Apples come just in time. With a cooling virya (energy) to balance the heat (Pitta) accumulated over summer, they are moistening and fibrous to support the colon as autumn’s Vata blows in. Continue reading
This simple recipe serves 4, but really it’s hard not to eat it all yourself. Continue reading
A tasty reminder of the beauty of nature. Continue reading
Roasted cauliflower, a swirl of coconut, and all the spices that make golden milk so delicious and nurturing. Continue reading
Purifying, yet sumptuous, we made these gifts for you Continue reading
The benefits of Kitchari are almost innumerable. It is a staple in the Ayurveda kitchen, light and easy-to-digest with all the macro and micro nutrients needed. We usually make it with mung beans and basmati rice, though in India where there are over 6,000 varieties of rice, a local, nutrient-dense variety will be used. Continue reading
Based on the nourishing soul of global healing food traditions, this Cannellini, Leeks & Miso is a perfect example of how nature’s ingredients, combined with Ayurvedic principles, create the ultimate expression of comfort and love in a bowl. Continue reading
An evolving series to represent what’s seasonal, as in what ingredients are ideal for our meals this time of year, versus what’s in season, which implies what is growing, which is silly to try to collate, as it depends entirely on your location. Hope it is helpful! Continue reading
Three important practices from Ayurveda to support your daily and seasonal flow. They are so simple, and cost-effective, that it should be easy to keep the commitment and make them lasting habits. Continue reading
With this new year, I am beginning a new series of posting a list of monthly seasonal produce, along with recipes that include these ingredients and support our seasonal wellness.
I hope it supports you, and helps us remember our relationship with nature and its dynamic flow.
A Vegan and delicious toast to the Solstice Continue reading
Ayurveda understands that the qualities of leafy greens are generally rough, dry and cold. Given that these qualities are already strongly present in winter, the key to winter greens is to cook them with warming spices and a slightly sweet, unctuous broth. Continue reading
Ready for warm, golden delight in a bowl? This is about the easiest soup you could ever make, and so sumptuous, not to mention healthy! Continue reading
It is autumn as I write this. Autumn is Vata season. Vata is characterized by mobile, irregular, dry and cold qualities. Oats are a great food for Autumn as they are grounding, moistening and usually served with warming spices. Continue reading
When you need deep nourishment, something sublimely soothing, a healing meal, or a gentle pause for an unsettled tummy, there is nothing like a warm mug of Kanji. Continue reading
Creamy white beans in a soupy saag for full spectrum, six taste deliciousness Continue reading
Rose pacifies, tonifies and soothes. It balances Pitta, is great for the skin, and the spirit, and in summer is the epitome of elegance. Continue reading
Buckwheat & mung bean star in a stew that delivers warmth and comfort while helping to dispel the stagnation of late winter. Continue reading
Cook Your Salad? What?
Bringing Ayurveda to your salads might just be a game changer! Continue reading
A curated healthy holiday guide with homemade recipes, Ayurvedic self-care products, handcrafted gifts + discounts and a free Winter Solstice class to inspire serenity all season. Continue reading
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?
Opa! Continue reading
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