still yet to flow to me,” or carving out time for meditation, intentionally dissolving thoughts that lack. For me, it took understanding that abundance isn’t fulfilled by neediness or materialism. It was the realization that having more is, in fact, merely an opportunity to GIVE more away, to do MORE. “If you want something - give it away." /// Switching self-centeredness to altruism is a leap of faith, but every time we give love and aid with sincerity, it's quietly returned in spades. Whether it be finding greater clarity of self and relationships, or the surprise of fulfillment rather than depletion, it’s always a trip. Jon Kabat-Zinn may have said it best: "At the deepest level, there is no giver, no gift, and no recipient...only the universe rearranging itself." /// Our abundance is a seasonally supported intention. Like the trees giving their oxygen, foliage and fruit away these coming months, we too can be like the trees: dedicated to a life of our own growth, creation, and generosity.

△Me ryl Gwinn Photo: Billy Yarbrough

" A n d t h e t r e e w a s h a p p y. " - S h e l l S i l v e r s t e i n

perhaps instead of always needing more (money, yoga pants, wiﬁ), what if

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/ / / T h a n k s g i v i n g i s j u s t a r o u n d t h e c o r n e r. W h a t a

JEF F DAV I S

b e a u ti f u l ti m e o f y e a r ! A ti m e w h e n w e j o i n t o g e t h e r with family and friends to give thanks and celebrate t h e h a r v e s t w i t h e x c e s s i v e f e a s ti n g , s p e n d i n g m o n e y on things we don’t need, and watching hours of o r g a n i z e d v i o l e n c e d i s g u i s e d a s o u r f a v o r i t e p a s ti m e , American Football. Wait a minute, no, this can’t be

what Thanksgiving is about. Thanksgiving is about

M i d - A u t u m n F e s ti v a l ( a k a C h u s e o k ) , K o r e a , c e l e b r a t e d

g r a ti t u d e a n d s h a r i n g . I t ’ s a b o u t s l o w i n g d o w n a n d

15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese

t a k i n g i n v e n t o r y o n a l l t h e b e a u ti f u l t h i n g s w e h a v e ,

lunar calendar:

s u c h a s h e a l t h , f a m i l y, f r i e n d s , a n d n o u r i s h i n g f o o d .

O n t h i s d a y, p e o p l e l e a v e t h e c i t y t o v i s i t t h e h o m e s

I t ’s a b o u t s h a r i n g w h a t e v e r w e h a v e a n a b u n d a n c e o f,

o f t h e i r a n c e s t o r s . T h e y g a t h e r, v i s i t g r a v e s i t e s , a n d e n j o y t r a d i ti o n a l f o o d s l i k e r i c e c a k e s a n d w i n e .

w h e t h e r i t b e m o n e y, m a t e r i a l g o o d s , s p i r i t , o r j u s t a c h e e r f u l a tti t u d e .

M a r a s Ta u n , B e l i t u n I s l a n d a n d s u r r o u n d i n g i s l a n d s ,

/ / / I f w e p a y a tt e n ti o n t o t h e m e d i a , i t ’ s e a s y t o g e t

celebrated one year following the ﬁrst rice harvest\

d i s t r a c t e d b y t h e t h i n g s t h a t d o n ’ t r e a l l y m a tt e r ,

Among these isolated islands in the Java Sea near

especially during the holidays. Thus, in order for us to

Indonesia, rice and ﬁsh are two of the most important

b e tt e r r e m e m b e r w h a t T h a n k s g i v i n g i s r e a l l y a b o u t ,

foods for survival. Islanders honor the harvest with

h e r e ’ s a l i s t o f 1 0 h a r v e s t f e s ti v a l s f r o m a r o u n d t h e

d a n c e , o ﬀ e r i n g p r a y e r s , a n d f e a s ti n g o n l e p a t ( s t e a m e d

world. Check it out!

rice cakes, ﬁlled with ﬁsh, and wrapped in

/1 T h a n k s g i v i n g ,

United States of America, celebrated on

the fourth Thursday of November:

coconut leaves).

