Ceremonial Cacao Recipes
I discovered ceremonial cacao three years ago and immediately realized that this is not chocolate; it’s medicine. Not only is the unrefined, unprocessed, raw, sustainably sourced cacao exceptionally nutritious, but I found that the time spent making and then sitting with it—whether in sacred circles with others or by myself—is emotionally healing as well. The practice gives me the gentle nudge to disconnect from the chaos around me and go within, even if for just a few minutes. If there’s ever been a time to retreat from the world and go inward, it would be right about now! Please don’t hesitate to contact me to learn more about sacred cacao, schedule a private guided session, join an upcoming ceremony, or bring me in to facilitate a circle with your friends. I am available virtually and in person.
In the meantime, here are some recipes to get you started:
photo from cacao laboratory
Basic Meditative Cacao
1 ounce ceremonial cacao
4-6 ounces of warm (not boiling) water
optional pinch of Himalayan sea salt
Chop cacao and mix ingredients with a whisk or in a blender.
Simple “Hot Chocolate”
1/2 ounce chopped ceremonial cacao
1 ounce of warm (not boiling) water
3 ounces warm nut milk
natural sweetener taste
Mix ingredients with a whisk or in a blender. Enjoy!
Photo by Maddi Bazzocco on Unsplash
Feminine Rose
1 ounce chopped ceremonial cacao
1T organic rose buds steeped in 4-6 ounces filtered water
1 tsp cinnamon
pinch of cayenne
pinch of Himalayan sea salt
Add all to a pot and whisk on low heat until warm and blended. Set an intention, bless your cacao, and enjoy the softness of this special flower-infused blend.
Connection
One of the best parts about adding ceremonial cacao to my life has been the ability to foster connection and community with others. I would love to see you at an upcoming in-person or virtual gathering! Here are a few of the ways I like to connect with cacao:
Cacao Circles
Do you have a space to gather? Would you like to bring a group of your favorite people to experience the beauty of heart-opening cacao? If you live in the Sarasota area, I am happy to come to you!
I love to open the space with a blessing and some background about ceremonial grade cacao. After that, we can simply enjoy the company and conversation the unfolds, move into a guided breathwork session, enjoy a heart-opening meditation to deeply feel the effects of this medicine… The sky’s the limit! Let’s co-create a beautiful event.
Cacao Exploration Workshop
These online workshops are a wonderful way for you to dip your toe in the ceremonial cacao ocean! Our time together includes cacao preparation and instructions, background and benefits, Q&A, meditation/journaling exercise, and optional sharing. Register ahead to have 3 ounces of my favorite sacred cacao mailed to you before the event.
Ritual: Self-Care & Cacao
Daily rituals—those activities I wake up excited to immerse myself in every morning and afternoon because they inspire, energize, and ground me—have become an integral part of my ability to embody my healthiest and happiest self. Sacred cacao has become that for me. Add to that the love and support of a (virtual) circle of women and a recipe for true healing is manifested. I created a 21-day program to help you find the stillness, the healing, and the power of connection as well.