From sacred lands, carried in sacred hands, green beans are a reminder how sacred food is, and how blessed we are. Continue reading
Search Results for: beans
Gentle Winter Detox: Mung Beans & Greens
A current sampling of my daily meals. With the right intent and a little prep, it becomes a Winter Cleanse to reap the nourishing, nurturing, purifying, re-balancing joys of this season’s sumptuous, edible love. Continue reading
Cucumber Quinoa Green Beans & Greens Salad
A light but hearty, crunchy and comforting, refreshingly cool summer salad. Continue reading
Summer Beans & Greens
I find it peaceful to write and so was relieved to finally have the time to write on Ayurveda & the Summer Season and get it published to my Blog. It is full of tips for maintaining balance in what … Continue reading
A Super Bowl of Beans
How about a super healthy way to feed your super friends this Super Bowl Sunday? I fell in love with these beans the minute I first laid eyes on them many years ago. The beauty of the beans sparkling with … Continue reading
Buckwheat Mung Winter Veg Stew + Chai Giveaway
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
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
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
Thanksgiving Round-Up
Ayurvedically inspired, feel good foods for festive gatherings Continue reading
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
The Might & Majesty of Mung
Why Mung matters: My Interview on Next Ingredient Podcast Continue reading
Pinto Bean Salad with Creamy Dill Dressing
Pantry meals: While Ayurveda does promote fresh, fresh, fresh, when there is “nothing” to eat, this cheat has proven to be a revelation. Continue reading
Kitchari Noodle Soup + Giveaway
A pleasing play on an Ayurvedic staple, with an Adrenal Nourish giveaway Continue reading
One Pot Biryani + Adrenal Nourish Giveaway
A rice and vegetable dish full of nourishing, hearty comfort – whole and complete on its own, or a beautiful support to your main. Because healing food is comfort food. Continue reading
Spring Loaded Kitchari + Immune Enhancing Tips
“Stay home. Cook your own meals.” Immune up. The ideal immune-boosting, detoxifying, warm and comforting meal, is Kitchari, and this one is loaded with Spring’s vibrant beauty. Continue reading
3 Favorite Winter Soups + A New Year Reset
Let’s not call it a cleanse… Rather a delicious approach to self care. Continue reading
Everyday Cleanse: Kitchari & Greens, Pt 1
Ayurveda’s most purifying, everyday staple, boosted with the detox power of cruciferous and greens. Continue reading