Grab a Blanket - Ken Volante (Something Rather Than Nothing)

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We’ve all lived through trying times, and there has been no shortage of trying times in the past couple of years. We’ve had to find new ways of doing things, creative solutions to problems we’d never dreamed of. We’ve had to revisit our relationships with work, family, friends, and even ourselves – and when things became overwhelming, we had to dig deep and discover the things that bring us comfort.

In this podcast, we’ll explore the different ways we find solace and peace of mind. This is your moment to settle in, get cozy, relax, and spend a little time with us as we explore the various paths that people take to add a little joy to their lives.

Today’s guest is Ken Volante. I met Ken when he approached me to be a guest on his podcast Something Rather Than Nothing, where we discussed life, art, music, Twin Peaks, and everything in between. Because we’re on the brink of the holiday season, our conversation often turned toward how to find comfort at a time of year that can often be hectic and often features uncooperative weather, navigating family dynamics, incessant advertisements and calls for our attention. We discussed how to find peace within the chaos, a place of comfort within the whirlwind. The solution often involved indulging in small comforts that we wouldn’t necessarily gravitate towards at other times of the year.

Find Ken's podcast, Something Rather Than Nothing, here: https://somethingratherthannothing.podbean.com

As promised, each episode features a recipe provided by our guest, so here is Ken’s recipe!

Jen's Vegan Cookies of Comfort

Mix Together:

6oz Vegan Butter

1/2 cup White Sugar

1/2 cup Brown Sugar

1 Vegan Egg (or equivalent)

1 tsp Vanilla

1 cup Pumpkin Puree

Mix In:

2 cups Flour

1 tsp Salt

1 tsp Baking Soda

1 tsp Baking Powder

1 tsp Pumpkin Spice

1/4 tsp Cinnamon

Fold In:

1 1/2 cups Vegan Chocolate Chips

Scoop onto baking sheet and bake at 350F for about 11 minutes.

Enjoy!

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Music: The Mess Inside Your Head by Cannelle (www.cannellemusic.com)

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