GET SPRUNG 4 Ways to Harvest
Positive Vibes in Spring
Have you ever noticed that springtime just feels lighter and brighter? That’s because, believe it or not, the seasons affect us. When spring rolls around, the energy shifts, and it’s up to us to maximize those positive vibes. Let’s examine how we can make the most of spring and inject some color and vibrancy into our lives again after a long winter. RELY ON COLOR. Colors have the ability to elicit certain emotions and feelings. Tropical tones and pastels are everywhere in spring — the clear sky, grass, and flowers — so allow them to fill your space and take them with you as constant reminders to smile. If you’re up for it, wear some new colors to brighten up your wardrobe, and don’t forget to take in a sunset when you’re able! ENJOY MORE HOURS OF DAYLIGHT. Spring brings more hours of sunlight and warming temperatures that can give you more time to enjoy your morning cup of coffee outside. You can take an early stroll around the
block, get in a workout outdoors, or just enjoy the fresh air. Also, many areas observe daylight saving time, which extends sunlight into the evening, so no matter how you choose to spend your extra daylight, make it an adventure.
WELCOME SPRING-CLEANING. It isn’t called spring-cleaning for nothing!
Decluttering, dusting, reorganizing, and tidying up feels great! It’s empowering and refreshing. There is something special about creating more space in your living space that gets the positivity flowing. EAT FRESH, COLORFUL FOODS. During spring, many delicious fruits and vegetables come into season. Berries, oranges, apples, carrots, avocados, cherries, spinach, and kale are all at their peak. Your local farmers market is a great place to get the freshest produce to fuel your body! Spring is a time for new beginnings and positivity. Make the most of this spring season by welcoming a fresh abundance of love and life.
CROSTINI WITH RICOTTA, PEAS, AND MINT
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INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
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1 French baguette, sliced 4 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 tbsp and 1 tsp salt, divided 1 lb English peas, fresh or frozen 2 garlic cloves, smashed 1 lb fresh ricotta cheese Fresh mint leaves, sliced
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. On a large baking sheet, place baguette slices. Drizzle with 2 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with 1 tbsp of salt. Bake for about 7 minutes, but do not brown. 3. In a medium pot, add water and 1 tsp salt, then bring to a boil. Add peas and cook for 3 minutes. Drain peas and place them in ice bath. Cool for several minutes before draining. 4. In a medium skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté drained peas with garlic until cooked through. The peas should still be firm, not mushy. 5. On a large platter, layer crostini with ricotta, peas, and a few slices of fresh mint. 6. Season each crostini with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
IS THE SUN A YELLOW DWARF STAR? Yes, it is! The sun is categorized as a G-type main-sequence star. But the sun isn’t actually yellow. Instead, the Earth’s atmosphere makes it appear yellow when we see it. The sun is also quite large because stars usually get bigger as they grow older. WHERE IS THE WORLD’S OLDEST AMUSEMENT PARK? The oldest amusement park in the world is in Klampenborg, Denmark. The Bakken opened in 1583 and has over 150 attractions. DO YELLOW JACKETS DIE AFTER THEY STING YOU? No, yellow jackets can sting and bite you numerous times and then fly away. Honeybees are the ones that die after they sting you. This is because they can’t pull out their stinger from your skin without stabbing themselves. WHY ARE THEY CALLED GRANNY SMITH APPLES? Maria Ann (Granny) Smith found a seed growing with her French crab apples in her creek. She was the first person to create a light- colored green apple.
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Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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