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IN THIS ISSUE:
From Volatility to Opportunity: 6 Investment Themes That Shaped Financial Markets in 2025
Winter Blues: Tips for Battling Seasonal Depression and Loneliness A Fresh Start for Your Future: Why You Should Review Your Retirement Contributions Now Weaving Connection and Care: Insights from The Tapestry Gathering
Heeding John Wesley’s Counsel: Adding Movement to Your Workday Take a Snack Break: Quinoa and Cottage Cheese Slice Recipe
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From Volatility to Opportunity: 6 Investment Themes That Shaped Financial Markets in 2025
2025 Markets in Review: A Tale of Two Halves Globalmarketsin2025werefullofcontrasts.Thefirst halfoftheyearbroughtsignificantmarketfluctuations anduncertainty,drivenbytariffshocks,fiscalconcerns andquestionsabouteconomicgrowth.Headlines focusedontradetensionsandglobalconflicts,and investorswonderedwhatthesedynamicsmightmean forinflationandinterestrates.
Astheyearwenton,however,marketsregained momentum.Continuedgovernmentspendingaround theworld,lowerinterestrates,andexcitementaround technologicalinnovation—especiallyartificial intelligence(AI)—helpedboostinvestorconfidence.
In2025,stocksdeliveredstrongreturnsoverall,with theS&P500gainingnearly18%fortheyear.Butthe storywasnuanced.The“Magnificent7”technology companies(Google’sparentcompanyAlphabet, Amazon,Apple,Tesla,Facebook’sparentcompany Meta,MicrosoftandNvidia)dominatedheadlines again,thoughtheirperformancewaslessuniformthan inprioryears.
Meanwhile,internationalstocks,asmeasuredbythe MSCIACWIex-U.S.Index(whichgained32%in2025), outperformedU.S.stocksforjustthethirdtimeinthe pastdecade.
Bondmarketstoldasimilarstory.Early-yearvolatility gavewaytostrongerperformanceinthesecondhalf oftheyear,withtheU.S.AggregateBondIndex,a broadU.S.bondindex,returningover7%forthe year.Emergingmarketbondsalsooutperformed, supportedbystronginterestratesandaweakerU.S. dollar.
Theseshiftingmarketconditionsbetweenthefirst andsecondhalvesof2025areareminderofwhy diversificationmatters.Spreadinginvestmentsacross differenttypesofassetsandareasoftheworldhelps manageriskwhilecreatingopportunitiesforlongtermgrowth.
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Weknowthatmarketheadlinescanfeel overwhelming.Butourinvestmentapproachisbuilt formomentslikethese,stayingsteadyevenwhen marketsarenot.
Wedon’tchasetrendsorreacttoeveryshort-term marketswing.Instead,wefocuson:
Theseprinciplesguideeveryinvestmentdecisionwe makeonyourbehalf. What It Means for You
PurposefulDiversification:Spreadinginvestments acrossassetclassesandgeographicregionsto reducerisk.
InvestmentExcellence:Workingwithworld-class investmentmanagersandmaintainingrigorous oversight.
FeesforValue:Ensuringcostsarefairandaligned withthevaluedelivered.
Values-AlignedInvesting:Integrating sustainabilityconsiderationsinwaysthat complementourfiduciaryresponsibilities.
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Wespath’sinvestmentofferingsincludemore thanjustretirementbenefits Wealsohelpa widerangeofvalues-alignednonprofitsinvestthe assetsthatdrivetheirmissions.Ifyouworkwitha church,foundation,highereducationinstitution, healthcareorganizationorothernonprofit lookingtobuildanendowmentorinvestitsnonbenefitassets,wecanhelp!
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Looking Ahead
Asweenter2026,wedosowithoptimismand realism Marketscontinuetofacechallenges,including highstockvaluations,record-highconcentration withinasmallnumberofstocks,andongoing geopoliticaluncertainty Yet,positivesignsremain: continuedtechnologicalinnovation,accommodative financialconditions,andthepotentialforlower interestratesareallreasonsforoptimism.
