I am evolving this 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.
Where I am now in southern California, for instance, the pink trumpet tree out my window is in full bloom, and the camellias are just budding. The chives, holy basil, rosemary and thyme are looking healthy, while our neighbor’s orange, lemon and avocado trees are fruiting.
But where I grew up, along the shores of Lake Michigan, February usually blankets the earth in snow. It seemed then like whatever you could serve hot was in season – Lou Malnati’s deep dish spinach pizza, a tray of baked tater tots, a steaming bowl of cheesy noodles, mugs of hot chocolate.
So, with an Ayurvedic lens on deep winter meals, below are some suggestions for a delicious, nourishing February, with a few playful ideas in case you celebrate love this month too. Click the photos to be taken to the recipe. You can also put February or winter in the search box in the right sidebar to get a list of many, many more.
Enjoy! 🍃
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Thank you & Happy February!
Definitely would like to try the creamy greens & beans. The rose treats look absolutely gorgeous. Pistachio truffles – brownies. Can’t wait to try.
Yes, all yum! I hope you enjoy whatever you try. Thank you.
Beautiful writing and recipes as always !
Thank you Marlee! I appreciate you.
Yummy Tea!
Yes, yummy and so soothing.
Laura, your newsletters are always nourishing and beautiful.
Hope you are continuing to recover. I had kitchari on my schedule to make this week. So I was excited to see the version with noodles. I think I’ll give it a try. Also the greens and bean will be in next weeks rotation. All these recipes look delicious.
Let me know what you think of the “Kitchari Noodles” It’s a play on the tradition. I hope you like it.
Yes – loving the idea of comining CCF with rose and hibiscus
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I am loving the longer days that come with February – more LIGHT.
Thanks Michele. Yes to more light!
The kitchari noodle soup and creamy beans and greens look divine! I am excited to make these in the coming weeks. Thank you!
The Rose Rasayana with morning oats looks amazing! Thank you!
It’s so delicious. Wonderful in summer, or when Pitta is high, or anytime wants Beauty for breakfast!
All of the photos bring joy and inspiration. Thank you for sharing your delights.
This is great Laura, so good to see a seasonal menu. For so many years we’ve lived away from the land and i miss it! Thank you for sharing these tempting recipes
I need to find my Ayurveda having lost my way good nourishing wise. 3 weeks as a guest in Australia haven’t helped so much sweet- now with a broken bone to heal I feel nourishing me in the depths of winter in the Uk a real need. Thanks Laura for the timely reminder with love Jacky
Oh no! A broken bone?! Wish I were there to make you warm, nourishing meals. Take good care Jacky. The world is better when you are well!