The Light In You—Mercury Rev’s 10th full-length and first in seven years—picks up where 2008’s Snowflake Midnight left off, with stalwart founders Jonathan Donahue and Grasshopper drawing inspiration from nature and the Rubik’s Cube of love in equal measure. There is a strong autumnal vibe about the affair—a modern Days Of Future Passed, complete with sweeping orchestral touches and wistful remembrances by the fistful. When the band’s “psychedelic rock and blue-eyed soul” finds its groove, it’s still a breathless wonder to behold. Mercury Rev will be guest editing magnetmagazine.com all week. Read out MAGNET Classics feature on the band’s Yerself Is Steam.
Anthony Molina: I’ve been practicing Kundalini yoga for about seven years now. In my practices, aside from many meditations and kriyas, I’ve learned a great deal of healthy and fun recipes. One of these is called golden milk. Golden milk is an ancient Ayurvedic healing tonic made of turmeric and milk. Turmeric is the most healing root for the body and comes from the root of a plant grown mainly in India. It is known to be beneficial to the inner organs, the spine and the joints and is purifying to the blood. When used internally, it should be cooked rather than raw, so that the body can more easily assimilate its healing powers. Golden milk is especially beneficial for stiff joints.
Ingredients:
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 cup water
8 ounces milk
2 tablespoons raw almond oil
Honey to taste
Cooking Instructions:
Simmer turmeric in water until it forms a nice paste. Cook for eight minutes and add more water if necessary. Bring milk to a boil with the almond oil and as soon as it boils, remove from heat. Combine the two mixtures, adding honey to taste.
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