Broken Snowshoe Moon Sugar Moon The Broken Snowshoe is the time we acknowledge and welcome spring as we transition into the re-awakening and re-birth of creation. This special time shows us how life can begin again and healing is always possible. Sugar Moon is the 28-day cycle that represents the time when new life appears and medicine of the earth begin their growth. This is also the time of the sugar bush, when maple trees are rich with sap. Maple sap is a strong cleansing medicine that is good to balance our blood. Mediterranean Orzo Salad 2 cups orzo pasta 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp liquid honey 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1 pinch dried oregano 1 sweet red pepper, diced 1 cup diced cored English cucumber 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/3 cup chopped pitted Kalamata olives 1/3 cup chopped drained oilpacked sun-dried tomatoes or substitute with grape tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup diced red onion In a large pot of lightly salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package (7-8 minutes for al dente). Drain and rinse under cold water and drain again. In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, oil, honey, salt, pepper and oregano. Add pasta, red pepper, cucumber, feta cheese, olives, tomatoes, parsley and onions. Stir to combine. This can be made ahead of time and refrigerate in fridge. Recipe is based on 6-8 servings. Photo by Melanie Laquerre April is Cancer Awareness Month
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