Mundane Moments ￨ Find the Magic

Some seasons of life feel more mundane than others. The overwhelming responsibility of finances, doctor appointments, broken cars, and leaky roofs can take over in an instant. It’s easy to get bogged down by the trappings of adulthood, leaving you thinking, “Where did the magic go?” But the truth is, there is magic to be found even in the most mundane of moments. Sometimes we need to readjust our lens to find it, but it’s often there waiting for us to notice. As we sit in the morning sun, consider where the magic might be hiding in the ordinary moments of your life. Support the Show & Stay Connected 🌙 Sign-up Monthly Newsletter🔥 Join the Hearth📚 My Bookshop.org Page☕ My Buymeacoffee Site📪 [email protected] am I reading?Library of Flowers by L.C. Chuhttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781464265556Cooking Fast and Slow by Natalia Rudinhttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780593836606What’s playing on repeat?Rebel Yell by Billy Idol What’s for dinner? Blistered Tomatoes and Chickpeas on Creamy PolentaIngredients:1 pint cherry tomatoes 1 can chickpeas 4 garlic cloves2 tbsp olive oil2 cups vegetable stock3/4 cup plus 3 tbsp polenta Big nob of butter (or vegan alternative) 3 tbsp nutritional yeast or freshly grated Parmesan cheese Handful of fresh basil leavesSalt and black pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spread tomatoes and chickpeas and garlic cloves on parchment lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Roast for 15-20 minutes until tomatoes are bursting.In a pan, bring stock to a boil, turn the heat down to low, and pour the polenta in slowly, stirring continuously. Cook for 20-25 minutes, until soft and thick, adding liquid if needed. Once cooked, remove from heat, stir in butter and nutritional yeast or Parmesan and season to taste. Spoon polenta into bowls, top with roasted tomatoes, chickpeas and garlic. Top with basil leaves and more nutritional yeast or Parmesan. Enjoy! Chai-Spiced Chocolate and Pecan Blondies Ingredients:3/4 cup butter or vegan alternative 2/3 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup plus 1 tbsp granulated sugar 3 tbsp milk of choice 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 1.5 cups all-purpose flour1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon1/3 tsp ground ginger 1/4 tsp nutmeg1/4 tsp ground cardamom Pinch of salt3/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks3/4 cup roughly chopped pecans Instructions:Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line 9 in square baking pan with parchment paper. Melt butter in saucepan, then put into bowl with sugars and whisk until sugar has mostly melted. Pour in milk and vanilla and beat until combined. Add flour, baking salt, spices and salt and fold until all combined, add chocolate chunks and pecans, mix. Transfer mixture to lined pan, smooth top with spatula. Bake 20-22 minutes, until golden. Let cool for 20 minutes on a wire rack before cutting. Enjoy! Support the show