/7 Frey faxi

(The Feast of Freyr, Loaf- fest, and Lammas . ), As at ru

The day is celebrated with a great feast. Family and

(Norse Pagans) of I cel and, celebrated August 1st:

f r i e n d s j o i n t o g e t h e r t o p a r ti c i p a t e i n f o o d d r i v e s ,

This day marks the beginning of the harvest season

parades, football, wear turkey costumes, shop at

f o r t h e I c e l a n d i c p e o p l e . To c e l e b r a t e , t h e y s h a r e a n

holiday clearance sales, and start to look toward the

oﬀering to Freyr (the pagan god of the harvest, rains,

coming Christmas season.

a n d f e r ti l i t y ) b y l e a v i n g f o o d i n a n o p e n ﬁ e l d , o r n e a r

/2 Y a m

F e s ti v a l , I g b o P e o p l e o f G h a n a a n d N i g e r i a ,

celebrated at the beginning of August:

a s t r e a m o r o t h e r b o d i e s o f w a t e r.

/8 C r o p

Over / Harvest Home, Barbados, celebrated late

I n t h i s p a r ti c u l a r r e g i o n o f W e s t A f r i c a , t h e y a m i s a

June through August:

staple crop, typically the ﬁrst to harvest. Thus, a

T h i s f e s ti v a l m a r k s t h e e n d o f t h e a l l i m p o r t a n t s u g a r

successful (and even unsuccessful) yam harvest is

c a n e h a r v e s t . I t ’ s a c o l o r f u l , w e e k l o n g c e l e b r a ti o n o f

c e l e b r a t e d i n a b i g w a y b y f e a s ti n g o n y a m s ( o f

p a ra d e s , c o n t e s t s , m u s i c , a n d d a n c i n g . H e r e , i t ’s a l l

course) and holding lots of parades, drumming,

about calypso: a dance that mimics the lively and

singing and dancing.

colorful people of the islands. Oh, and

/3 G r e e n

C o r n F e s ti v a l , N a ti v e A m e r i c a n s ( C r e e k ,

C h e r o ke e , S e m i o n l e , Yu c h i a n d I r i q u o i s ) , ce l e b r a te d a t

o f c o u r s e , f e a s ti n g .

/9 S u k k o t ,

Jerusalem, celebrated late September through

d i ﬀ e r e n t ti m e s , b u t u s u a l l y l a s ti n g t h r e e d a y s :

late October:

To g i v e t h a n k s f o r t h e c o r n , a n d t h e r a i n , s u n , a n d s o i l

A J e w i s h h o l i d a y i n w h i c h f o l l o w e r s s p e n d ti m e i n s i d e

t h a t m a d e i t p o s s i b l e , N a ti v e A m e r i c a n s f e a s t , s h a r e

a s m a l l s t r u c t u r e b u i l t o n l y f r o m p l a n t m a t e r i a l s . I t ’s

s t o r i e s , p r a y, d a n c e , a n d p l a y s i m p l e b a l l g a m e s .

a l s o k n o w n a s a s u k k a h . H e r e , t h e y t a k e ti m e t o e n j o y

Homes are cleansed by removing and burning old

m e a l s , s h a r e b l e s s i n g s , a n d o ft e n ti m e s ,

i t e m s ; t h e s p i r i t i s c l e a n s e d b y d r i n k i n g a r i t u a l i s ti c “ b l a c k d r i n k ” ( t y p i c a l l y m a d e f r o m r o a s t e d Ya u p o n H o l l y l e a v e s ) t h a t i n d u c e s v o m i ti n g .

/4 A m i s

H a r v e s t F e s ti v a l , t h e A m i s P e o p l e o f T a i w a n ,

spend the night.