Still,noinvestorhasacrystalball Butsuccessful investingisn’taboutpredictingeverytwistandturnin thefinancialmarkets it’saboutbuildingportfolios thatcanperformacrossmanydifferentmarket environments.AtWespath,thatmeansmaintaining discipline,focusingonthelongterm,andaligningour strategieswithyourneedsandvalues
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Winter Blues: Tips for Battling Seasonal Depression and Loneliness
Asthewindturnsfrigidandthenightsgrowlonger, youmaysenseaninexplicableshiftinyourmood. There’sascientifictermforthiscommoncaseof “winterblues”:seasonalaffectivedisorder(SAD) SAD isatypeofdepressionthat’srelatedtochangesin seasons,withsymptomssuchassadness,lowenergy anddifficultysleepingoftensurfacinginautumnand continuingthroughthewintermonths
Ontopoftheseasonalfunk,there’sachanceyou’ve feltlonelydespiteyourbesteffortstostayconnected Ifso,youaren’talone.Lonelinessisontherise,with 22%ofemployeespolledgloballyexperiencing lonelinesseveryday,accordingtoGallup’s2025State oftheGlobalWorkplaceReport.Wespath’s2025 ClergyWell-BeingSurveyalsofoundthat33%of UnitedMethodistChurchclergysurveyedfeellonely andisolatedatwork,and28%don’tfeelunderstood byfamilyandfriends.
Perhapsyoudon’ttypicallyexperienceseasonal depressionorlonelinessbuthavemomentswhenlife feelsabitstagnant,whichcanalsoputadamperon yourmood Duringthesemomentsofsadness,
lonelinessorlethargy,thereareafewthingsyoucando toupliftyouroutlook
The Novelty Rule
LizMoody,authorandhostofaresearch-backed wellnesspodcast,suggestsincorporatingthe“novelty rule”intoyourlifestyle.Thenoveltyruleinvolves consciouslyseekingnewexperiencesasoftenas possibletoslowdownyourperceptionoftimeand positivelyimpactyourwell-being.Moodyexplainsthat it’snotaboutdoingsomethingdrasticallydifferentbut ratherswitchingupwhatyou’realreadydoing.
Hereareafewexamplesyoucanpracticeweekly:
Phoneafriendthatyouhaven’tspokentoinawhile WatchamovieorTVshowinagenrethatyou haven’texploredbefore Makeanewrecipe(tryoutthisquinoaandcottage cheeseslicerecipe)
Gotoauniquefarmer’smarketorsupermarket Visitanewcoffeeshoporrestaurant Playaboardgameyou’veneverplayedbefore
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Make Meaningful Connections
Ifyou’refeelingalackofsocialinteraction,inher interviewwithCNBCMakeIt,clinicalpsychologistDr. AnnabelleChowsuggestsputtingintheeffortto developmeaningfulrelationshipswithfriendsand workcolleagues,suchasparticipatinginoffice gatheringsandotherscenarioswhereyoucanconnect withpeople
Sheemphasizestheimportanceofdeveloping differenttypesoffriends,likecasual,workand“heartto-heart”friends,andcultivatingtheawarenessto knowwhentocontacteachfriend
Instill Healthy Habits and Reframe Your Thinking
Dr.Chowexplainsthathavingaroutinecanhelpfight feelingsofdespair.“Ifyouhavesomething…locked intoyourschedulethatisregular,forexample,ayoga class thatcanhelptoremovethosepocketsoftime thatcanamplifyloneliness,”shesays.
Wecanalsohavepreconceivedideasofhowothers perceiveus.Forexample,ifwethinksomeonedoesn’t likeus,wemightbecomemoredefensive,whichcan stopapromisingrelationshipfromdeveloping The remedy?Havinganhonestconversationwiththe individualinsteadofformingfalseassumptions.
Change Your Environment
Finally,Dr.Chowrecommendstakingyourselfoutof theenvironmentwhereyoufeellonely.“IfIhavebeen coopedupinmybedroomthewholedayandIfeel verylonely,thentheimmediateactionistogetoutof myroom,”shesays.
