I admit, like so many things my favorite guys suggests I try, I was skeptical. One, I’m a coffee snob drinker and just recently found the courage to add green tea into my diet, so the thought of anything yellow and warm … well, let’s just say the idea didn’t sit well with me. 

So a few weeks ago I’d just gotten back from a run in the pouring rain and was freezing. And by freezing I mean just a touch above shaking uncontrollably and crying. Yes, I’m a wuss, but that’s irrelevant. I was cold. Very. So I stripped off my outer layer and proceeded to do a little yoga on the living room floor. Eric was “working” from home when after listening to me whine for what felt like an entire day, disappeared into the kitchen and a few minutes later came back with a mug full of something that smelled amazing but again, was yellow and warm.

Before I could utter even one short word, he’d pushed it in front of my face, “Drink it. Don’t make that face … just do it.” 

GOLDEN MILK

• 2 cups almond milk
• 1 tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 piece of ginger
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp honey

Place all ingredients in a blender until combined. Warm in a saucepan but don’t bring to a boil. Serve immediately … enjoy!

DISCLAIMER: Our recipes are just that, ours. Some are modified versions of dishes we’ve had elsewhere or old-favorites that contained animal proteins, while others are a concentrated effort of trial and error. But all are intended to be altered by you and made to suit your tastes. So if you want more garlic or none at all, go for it. You do you ; )