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PUBLISHER'S MESSAGE

Spring… a time to follow those dreams!

In this issue, we're sharing the stories of women who did just that. One inspiring story follows a local female farmer who left it all behind to start fresh in the Okanagan… it was truly a dream come true!

Lift the mental fog and change your mind’s performance by shifting your focus to brain health; our cover features Cindy, an intelligent, hard working mom who has inspired many people by speaking on this very subject.

Almost half of moms admit to being ‘obsessed’ with worries about their children. Although parental anxiety is instinctual, understandable, and even useful, excessive amounts can harm both moms and their families. To all you lovely Mom’s out there, we have something to help you lose that anxiety or at least understand it better. The article, Always Anxious? on page 22, defines how much worry is too much, and offers tips for breaking the worry cycle.

During those quiet moments, we encourage you to read some local literature from our very own award-winning authors. We have a lot of writing talent in the Valley!

We know this is a trying time for our community and for the world as a whole. The Okanagan Woman team wishes everyone a very safe and healthy season

With love,

Suzy

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All that Glitters

All that Glitters

Although gemstone trading dates back thousands of years, it wasn’t until medieval times that trade in gems became organized and secretive. Secrets of the trade were passed on from generation to generation and are still evident today. It was essential for merchants to guard the source of their precious finds as a matter of self-preservation. Today, the gemstone trade is a closed fraternity based on high levels of trust between members. Trust is the cornerstone of the professio

Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes INGREDIENTS: Cinnamon Rolls 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 9 tbsp vegan butter divided 1 packet instant, rapid-rise yeast 1/2 tsp fine sea salt 2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour more as needed 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp organic cane sugar 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cardamom Glaze and Toppings 1 cup confectioner's sugar 2 tbsp almond milk more as needed pinch of salt Suggested toppings: toasted c

Pomegranate-Glazed Ham with Jammy Cipollinis

Pomegranate-Glazed Ham with Jammy Cipollinis

Pomegranate molasses, honey, Dijon mustard, and allspice create an irresistible glaze for a holiday-party classic: a whole ham. The meat is roasted with a pile of cipollini onions, which caramelize and soak up all the delicious drippings, then served with mini pickle biscuits for making sandwiches. Time: 2 hours 30 mins Serves: 8 to 10 INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 pounds cipollini onions 1/3 cup pomegranate molasses, such as Al Wadi 2 tbls packed light-brown sugar 2 tbls honey 2 tbls D

The Power of 2020

The Power of 2020

With the prophecy of perfect vision as our harbinger to the arrival of a new decade; how we face the future can be ours to determine. Individually and collectively we can take a viewpoint for 2020 that is based on POSITIVITY AND JOYFUL ANTICIPATION. By creatively working with a psychological practice known as mind mapping, we can establish a positive frame of mind as we propel forward into 2020. This visually pictorial technique helps to enlist a mindset by graphically repres

Meatless Lentil Masala Soup

Meatless Lentil Masala Soup

Meatless Monday! It's nice to go a day without eating meat regardless if it’s a Monday. Eliminating meat from your day allows you to opt for proteins that are not found in animal products. Serves: 4 Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients 1 teaspoon coconut oil 1/2 cup red onion, diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 teaspoon Himalayan Salt 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 4 cups organic vegetable broth or bone broth (non-v

Team Okanagan

Team Okanagan

Full of fun and passion for a healthy sport! A team of local female figure skaters, ranging from the ages of 48 to 80, passionate about their sport, are currently enjoying living a healthy, active lifestyle, while attaining silver and gold medals for Team Okanagan! Their journey began in 2016 with just four skaters, over the past three years they have grown to a team of nine. These dedicated and talented skaters have earned medals in local, national and international adult co

Thai Sweet Potato Carrot Soup

Thai Sweet Potato Carrot Soup

Thai Sweet Potato Carrot Soup is creamy, sweet, a little spicy and full of flavor! A healthy and filling soup that is sure to warm you up on a cold day. INGREDIENTS 1 tbls oil 1 cup diced onion 1 tbls grated garlic 2 tbls grated fresh ginger 2 tbls red curry paste 2 tsp sriracha (see note), use 1 if you don't want it as spicy 4 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes 2 cups peeled and diced carrots kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste 3 cups low sodium vegetable br

Cover Creation

Cover Creation

LOCATION: The shores of Salmon Arm, BC. WARDROBE: Clothing items crowdfunded by social media, including a vintage jacket worn by Missy’s mother in the 1980s. Paije Swanton Model DVM (Déjà Vu Model Management) http://www.dejavumodelmgmt.com Missy MacKintosh Hair and Makeup Artist A professionally trained artist, she studied at Blanche McDonald and Make Up For Ever Academy, Paris. Since 2006, Missy has specialized in bridal, fashion, editorial, and creative art with multiple in