Remembertodothe“oppositeaction.”Ifyou’vebeen lyingdown,getupandgoforawalkorcompletea workout.Ifyou’vebeenisolatedallday,callafamily memberorgrablunchwithafriend.
Ifyou’refeelingunmotivatedormisunderstood,try somethingsimplebutoutsideofyourusualnorm. You’llbesurprisedbythepositivemoodthesmall changeortaskcanbring.
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A Fresh Start for Your Future: Why You Should
Review Your Retirement Contributions Now
Anewyearoftenbringsasenseofpossibility Weset goals,revisitprioritiesandthinkaboutwhatwewant themonthsaheadtohold Thebeginningoftheyear isoneofthebesttimestomakesmalladjustmentsto yourretirementplanningthatcanhaveameaningful impactonyourfuture.
Whetheryouarejuststartingyourcareer,mid-career orgettingclosertoretirement,nowisagreat momenttoreviewyourretirementcontributions
Start Where You Are
Wealltendtothinkthatretirementissomewherein thedistantfuture.Somemightconsiderplanningfor retirementselfishorfeelthattheydon’thavemoneyto spare.Thetruthisthateveryamountyousetaside fromyourpaycheckisasteptowardthelifeyouwant toliveandhowyoucanprovideforyourfamily. Beginningnowallowsyoureffortstobuildovertime andputsyouonapathtowardamoresecurefuture.
BruceGalvin,CFP ,conferencebenefitsofficer(CBO) withtheAlaskaandthePacificNorthwest ConferencesofTheUnitedMethodistChurch(UMC), hasseenthissimpleprincipleplayoutformanyclergy inhisconferences—andforhimselfpersonally. ©
“IunderstoodfrommyeconomicsbackgroundthatI neededtogetmoneyinmyretirementaccount early,”Brucesaid.Andoverhis50yearsofexperience withtheUMC,ithasaddedup.
Savingforretirementearlyoninyourcareercanbe helpful,butit’snotan“allornothing”situation.The mostimportantstepisjustgettingstarted.
Small Increases Can Make a Big Difference
Increasingyourmonthlycontributiontoyour retirementplanevenslightlyovertimecanhelp strengthenyourfinancialfoundation.
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Small Increases Can Make a Big Difference (CONTINUED)
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Oneofthemostpowerfultoolsinretirementsavingis compoundinterest,whichBrucereferstoas“the8 lawoftheuniverse.”Insimpleterms,compound interestis"interestoninterest"—yourmoneyhasthe potentialtoearnmoney,andthenthatearnedmoney startsearningitsowninterest,creatingasnowball effectthatcancauseyoursavingstogrow exponentiallyovertime.
Evenmodestincreases,suchasraisingtheamountyou contributefromyourpayby1%,canaddupoverthe years.Bruceagrees,notingthathenotonlycounsels clergyinthisregard,hewalkedthetalk.“Istartedat 3%andIgraduallyworkeditupeveryyear,”hesays. “AndwhenIgotapayincrease,Iincreasedit.”
Ifyouremployeroffersauto-escalation—aretirement savingsfeaturethatautomaticallyincreasesyour contributionrateannually,typicallyby1%—youwill savemorewithouteventhinkingaboutit!Plansusually capautomaticescalationbetween10%and15%and allowyoutooptoutatanytime.Besuretoaskyour employeraboutauto-escalation.UMCclergyshould checkwiththeirannualconferencefordetails.
“I’mverygratefultoWespathwhentheycameout withtheauto-escalationstructure,”Brucenotes, addingthathisconferencesadoptedauto-escalation morethan10yearsago.“Itisprettyincredible:those peoplewhoenrolled,they’reat10%nowandtheir accounthasbenefited.”
Auto-escalationmaybeespeciallyhelpfulifyouare balancingdebt,risingexpensesorinconsistentincome byeasingintohighercontributionsovertime.