/10 S a m h a i n ,

Gaelic People of Ireland, Scotland, Isle of

Man, celebrated October 31st to November 1st. T r a d i ti o n a l l y , t h i s c e l e b r a ti o n m a r k e d t h e ti m e t h a t

celebrated July through September:

herders took inventory on their food and livestock

The Amis tribe is one of the largest indigenous groups

s u p p l i e s . A t t h i s ti m e , t h e w e a k e r l i v e s t o c k w o u l d b e

o f Ta i w a n . C o m p r i s e d m a i n l y o f ﬁ s h e r m e n , t h e y

slaughtered and incorporated into the feast.

c e l e b r a t e t h e s e a s o n b y g i v i n g t h a n k s , f e a s ti n g o n

/// I hope you’ve seen that although every culture

l o c a l ﬁ s h a n d o t h e r t r a d i ti o n a l f o o d s . T h e y a l s o p l a y

c e l e b r a t e s t h e s e a s o n i n a d i ﬀ e r e n t w a y, a f o c u s o n

f r i e n d l y g a m e s l i k e t u g - o f - w a r, f o o t r a c e s , a n d a r r o w

g r a ti t u d e a n d s h a r i n g i s w o v e n t h r o u g h o u t a l l . T h i s

s h o o ti n g e a c h d a y .

T h a n k s g i v i n g , l e t ’s d o o u r b e s t t o b e g o o d g l o b a l c i ti z e n s a n d n o t j u s t c o n s u m e r s . L e t ’ s b e g r a t e f u l , a n d p r a c ti c e t h e a r t o f s h a r i n g .

( 7 t h C h a k ra Yo ga )

RE ST ORAT IO N\

۞۩

TH R O UGH TR ANSIT I ON

\ The great Eastern thinkers observed that the universe

yoga to rebalance the endocrine system, the system in

and all things in it, including our bodies are forever

the body that aﬀects hormones. They used various

moving from the Yin condition to that of Yang and then

postures and movements that (1) increased blood

back again in a ceaseless cycle of change. As the

circulation to various endocrine glands and (2) increased

philosopher Lao Tzu said, “ The ceaseless intermingling of

the ﬂow of ethereal energy through the meridian system

heaven and earth gives form to all things.” This cycle of

to certain organs and glands. One Kundalini yoga method

change is thought to be as inexorable as the changing

of increasing both blood circulation and ethereal energy

seasons and the cycle of night and day. This constantly

was to create pressure around a gland. For example, lying

swinging pendulum of change is not chaotic. It is orderly,

on the back and raising the legs at diﬀerent angles

predictable and infuses all things with energy, just as the

increases pressure and aﬀects diﬀerent endocrine glands.

changing seasons invigorate and nurture the earth.

If legs are raised only slightly, from 0-6 inches, it brings

\ Health and all of its mental, physical, and emotional

pressure to the ovaries and testes and optimizes their

components break down when we resist change, but it is

function. If the legs are raised from 12-24 inches, it exerts

enhanced when we develop the ﬂexibility to arrive at a

pressure on the liver, spleen, gall bladder, and pancreas

point of balance within these changing conditions.

and improves their performance. Raising the legs 2-3 feet

\ Since our physical body is the most substantial

improves the circulation to the heart, lungs, and stomach.

representation of us as far as visibility and density is

\ Yoga is also especially helpful for restoring the balance

concerned, we can easily see the eﬀect on our physical

to the musculoskeletal system. When this system is out of

health when it is out of balance due to our inﬂexibility to

balance, it creates a terrible energy drain on the body.

adapt to its constant change, growth, and natural aging.

When this happens, all of our physical tasks from walking

Western physicians now agree that a lifestyle dominated

to housework become far more taxing.

by imbalanced behaviors presents many risk factors for

\ Through Yoga, balance can be restored with two

disease. People who eat too much, work too much, or

opposing actions: Puriﬁcation (or reduction) and

worry too much without counter balancing such traits are

toniﬁcation (or addition). Puriﬁcation actions are

all susceptible to illness. They agree that the most

performed to reduce excesses. They include fasting,

common condition of endocrine imbalance that ruins

sweating, emotional catharsis, and mindful exhalations.

health is the overproduction of stimulating hormones

Toniﬁcation actions are taken to add strength and to

such as cortisol and adrenaline, due to stress. To counter

overcome deﬁciency. They include ingestion of nutritious

its ill eﬀects, calming, rest, and repair are required to heal

foods, resistance exercises, mindful inhalations, back

the parasympathetic branch of the nervous system.

bends, shoulder stands, etc.

