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Valentine’s Recipe: Homemade Organic Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn

I posted a photo of this delicious treat a few weeks ago on my social networks, and so many followers asked for the recipe! Here it is, just in time for Valentine’s Day!

Homemade Organic Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn

Ingredients:

- organic popcorn kernels

- coconut oil

- one bar of dark chocolate (or dark chocolate chips)*

- peppermint extract (or peppermint essential oil)*

- sea salt

Pop organic kernels using coconut oil.

Meanwhile, use a double boiler to melt dark chocolate* (I just place a heat safe glass bowl over a metal sauce pan with an inch or two of water in it. Don’t let the water boil, just keep it warm), slowly stir in 1 tbs coconut oil, a dash of peppermint extract (or one drop essential oil) and a pinch of sea salt.

While warm, pour popped corn into a large mixing bowl. Spoon dark chocolate peppermint mixture over the top. Sprinkle sea salt to taste. Mix and serve.

*Alternatively, you could use a peppermint dark chocolate bar, crush it and mix it with the warm popped popcorn, then sprinkle with sea salt. Most of the peppermint chocolate chunks will melt onto the warm popcorn… mmm!

Enjoy!

Remember to use ORGANIC ingredients – especially when it comes to any type of corn product.

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THIS HEALTH TIP WAS POSTED IN THE FEBRUARY 2014 ISSUE OF “THE COCONUT WIRE” E-NEWSLETTER

BeachLifestyle Radio Show

Neil Haley, The Total Tutor and co-host of the Beachlifestyle Radio Show with entrepreneur GJ Reynolds interviewed Bethany to find out about her story and her latest projects, including her partnership with Tampax’s #AwesomelyActive campaign, and her foundation. (Read more at DigitalJournal.com)

Find Additional Business Podcasts with Beachlifestyle on BlogTalkRadio

You can listen to show above, or by clicking here.

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/12...

Surfline Wave of the Winter entry

BETHANY HAMILTON AT PIPELINE

Bethany Hamilton Wave of the Winter Entry from Pipeline shot by Rory Pringle on December 27th, 2013. Entry WOTW-152.

Visit Surfline.com/wave-of-the-winter for more entries.

Recipe: Zucchini Pesto Pasta

Zucchini Pesto Pasta

Ingredients:

- 5 Zucchini, spiraled

- 1 cup (or to your preference) Green Basil Pesto

- 1/4 cup Sun Dried Tomato, chopped / sliced

Use a Spiral Vegetable Slicer (I use Paderno World Cuisine’s model, which I got for Christmas!) to make the zucchini into pasta. Mix with the pesto and sun dried tomatoes, then garnish with a few basil leaves.

If you don’t have a vegetable spiraler, I encourage you to just try this type of dish at a restaurant near you. It’s delicious, veggelicious, and a healthy choice over traditional pasta!

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THIS HEALTH TIP WAS POSTED IN THE JANUARY 2014 ISSUE OF “THE COCONUT WIRE” E-NEWSLETTER

How to Avoid Excess Trash: Leafware

Excess trash is sadly a problem everywhere. For Adam and my wedding, we didn’t want to add to the trash if we could help it so we used Leafware dinnerware. It is made from fallen palm leaves – how cool is that! Doesn’t get much greener! As most of you know, I love the nature and I’m a big believer of protecting our natural resources. Leafware offers awesome Eco-friendly tableware products. I try to make good choices in products which are environment friendly for our everyday use. I believe we can all chip in to make a difference, one small step at a time and help reduce our foot print on our Earth for better tomorrow for our next generations.

So at your next BBQ or party, go green with Leafware, and this Christmas season save additional 20% discount at check out when you use code: Bethany

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THIS HEALTH TIP WAS POSTED IN THE DECEMBER 2013 ISSUE OF “THE COCONUT WIRE” E-NEWSLETTER

Upcoming Surf Competitions

CURRENT EVENT:

UPCOMING EVENTS 2014:

Rating • Dates (Waiting Period) • Site/Location • Event • Prize Purse

1 Star • Jan 3-7 • Bells Beach,Victoria-Australia • Piping Hot Surf Festival • AUS$7,500 [NOT PARTICIPATING]

6 Star • Feb 10-16 • Manly,NSW-Australia • Hurley Australian Open • US$40,000

6 Star • Feb 17-23 • Merewether, Newcastle,NSW-Australia • Hunter Ports Womens Classic • US$40,000

1 Star • Mar 11-21 • Pipeline,Oahu-Hawaii • Pipeline Pro • US$5,000 [MAYBE]

4 Star • Mar 20-23 • Tercer Molle,San Bartollo-Peru • Rip Curl Girls Pro San Bartolo • US$30,000 [MAYBE]

6 Star • Apr 29-May 4 • Fitzroy Beach,Taranaki – New Zealand • NZ Surf Festival • US$60,000

6 Star • Jun 16-22 • Zippers Beach, Costa Azul,San Jose del Cabo-Mexico • Los Cabos Open of Surf • US$40,000 [MAYBE]

6 Star • Aug 8 – 10 • Oceanside Pier, Califoria • Supergirl Pro • US$40,000

6 Star • Aug 20-24 • Hossegor,Landes-France • Swatch Girls Pro France • US$40,000

6 Star • Aug 26-31 • Pantin-Spain • Pantin Classic Galacia Pro • US$40,000

6 Star • Sep 3-6 • Tofino-Canada • TBA • US$40,000

4 Star • Oct 14-19 • Itacare,Bahia-Brazil • Mahalo Surf Eco Festival • US$30,000 [MAYBE]

1 Star • Oct 10-14 • Ogurahama Hyuga-shi,Miyazaki-Japan • Malibu Hyuga Pro • US$3,000 [NOT PARTICIPATING]

Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Website

ASP Women’s World Ranking (CURRENT #44)

Beautifully Flawed Retreat with Friends of Bethany Hamilton

The 2013 Beautifully Flawed Retreat was Friends of Bethany Hamilton‘s (FOBH) very first annual retreat for amputees. Hosted by Bethany Hamilton, Lauren Scruggs, Sarah Hill, Becky Hamilton (FOBH Board President) and Katie Ancheta (FOBH Executive Director), the weekend was aimed at inspiring and encouraging young women who have suffered the loss of a limb.

Song of Solomon 4:8 says, “You are altogether beautiful, my darling, and there is no flaw in you.” This intimate retreat focused on finding beauty even in our scars, as well as sharing inspiring stories, and practical tips for girls with limb loss!

Beautifully Flawed was an absolutely amazing event to be a part of. I can’t wait for next year!

For more info on Friends of Bethany and the Beautifully Flawed Retreat, visit www.friendsofbethany.com

Purpose Film

The film “PURPOSE” was produced by Ride Nature in a collaborative effort with Walking on Water, Nations Foundation, Skate Bible, and This IZ My Story, to bring the truth of Jesus Christ to the world through action sports outreach and evangelism.

Featuring footage, testimonies, and scripture shared by 33 Christian athletes from the surf, skate, wake, and snow industries, along with the support of renowned author and speaker, Francis Chan, this film is one that was truly created to “Impact the world through action sports!”

>> PURPOSE FILM WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR FREE DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ON DECEMBER 25, 2013! CHECK IT OUT <<

TRAILER:

Purpose Film Trailer from Purpose Film on Vimeo.

BETHANY’S SEGMENT TRAILER:

BETHANY HAMILTON from Purpose Film on Vimeo.

Check out more of the other amazing athletes featured in this film on their Vimeo (link above).

To learn more about the Ride Nature organization and the long-term vision behind this film visit ridenature.com or purposefilm.com.

© The Ride Nature Organization and THE PURPOSE FILM. All rights reserved.

Bethany & Alana Keiki Classic

I got to host, for the first time, a keiki (kids) surf contest with my long time friend, Alana Blanchard! The Bethany & Alana Keiki Classic was hosted by our sponsor Rip Curl and Hanalei Surf Co. at Pinetrees, Hanalei Bay, Hawaii on Saturday October 19th, 2013. An increasing northwest swell brought solid, thumping overhead surf, but these island-bred keiki were up for the challenge. It was a great event held in challenging surf, with about 95 groms from Kauai who totally charged!

I held an essay contest to encourage the kids to pursue their dreams. It was fun to read all the entries and choose two winners, who received new Terry Chung surfboards!

I got to see Adam at his best while he organized some beach activities for all the kids. It was fun to have him involved (:

Bethany & Alana Keiki Classic Results:

Girls 16/Under Final

1) Mainei Kinimaka

2) Kelta O’Rourke

3) Sunshine Patey

4) Ashlynn Owings

5) Mikayla Savoie

6) Tiana Tomoda Bannert

Boys 16/Under Final

1) Lucas Angulo

2) Reece Leonard

3) Titus Langridge

4) Daniel Lagana

5) Colby Sargent

6) Kai McIntyre

Girls 12/Under Final

1) Tiare Thompson

2) Keala Tomoda-Bannert

3) Kirra Pinkerton

4) Gabriela Bryan

5) Kaya Lucas

6) Madison Sargent

Boys 12/Under Final

1) Kainehe Hunt

2) Ryder Guest

3) Nathan Tucker

4) Sammy Gray

5) Cole Frye

6) Aaron Feeling

Bethany Hamilton Essay Contest Winners:

Daniel Lagana

Madi Makana Cate

Alana Blanchard Sportsmanship Award Winners:

Sage Tuttekow

Kaya Lucas

SEE MORE EVENT PHOTOS & STORY here: Surfline “Planting Seeds” 10/24/13 • Transworld Surf 10/22/13

Family Time: Highlight of the Day

Adam and I, at the end of the day will take time to talk about the highlight(s) of our day. It’s great to be naturally in the habit of thankfulness; especially giving thanks to God. Also there’s great value and joy in spending time together and reflecting on our day.

I hope you can enjoy this type of conversation with your family, friends, or on your own even (which is awesome too)!