Retirement Contributions and Compass
ForUMCclergy,2026meansanew retirementsavingsplan:Compass.Personal contributionsareanimportantpartof retirementreadinessthroughCompass,and manyUMCclergywereenrolledinCompass withautomaticallycontributing4%oftheir paytotheirretirementsavings
BesuretologintoBenefitsAccesstosee yourpersonalcontributionrateandcheck withyourlocalchurch/employertomake suretheyaredeductingthisamountfrom yourpaycheck Ifyouhavequestionsabout automaticenrollment,pleasecontactyour annualconference.
Why the Beginning of the Year Is Ideal
Thestartoftheyearisanaturalcheckpoint.It’soften whenpaychanges,budgetsresetandgoalsfeelmost achievable Makingcontributionchangesnowcanbe easiertoadjustforthanchangesmadelaterinthe year,becausetheybecomepartofyourroutinefrom thebeginning
Whenyourretirementsavingsarebuiltintoyour budgetearlyon,youmaybelesslikelytofeelthe impactmonthtomonth,whilegivingyour contributionsmoretimetoworkforyouthroughout theyearandbeyond
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Personalized Support Can Make Planning
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Simple Steps You Can Take Today
Ifreviewingyourfinancesfeelsoverwhelming,keepit simple:
Takeafewminutestocheckyourcurrent retirementsavingscontributionrate Askyourselfifyoucouldincreaseit,evenbya smallamount
Ifanincreaseisnotpossiblerightnow,consider settingareminderonyourphoneorcalendarto revisititlaterintheyear
EYisavailabletoactiveparticipantsand survivingspouseswithanaccountbalancein Wespath-administeredretirementplans,as wellastoterminatedandretiredparticipants withanaccountbalanceofatleast$10,000. CostsareincludedinWespath’soperating expensesthatarepaidforbythefunds
Perspective from a Wespath Benefits Educator
“Youcanseethedifferencebetweenthosewho activelyengagedwiththeirretirementplanning, increasedcontributionsovertime,andtook advantageofresourcesprovidedbyWespath. Andyoucansee,unfortunately,thosewhoare morepassiveintheirengagementwith retirementplanning.Althoughthese participantswillretirewell,theylikelywould havehadbetterretirementoutcomesifthey hadmoreactivelyengagedintheirlonger-term retirementplanning”–FrankO’Brien,Benefits Educator,Wespath
Investing in Your Well-Being, Today and Tomorrow
Savingforretirementisaboutmorethannumbers Itisaboutpeaceofmind,flexibilityandcaringfor yourselfandyourfamilyforthelongterm Remember:smallactionstodaycanleadto meaningfuloutcomesovertime.
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Weaving Connection and Care: Insights from The Tapestry Gathering
Inaseasonmarkedbychangeandchallenge,The TapestryGathering hostedbyWespathinlate 2025 broughttogetheragroupof50part-timeand bi-vocationalpastors,certifiedlayministers,and otherlaypastorsservingTheUnitedMethodist Church(UMC),alongwithseveralpastorsfromthe AfricanMethodistEpiscopal(AME)Church.The gatheringcreatedadedicatedspaceforfellowship andprogrammingtailoredtotheuniqueneedsof thesechurchleaders fosteringcommunity, encouragingdialoguewithdenominationalleaders, andequippingparticipantswithactionablestrategies tostrengthentheircongregations.
Havingemergedfromanunderstandingofthe changinglandscapeofministrywherediverseforms ofpastoralleadershipareincreasinglyvitaltothe Church’smissionandlong-termvitality,TheTapestry Gatheringnotonlyservedasanopportunityfor discussionbetweenministersrepresentingabroad spectrumofgeographicallocationsandchurchsizes,
racialandethnicbackgrounds,ages,andministry appointments,butasacelebrationofthe connection’srichdiversityandresilience.Italso servedasareminderthat,inthistapestryofservice, youareneveralone.
Connectionalism at the Heart
FromtheopeningworshipledbyUMCBishop LanettePlambeck(Dakotas-MinnesotaEpiscopal Area),participantswereinvitedintoaspiritof belonging.Eachattendeereceivedahandcrafted wovenbracelet—atangiblesymbolthatevery leaderisavitalthreadintheChurch’stapestry. Throughsmall-groupdiscussionsandsharedmeals, newfriendshipsblossomedandnetworksof supportwerestrengthened.Themessagewasclear: whetheryouserveinalargecongregationorasmall ruralparish,yourministrymatters,andyouarepart ofawiderconnectionthatcares.