\ Long before the advent of modern endocrinology,

\ It is precisely because of these eﬀects that Yoga has

Eastern healers used Kundalini yoga and other forms of

existed for thousands of years as a medical modality.

Photo: Terry Yaqui | Nepal

B Y\ P R I YA JA IN S EVENTHC HAKRAY OGA. COM

(Star Light)

(Star Bright)

Harvest of Gratitude By: Ami Sattinger /// Welcome to our ﬁrst visit together. This is a

balance; a time when we harvest our crops

actions I’m taking in my best and highest good?

space to question and expand your personal

from the ﬁelds, celebrating our abundance as

Will this action help or harm our local (and

belief systems, to deepen your connection with

individuals and as a community. Consider what

global) community?

the Divine spirit within you. My name is Ami

seeds you’d sewn in the springtime, how did

/// On October 8, the lunar eclipse/ full moon

Sattinger, and I am a Western Sidereal

they grow during the heat of the hot summer

serves as a catalyst to help us transform old

Astrologer, a Life Coach, a Wellness Astrologer,

sun? These seeds are our intentions, planted in

limiting beliefs and behaviors, and integrate a

and a Volunteer Divine Light Practitioner.

Mother Earth. There are currently a number of

higher level of health and awareness into our

/// Astrology is a spiritual science that teaches

signiﬁcant Astrology cycles impacting us both

daily work and spirituality. On October 23, we

the art of divine timing, of how to be in the

individually and as a global community.

will have a new moon / solar eclipse when both

highest and best alignment with your personal

Sometimes this time of growth may be ﬁlled

the Sun and Moon will be in the Air sign of

planetary patterns. Compared to Tropical

with joy, creativity, and expansion; at other

Libra. It is a quieter time for us to plant new

Astrology, Western Sidereal Astrology is an

times, these seeds need to mature, becoming

spiritual seeds and deepen the focus on right

ancient wisdom that’s been handed down from

more practical. This maturation can sometimes

relationships in all aspects of our lives. On

the ﬁrst astrologer, Abraham.

be unfamiliar and painful.

November 11, the planet Saturn will begin its 2

/// My work is based upon three fundamental

/// The most important cycles of impact today

½ year cycle through the Water sign of Scorpio.

principles: Gratitude, Acceptance, and Humility.

are those that urge us to develop a more

Since Saturn is our karmic teacher, it will provide

When you begin to practice these principles,

balanced life, both spiritually and materially. By

us with many opportunities to deepen our

your ability to connect with your innate gifts

changing our personal belief systems and

intimate connection with family and friends,

and talents will exude a heartfelt passion,

behaviors (like those that put material needs ﬁrst),

and to become “good stewards” of our ﬁnancial

empowering you to shine your light, allowing

we have the opportunity to evolve the impact we

resources and real estate. May these celestial cycles

you to overcome challenging obstacles.

have upon our higher selves and the planet.

inspire you with deep feelings of joy and gratitude!

/// The Autumn Equinox represents a time of

/// Between now and winter, consider: Are the

AstroCoachAmi.com

(Ask The Madame)

...A Relationship Column By: Madame Jo /// I am Madame Jo, a communications

of almost every conﬂict I encounter. Humans

forms of communication between ourselves and

counselor. I work with all kinds of relationships,

constantly mis-share with one another, whether

those we care about. I started my journey

but mainly those of the romantic kind and I

with ourselves, another, alone, among groups,

twenty years ago and it’s come with plenty of

choose to emphasize communication in my

or between groups. Why is this? As a social

stumbling along the way. The mistakes,

work because I ﬁnd it to be the heart of any

scientist, I ﬁnd the solution often lies within our

however, always involve the bounty of learning

relationship. Quite literally, actually, as the very

ability to help share with the world around us.

the next time around. I’m still learning and will

meaning of relation is “the act of telling;

/// Humans are naturally wired for community.

continue to for the rest of my life.

correspondence; and connection;” and the

Our innate ability to commune with ourselves

/// I oﬀer this column as a resource to readers

origin of communicate is “commune” which

and the world around us has somehow taken a

to answer any questions about communication

means “to talk intimately; to share.” This

back seat within our social structure. This

help and relationships of any kind. Your questions

intimacy of connection and sharing is, in

predisposition for mass production and

can be as speciﬁc or general as you like.

essence, the very reason why we humans

consumption leaves little time for us to truly

gravitate toward relationships.

commune with ourselves, let alone one another.

