Like a fancy-free falafel, these little pat-a-cakes are incredibly moist, with a lemony lift, and great texture from the pea and pumpkin seeds. What’s not to love?
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Baked Pumpkin Patties + An Olive Oil Offer
Mix Veg Thoran + Ayurveda Giveaway!
Thoran is typical in Kerala, where we have it daily. It is a “dry” vegetable dish combined with grated coconut, often served with rice, vegetable curry, and dal. Traditionally made of finely chopped vegetables such as cabbage, long beans, gourd, yam, red spinach, moringa leaves, or even edible flowers, sautéed with grated coconut, it has a really unique flavor, and a host of health benefits. Continue reading
Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat Pancakes
Himalayan tartary buckwheat is a unique buckwheat grown at cold temperatures, increasing the plant’s resilience and the nutrients that make us strong. Made into pancakes, it is a delicious way to start your day. Continue reading
Braised Tofu with Sweet Peas
Light, easy and refreshing, while strong on nutritious and delicious Continue reading
Spring Cleanse Kitchari
Spring’s Kitchari may be my favorite for its vibrant celebration of the season’s greens, and the fresh, light feeling it leaves. Continue reading
Creamy Greens with Turmeric & Fenugreek
Fiery greens and spices help shed the kapha of spring Continue reading
Roasted Rabe Risotto
Roasting brings out the sweetness in these bitter brassicas of spring, with creamy rice offering a soft support.
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Winter Greens Sautéed in Chai Spiced Ghee + Giveaway
Good digestion is the central engine of health, and yet 70% of people complain of digestive issues to their medical practitioner. With degraded soil and food, environmental pollutants and everyday stress, knowing how to optimize your nutrition for better energy and vibrant wellness is essential. After all, Ayurveda says, you are not what you eat – you are what you digest. Continue reading
Creamy Buckwheat & Baby Bella Mushroom Soup
“Nature alone is antique,
and the oldest art a mushroom.”
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Thanksgiving Round-Up
Ayurvedically inspired, feel good foods for festive gatherings Continue reading
Appam, a Kerala breakfast + Book Giveaway
Also called “rice hoppers,” Appam are thin, pillowy crepes made of fermented rice and coconut. With a soft center and crispy edges, it’s truly heaven in a bite – a light and healthy delight! Continue reading
Turmeric Squash Soup
Healing rays of light nurtured by mother earth into a golden gift of sunshine in a bowl. Continue reading
Summer Noodles + Milkweed Seeds Giveaway
A short list of cooling summer foods, plus a unique recipe for a simple summer lunch, designed to ease and refresh. Continue reading
Elevate Summer’s Potato Salad + Giveaway
Elevate Your Summer Ojas – the cooling internal force of strength, integrity, immunity and longevity.
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Baked Kitchari Loaf
Baked Kitchari is a great revelation. I tried it as an experiment during CoVid season, when it seemed everyone was baking and I wondered what it would be to bake a loaf of rice and beans! Turns out it is indescribably wonderful – truly comfort and love in a loaf. Continue reading
Sichuan Tofu Noodle Soup + Spice Giveaway
A plant powered soup adapted from The Zen of Slow Cooking‘s Sichuan Chicken Noodle Soup
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The Might & Majesty of Mung
Why Mung matters: My Interview on Next Ingredient Podcast Continue reading
Creamy Greens: Saag 3 Ways + Ayurveda Giveaway
We all know “greens are good” – what’s great are the Ayurveda principles that bring out their emerald radiance and versatility, offering many ways to get your green on.
Here are three. Continue reading