Wespath’s General Secretary Andy Hendren (left) with The Tapestry Gathering attendees.
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Beata Ferris (Dakotas Annual Conference) and Bishop Lanette Plambeck leading closing worship and communion.
You’re Not Alone
Manylocalpastorsfacechallengessuchasfinancial sustainability,communityengagement,andtheneed forequitablesupportandbenefits.DaleJones, managingdirectorofChurchRelationsatWespath, said,“TheTapestryGatheringaffirmedthatthereis nosuchthingaspart-timeministry onlypart-time pay Thesepastoralleadersembodyfull-time commitmentandcreativityinservicetotheir congregationsandtheChurch.Thiseventwasa powerfulreminderthatwhenwecometogetherto listen,shareandinnovate,westrengthenthe Church’smissionandcreatenewpossibilitiesfor ministry”
Thegatheringcreatedspaceforhonestdialogue, mutuallearningandencouragement.Attendees sharedstoriesofhopeandstruggle,findingcomfort intherealizationthattheirexperiencesareshared byothers.Asoneparticipantreflected,“Icame seekingconnectionandleftknowingIamseen, heardandsupported”
Clergy Well-Being: Insights and Action
A highlight of the event was the presentation of findings from Wespath’s 2025 Clergy Well-Being Survey. The data revealed a steady decline in overall well-being among clergy over the past decade, especially for those serving multiple congregations or in part-time roles. Physical, financial, emotional, spiritual and social well-being are deeply interconnected, with the survey underscoring the need for renewed focus on support systems. The event surfaced a strong desire for ongoing opportunities to connect with peers, share resources, and receive support tailored for part-time and bivocational ministry.
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Attendees connecting and grabbing selfies with one another.
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Wespath: A Helping Hand for All Who Serve
Wespathiscommittedtowalkingalongsidethose whoserve,aimingtostrengthentheChurch’s missionandensurethatallpastoralleaders regardlessofappointmenttype areequippedto thriveinservicetotheircongregationsand communities Aswemoveforward,Wespath remainsdedicatedtoexploringtheevolvingneedsof ministryleadersandadvancingopportunitiesfor growth,well-being,andconnectionthroughoutthe Church.
Aswelookahead,thespiritofTheTapestry Gatheringendures:acommunitywoventogetherby faith,compassionandsharedpurpose.Remember, youarenotalone theUnitedMethodist connection,includingWespath,isheretohelpyou flourishinyourcalling.
Andy Hendren (General Secretary, Wespath); Rev. Dr. Stephanie Moore Hand (Western North Carolina Conference); Bishop Lanette L. Plambeck (DakotasMinnesota Episcopal Area) closing the first day of the event.
Clergy and Congregational Resources
Whetheryou’reafull-time,part-time,bivocationalorlayminister,it’simportantto makeaconsciousefforttowardmaintaining orimprovingyourwell-being.Wespathoffers clergyandcongregationalresourcestohelp youfocusonyourhealth.
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Despiteeffortstoimproveclergywell-being, pastoralfatiguecontinuestobeagrowing concern—andmaybeasymptomofa deeper-rootedculturalissue.Inhisarticle, Rev.CarringtonMoore(previouslyapastorat BethelAMEChurch)explainshowaculture oflaborexploitationisthecauseofperpetual pastoralexhaustion,withhealing—engaging inarevolutionarychangeofvalues—being theonlysustainablesolution.
Tapestry attendees from the Louisiana Annual Conference.
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Heeding John Wesley’s Counsel: Adding Movement to Your Workday
In the world of science, when testing a hypothesis, an experiment must be replicable to ensure the results are consistent and not due to chance or error. In his book “Primitive Physick,” published in 1747, John Wesley hypothesized, “Those who read or write much should learn to do it standing; otherwise it will impair their health.” Nearly three centuries later, studies have repeatedly confirmed Wesley’s theory may be considered scientific fact.