/// The main breakdown of many relationships

With so much emphasis on individualism, it’s not

is often grounded in miscommunication. People

surprisingly that many of us mis-share ourselves.

have either misread, misheard, misunderstood,

/// Again, I’m not an expert, but I am a mediator

or misspoke to their signiﬁcant other and

and a counselor. Communication is, like

although their intentions were usually pure,

anything else, meant to be practiced and reﬁned

they were often miscommunicated. It’s the

over time. By practicing communication skills

basic act of miscommunication that’s at the root

and tools, we can collectively cultivate healthier

Submit questions to: askthemadame@gmail.com Pl ease note that all submitte d qu estions may be rep roduce d in Natural OC or on my b log.

(Natural Beauty)

LIVING TRU E

W \ D I N A F O N V I E LLE M E E K ///N: Sounds like creating the shop fulfills your need for creativity. D: Yes. When you’re doing something creative, whether photography, painting, or any other thing, you’re actually dreaming it and living it. It becomes part of your whole life, you produce this thing; and, a lot of the time, you look at it and go, “Oh dear, this isn't working,” and then you try again. It's kind of the same thing here. But you have to balance that with being able to understand where your money is. ///N: What kind of customer returns to your store? D: People respond to the store, but it's the street that’s so magical. From the time you step onto Los Rios, you see the trees, you're in nature, and there’s a sense of something very special. It’s the oldest street in California and it feels like people have lived here for a long time. So people are already responding to that, it’s just that the store’s become part of that magic. ///N: How do you define beauty? D: It’s about how you feel about yourself. How you feel about your place in the world, in your life, and what’s happening to you. When you get to be 58 -- oh my gosh, I’m having to own this age now -- you’ve had your share of heartache and loss and you just have to be okay with that. When I look at my mother, who is 91, and her beauty - she was a very lovely, vivacious person - she has been beautiful through all of her ages. That’s how I define beauty: it’s how you feel about yourself, about the world you’re in, your friends,

\\\ Los Rios Street is like a vintage ﬁltered dream. As the oldest continually occupied neighborhood in the state, it naturally ﬁlls its air with nostalgia for simpler times. Down toward the end of the road, past big trees and little shops, is a small store called Nest. A spot for comfort, a place that feels like a

makes you beautiful. ///N: Do you see yourself as a Natural Beauty? D: I am blessed to have a lot of friends. When I look at them, I think they are all naturally beautiful. I’ve searched for their common thread and realized it’s how they think of themselves. When you feel good, you look good. When you take care of yourself, take care of your family, and the things you care about, it all shows. I look at every single one

there most days. She cares for the shop, tending to its needs and the

of the people I’m close to, my customers too, and no matter their age, we all share the

customers alike; but, most of all, it’s her hope for everyone to truly experience

same natural beauty.

her beloved Los Rios Street. \\\

///N: What makes you smile? D: Deﬁnitely my sons, without fail. I have four boys. They’re 32, 29, 27 and 24. They have been very supportive, my husband, too. ///N: What makes you want to hug someone?

