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My creative energy comes and goes in phases. Or rather, the expression of my creative energy shifts. Sometimes it's focussed on novel writing, other times on making my own beauty products, or making candles or soap, or (re-)decorating our home, or drawing, or gardening, or coming up with new recipes and blogposts ...

In this instance, I took an unplanned break from blogging, as I didn't feel inspired to write about anything, and instead, my energy naturally flowed into decluttering, journaling and baking bread, lol. Oh, and I also made a magickal ritual candle for love and abundance for one of my dearest friends who got married last weekend! 💖

Anyway.

Two weeks ago, my mother in law had sent me a link to this video about electroculture garden antennas, and I immediately knew I wanted to make my own. I love natural, sustainable and simple solutions!

But before we get our hands dirty and make our own plant antennas, you're probably wondering ...


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»Why don't we go and have a butterbeer in the Three Broomsticks, it's a bit cold, isn't it?«

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, J. K. Rowling

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Last month I shared my interpretation of the butterscotch-flavoured classic butterbeer that is served
at The Three Broomsticks in Hogsmead, as close to what is assumed to be the recipe – a blend of malt beer (or substitutes such as cream soda or ginger beer), butterscotch sauce and whipped cream, as it is served at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Today, however, I want to present to you my more delicious, creamy and cosy version of the popular magic drink. Made with wintry spices, milk, butter, and whipped cream, it perfectly fits the Christmas season.
It is a very decadent drink that resembles a gingerbread chai latte, hot chocolate, or vegan eggnog.

This recipe is short and sweet (literally, it is pretty sweet), and you can whip this up in no time, even without a magic wand! And your kids are going to love this, too.

While this recipe doesn't exactly taste like the butterbeer in the books, it's super delicious and will bring back fond memories of the magical world. Enjoy this spicy warm version snuggled up during your next Harry Potter movie marathon :)



VEGAN HOT WINTRY BUTTERBEER

Preparation time: 5 mins
Main ingredients: malt beer, sugar, butter
difficulty level: easy
serves: 4
suitable for: vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free, nut-free, alcohol-free

Ingredients:

2 cups (500 ml) malt beer
2 cups (500 ml) full-fat oat milk (I use
Alpro Not M*LK)
1/2 cup vegan butter (I use the German brand Alsan bio)
1/3 cup to 2/3 cup brown sugar
(depending on how sweet you like it – I prefer less sugar)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
pinch of salt

vegan whipped cream
, to serve
date syrup, to serve

Instructions:

In a small saucepan, heat up brown sugar and 4 tbsp of oat milk over medium heat, stirring constantly. Once the mixture starts to bubble lightly, switch to low heat, and carefully add the vegan butter, malt beer, remaining oat milk, and spices.

Continue to stir until the sugar and butter have completely melted. W
hisk vigorously until frothy.

Pour into heat-proof mugs, leaving room for the whipping cream on top. Top with a generous dollop of vegan whipped cream and some date syrup drizzled over the whipped cream – don't skip this part, as it adds that lovely caramel flavour to the beverage!

Serve hot. Cosy up with a cuddly blanket and a Harry Potter book, and enjoy.

Yum!




Also check out my other butterbeer creations:


Madam Rosmerta's Butterbeer (vegan)
Butterbeer Fudge (vegan)



♥

Maisy


[image source: The Odyssey Online]

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Ah, it's the time of making New Year's resolutions and setting intentions. I hope you had a wonderful transition into 2023, and are looking forward to what is to come this year!

It's a fresh new year, a fresh start.

I love journaling to get clear on my visions, my motivations and my needs. If I don't know WHY I want something, chances are that I won't take action in the right direction, or I might be mistaken about the direction I'm heading.

Journaling is a great tool for expressing yourself artistically, identifying and reflecting on thoughts and feelings, as well as for visualising and planning your life.

Personally, I use 5 different journals and planners for different purposes, and today I want to share how I use each of them.


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