Benefits and Risks of Standing
Researchhasshownthatspendingprolonged periodsoftimesittingcanincreaseyourriskof healthconditionssuchasobesity,diabetes,heart diseaseandcancer.Standingmaynotonlylower yourriskoftheseconditionsbutalsohelpyouburn morecalories
Ifyouhaveajobwhereyou’reusedtosittingfor mostoftheworkdayanddecidetoinvestina standingdesk,makesuretograduallyincorporate standingintoyourroutine.Goingfromsittingto standingalldaymaycauseback,legorfootpain. Instead,easeintostandingbystartingwith30to60 minutesofstandingatatime.
Incorporating Activity into Your Workday
Althoughstandingcanhelpreducecertainhealth risks,abetterwaytoimproveyourhealthisto movemorethroughouttheworkday,especiallyif you’retoobusytoaddamoreintensiveworkoutto yourday.
Herearesomewaystoincorporatephysicalactivity intoyourworkday:
Ifyoutypicallysitatadesk,makesuretostand upandwalkaroundtoadifferentroomorfloor atleasteveryhour.Duringyourwalkingbreak, grabyourselfahealthysnack(trythisquinoa andcottagecheeseslicerecipeforyoursnack break).
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Incorporating Activity into Your Workday (CONTINUED)
Ifyouuseastandingdesk,marchinplace wheneveryoucanorconsidergettingawalking pad.Walkingthroughoutyourworkdaycan increasecardiovascularhealth,improvebrain functionandlowerstress.
Keepsmallhandweightsoraresistancebandat yourdeskforbicepcurls,lateralraises,rowsand overheadpresses.Thiskindofstrengthtraining fostersmusclegrowth,whichinturnburnsmore calories.
Ifweatherandlocationallow,goforawalk outdoors.Talktoafamilymemberorfriendvia phonewhileyouwalk.
Withmostofourwakinghoursspentatworkor attendingtoourdailyresponsibilities,itcanbehard tofindtimeforexercise,butit’simportantthatwe do.TheCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention (CDC)recommends150minutesofmoderateactivity perweek.Ifyourdaysaretoohectictocommittoa workoutroutine,rememberyoucanalwayssplitup youractivetimeintomanageablechunksthroughout theworkday.
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Take a Snack Break: Quinoa and Cottage Cheese Slice Recipe
Monthsintothefrostywinter,therelentlesslongnightsandbitingbreezemaystartputtingadamperonyour mood*Brightenyourdaywiththisvibrant,protein-packedsnackrecipe:
Quinoa and Cottage Cheese Slices
Serves:8
Ingredients:
8mediumeggs
½cup97%fat-freecottagecheese
1cupcookedquinoa
2finelygratedmediumcarrots
1coarselygratedmediumzucchini
1Tbspchoppedfreshchives
1Tbspchoppedfreshbasil(plusextra leavestogarnish)
1cupquarteredcherrytomatoes
1Tbsppumpkinseeds(pepitas)
2tspwhitebalsamicvinegar
1tspoliveoil
*Learn more about managing seasonal depression and adding movement to your workday.
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Instructions:
1 Preheatovento400°F Lightlygreas bakingpanwithoil.Linebaseandsi parchmentpaper.
2 Whiskeggsandcottagecheeseina combined.Addquinoa,carrot,zucch choppedbasil.Seasonwithsaltand mixtureintopreparedpanandsmoo withthebackofaspoon.Bakefor2 untilgoldenandjustset.
3.Combinetomatoes,pepitas,vinegarandoilinasmall bowl.Serveslicedwithpepitasalsaandextrabasil.
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Cost:$975permonthforthedigitalplan; $19.11permonthforthedigitaland workshopsplan(morethan50%offtheretail price)
Note: About ⅓ cup raw quinoa is needed for 1 cup of cooked quinoa. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Store salsa in a separate container. Reheat slice in the microwave or enjoy cold.
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