///Natural OC: May I ask how old you are? Dina: I recently turned 58. ///N: Do you have a daily routine for feeling beautiful inside and out? D: I have sensitive skin, so I do have a cleansing ritual. I also have food allergies, so I try to drink green juice every morning. If I don't have fresh organic green vegetables, I use green mineral powder. That has made a huge diﬀerence. I also balance that with warm water and lemon. ///N: You said you have food allergies, what do you do for that? D: I need to be on an anti-inﬂammatory diet so I try to stay gluten-free and away from

D: Aww…That is interesting. Sometimes there are customers I just go, “Ohhh,” and give them a hug. I think women tend to be more open to hugging and touching. And this store brings something out, there’s quite a bit of hugging that happens in the store. I think it’s because of a shared sense of happiness. Sometimes shared sadness, too. I’ve found that those sadder emotions aren’t bad, they teach you to go with loss and change. ///N: What keeps you grounded? D: My friends. ///N: Do you have a quote (or mantra) you live by? D: I think “Live True.” True to yourself and to all that you believe in.

white sugar. Also, eating non-GMO food is important to me and South Coast Farms is my go-to. I’ve been in San Juan for over thirty years so the farm has been a good part of my

Nest | 31771 Los Rios Street | San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 | 949-661-1395

life, picking things up on my way to and from work.

dina.nest@att.net

///N: What made you start your store? D: I had been making jewelry, selling in local stores and up in Newport, and I thought the store could be a combination workroom and shop. I’d bring in a few other artisans, handcrafted jewelry, vintage furniture – that was kind of my thought, but it didn’t work out that way. The house in Los Rios became available, I applied, and all of the sudden, I signed a two year lease. I didn’t have any funding or any way to get funding, but I went with what seemed to work here. People would wander through, I’d sell $14-$18 scarves, and I’d be here everyday. Everything really started from scratch, it was one or two here, two more there. ///N: Is impulsivity typical of your personality? D: No, not at all! But I think it’s kind of the same leap of faith having a child or opening a small business. It doesn’t matter how much funding you have – that can actually work against you, being able to buy all the stuﬀ if it isn’t the right stuﬀ. I was able to get to know my clientele, to let the area and the store lead me. I hadn’t realized that having a store, or any small business, is very creative. I haven’t made jewelry for a number of years now because they’re both so creative. And it’s not that you don’t have enough creativity, I’m sure that’s unlimited, but you don’t have the stillness.

\\ \ LOS RIOS STRE E T IS LIKE A VINTAG E F IL T E RED D RE AM .

warm hug from an old friend, it’s quiet owner, Dina (pronounced Di-nah), is

and your family. And also having a good attitude. That’s kind of broad, but it really is what

(Get Out & Go Do)

///TAKE AN IRRATIONALLY LON G D RIV E T O G O F IN D T HE P E RF E C T C ID E R.

AUTUMN

□ Tap a Maple tree…or just eat plenty of Grade B Maple Syrup

□ Learn how to make cornbread

□ Press leaves

□ Go ﬁnd a haunted house (like the Whaley House)

□ Get a new scarf, just because

□ Take a haunted ghost tour of San Juan Capistrano

□ Go apple picking

□ Have a potluck

□ Find a corn maze

□ Take an early morning walk

□ Make your own Halloween costume

□ Figure out what makes the seasons “seasons” in Orange County

□ Make a batch of Mulling Spices

□ Find a favorite sweater and over wear it…a lot

□ Go to a baseball game

□ Do something nice for someone without telling them it was you

□ Play catch

□ Go to yoga

□ Toss a football

□ Start a meditation practice

□ Go on a hike

□ Watch The Goonies

□ Have a late season picnic on the beach

□ Eat way too much pumpkin everything

□ Learn how to make bread

□ Put a fern in your room

□ Go to the mountains

□ Watch Hocus Pocus

□ Into gardening? Prepare your bulbs

□ Switch your cleaning products to natural ones

□ Make a new playlist

□ Invite someone to come stay with you

□ Make homemade candied apples

□ Buy a piece of art just because

□ Find a state fair

□ Start a compost

□ Roast pumpkin seeds

□ Find a pinecone and paint it gold

□ Take an irrationally long drive to go ﬁnd the perfect cider

□ Learn a ghost story

□ Read a favorite childhood book

□ Listen to more NPR

□ Make apple crisp

□ Don’t put all your pictures on instagram

□ Try making Grog

□ Have a campﬁre

□ Use sweet potato in everything

□ Create a sidewalk mural

□ Try a new cranberry sauce recipe

□ Go on an adventure

B Y LI N D S E Y B R O A S L . M . M O N T G OMER Y S AI D , “I ’M S O G LAD I LIVE IN A W OR L D W H E R E T H ER E AR E OCTOBER S .” I T’S ES S ENTIALLY T H E O N L Y R E AS ON YOU NEED TO G ET OUT AND GO DO.

