Simply Blissful Living - Taste of Fiji

This drink, fondly called Sot in Fiji, is packed with healing properties. There are many variations of this drink not only throughout Southeast Asia, but also where many Indian diaspora. This nourishing postpartum drink offers new mothers a delicious drink, but also supports the her healing process and aids in breastmilk production. It helps with digestion and inflammation associated to child-birth.  Ingredients: 2 inch piece ginger, grated (adrak)  2 inch piece cinnamon (dalchini) 1 tsp fennel seeds (sauf)  1-2 cloves (lawang)  4 black peppercorns (whole) (golmirch)  10 cardamom pods (ellaichi)  1/4 tsp carom seeds (ajwain)  1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds * (methi) (see note below)  1/2 tsp turmeric powder 4 oz water  12 oz good quality full fat milk  1 tsp ghee (good quality)  sweetener to taste (you can use sugar or honey)  Method: In a heavy bottom pan, dry roast all of the spices *excluding turmeric and ginger. Let cool.  Cr...

These lactation cookies are sooo delicious and they helped me increase my supply. In the beginning, I ate 3 daily, which really isn’t hard to do since they are so darn good! If you’re Breastfeeding, you must try these! Ingredients: 2 tablespoons flax seed meal 1/4 cup water 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup virgin coconut oil 1/2 cup cane sugar  1/2 cup brown sugar 3 egg yolks 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour  1/4 cup brewers' yeast 1 tablespoon wheat germ 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats  1 cup chocolate chips Optional: add one or all! 1/2 cup coconut flakes 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1/2 cup dried cranberries  Method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C). Mix flaxseed with 1/4 cup of water in small bowl and let soak for 5 minutes. Beat butter, coconut oil, white sugar, and brown sugar together unti...