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Adding a little spice to wellness

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empowering women

Save the Date - Empowering Women's Retreat coming Fall 2027

More than 200 women gathered Sept. 12 for a morning of self-care for their mind and body. Powers Health's Empowering Women's Retreat took place at the Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster. Attendees engaged in presentations, enjoyed brunch, played trivia about their health, underwent free screenings and made friends along the way. One of the activities involved creating their own spice blends.

Pumpkin Pie Spice 
empowering womenYields: 4 oz. (approx. ½ cup)
6 T. Cinnamon 
1 T. Allspice 
1 1/2 t. Ground ginger 
1 T. Nutmeg
1/2 t. Ground cloves (optional)

Taco Seasoning
Yields: 4 oz. (approx. ½ cup) 
2 T. Chili powder 
2 T. Cumin 
1 1/2 t. Garlic powder 
1 1/2 t. Onion powder 
1/2 t. Oregano 
1/2 t. Ground black pepper 
Dash of paprika

empowering womenHealthy Ranch Dressing Mix
Yields: 4 oz. (approx. ½ cup) 
4 T. Dried parsley 
1 T. Dill
1 T. Garlic powder 
1 T. Onion powder 
1/2 t. Basil 
1/2 t. Ground black pepper 
To make dressing: Combine 1 tablespoon of mix with 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or mayo) and 1/4 cup milk (or non-dairy milk). Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Click here for a printable version of the spice blend recipes.