Looking for a few hours of live entertainment, fresh flowers, street vendors and farm-fresh goods? Orange County Farmers’ Markets offer the perfect combination of local produce, artisan crafts, and gourmet food trucks with a fair-like atmosphere that everyone in the family will enjoy. Every market is a unique experience and you can find one that is open

ORA N G E C O UN T Y CE R T I F I E D F A R ME R S ’ MA R K E TS

on almost any day of the week. All of them oﬀer a wide variety of fresh, organic, local goods at reasonable prices. Downtown Anaheim – Thursdays. Noon – 7 pm

Fullerton Market in the Downtown Plaza –

Orange Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market –

in the Center Street Promenade of Downtown

Thursdays. 4 pm - 8:30 pm (April through October)

Saturdays. 9 am – 1 pm located at 304 N. Cypress

Anaheim. Local California certiﬁed farmers,

at Wilshire and Pomona. This market showcases

Street on the corner of Cypress and Palm.

gourmet foods, crafts and music.

fresh-baked breads, ﬂowers, produce, a wide

Certiﬁed market operated by Orange Home Grown,

Anaheim - Kaiser Permanente – Fridays. 10 am –

variety of vendors, arts, crafts, music and more.

Inc. Featuring a huge selection of farm fresh

2 pm on Lakeview and Riverdale. Local fruits and

Huntington Beach Certiﬁed Farmers’ Market –

produce, nuts, mushrooms, honey, free-range

vegetables aﬃliated with the California Federation

Tuesdays. 5 pm – 9 pm on Main Street for Surf City

eggs, meats, fresh breads, baked goods and more.

of Certiﬁed Farmers’ Markets.

Nights. Orange County’s largest weekly street fair

Fresh coﬀee is available, too.

Anaheim - The Farmers’ Park Market – Sundays.

and certiﬁed market, it boasts vendors, fresh

Orange Market in Irvine Regional Park –

10 am – 2 pm next to Anaheim Packing House. .

produce, ﬂowers, entertainment, furniture and

Tuesdays. 9 am – 1 pm on 1 Irvine Mark Road.

Brea – Tuesdays. 4 pm – 8 pm on Brea Blvd and

ready-to-eat food.

Aﬃliated with the Orange County Farm Bureau of

Birch Street. Focused on connecting local farmers

Huntington Beach Market in Pier Plaza –

Sponsored Certiﬁed Farmers’ Markets. Products

with the public, aﬃliated with the California

Fridays. 1 pm - 5 pm at Main Street and Paciﬁc

are inspected to make sure they’re grown by the

Federation of Certiﬁed Farmers’ Markets.

Coast Highway. Aﬃliated with the Orange County

farmers selling them. Features fresh produce, eggs,

Buena Park – Saturdays. 9 am – 2 pm on the

Farm Bureau of Sponsored Certiﬁed Farmers’

and other farm products.

corner of La Palma and Stanton Sears in the

Markets, it oﬀers fresh produce, nuts, and other

San Clemente – Sundays. 9 am - 1 pm on the 200

parking lot. Focus on fresh fruits and veggies,

farm wares produced by the farmers selling them.

block of Avenida Del Mar. Aﬃliated with the

free-range eggs, raw honey, and ready-to-eat

Irvine Market in the Irvine Center - Saturdays. 8

California Federation of Certiﬁed Farmer’s Markets,

foods. Aﬃliated with the California Federation of

am - Noon on the corner of Bridge and Campus

providing a place where California farmers can sell

Certiﬁed Farmers’ Markets.

streets, across from UCI. Aﬃliated with the Orange

their wares to the general public.

Corona Del Mar – Saturdays. 9 am – 1 pm on

County Farm Bureau of Sponsored Certiﬁed

San Juan Capistrano’s Market - Wednesdays. 3

Margarite and Paciﬁc Coast Highway. Aﬃliated

Farmers’ Markets, these farmers are screened to

pm – 7 pm. Located on El Camino Real and Yorba

with the California Federation of Certiﬁed Farmer’s

make sure they actually grow/produce the goods

Street. Features produce vendors as well as

Markets.

they sell.

ﬂowers, fresh breads, olives, eggs, hummus, and

Costa Mesa – Thursdays. 9 am - 1 pm at the

Irvine – Sundays. 10 am – 2 pm in The Great Park

other fresh goods.

Orange County Fairgrounds on 88 Fair Drive. Every

on Marine Way oﬀ Sand Canyon. Features fresh

Downtown Santa Ana – Thursdays. 4 pm – 8

farmer selling at this market is inspected by the

and

pm located on Spurgeon Promenade between 3rd

locally

grown

produce,

artisan

crafts,

Orange County Agriculture Commissioner to make

entertainment, and gourmet food.

and 4th Street. Opened in March 2014, this is a

sure they actually grow what’s being sold.

Laguna Beach – Saturdays. 8 am - Noon.

chef-driven, community oriented market focused

Aﬃliated with the Orange County Farm Bureau

Located in the Lumberyard Parking Lot next to City

on quality produce at low prices.

Sponsored Certiﬁed Farmer’s Markets.

Hall, this market is aﬃliated with the Orange

Tustin – Wednesdays. 9 am – 1 pm located on the

Costa Mesa – Saturdays. 9 am – 2 pm at the

County Farm Bureau of Sponsored Certiﬁed

corner of El Camino Real and 3rd Street. Aﬃliated

SoCo Collection on 3315 Hyland Ave. Run by the

Farmers’ Markets. Provides fresh produce, nuts,

with the Orange County Farm Bureau of Sponsored

Sprouts of Promise Foundation, the market

meats, and eggs to the public from California

Certiﬁed Farmers’ Markets, it strives to include only

features fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, nuts, eggs,

farmers.

products actually grown on the farms selling the

and raw honey. All goods are from California.

Laguna Niguel Market – Sundays. 8 am - Noon.

goods.

Dana Point – Saturdays. 9 am – 1 pm. Located on

Located in the Plaza De La Paz Shopping Center on

Yorba Linda Market – Saturdays. 9 am – 1 pm

Paciﬁc Coast Highway and Golden Lantern.

the corner of La Paz and Paciﬁc Park. Features

located on Main Street and Imperial Highway. As

Aﬃliated with the California Federation of Certiﬁed

farm fresh produce, eggs, honey, and is aﬃliated

a certiﬁed market, it only has naturally grown

Farmers’ Markets, ﬁnd fresh fruits, veggies, nuts,

with the Orange County Farm Bureau of Sponsored

goods and features local food vendors, fresh

seeds, crafts, and a few ready-to-eat foods.

Certiﬁed Farmers’ Markets.

produce, eggs, honey, and meats.

Fullerton – Wednesdays. 8 am - 1:30 pm. Located

Newport Beach – Sundays. 9 am – 2 pm at the

in Independence Park at 801 W. Valencia Drive.

Lido Marina Village. It was established in 2010 and

Operated by the Fullerton Certiﬁed Farmers’

is a certiﬁed farmers’ market featuring fresh

Market Board, it supplies fresh fruits, vegetables,

produce and other farm goods as well as a few

eggs, honey, meats, ﬂowers, and artisan breads to

ready-to-eat options.

the community.

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S U P P OR T L O CA L F A R ME R S

/// It is good for our economy, our environment and our bodies to eat local, in season produce. When we buy from local sources, we support our communities. When we eat fruits and vegetables that are in season,

time of year. Here is a list that you can ﬁnd at farmers markets, grocery stores and local farms this fall:

L O CA L , I N S E A S O N P R O DU C E

we support the natural ﬂow of energy that our body needs during that

LEEKS | PUMPKIN ZUCCHINI.

| SARAH ELIZABETH COLBURN

Photo: Billy Yarbrough

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