Have you ever made your own Yogurt? This one is sugar free, dairy free, hearty, sumptuous and easy to prepare. Continue reading
How to Make Coconut Yogurt
Author Archives: Laura Plumb
Beauty Brew
Ayurveda promotes Beauty from the Inside. This tisane, or herbal tea, is Pitta-reducing, hormone-balancing, and great for your skin. Continue reading
Birthday Kale
Yesterday was Bhava’s birthday. He chose True Food Kitchen for lunch. It’s a place we wanted to explore since it opened and we are so glad we did! Continue reading
Banana Coconut “Half Domes”
These are the dog days. Here in Yosemite it is 100 degrees. Hot. Dry. Dusty. Our rustic, little cabin… Continue reading
Summer Kitchari
It has been such a busy summer here, that by the time August arrived and we had a chance to slow down, all I wanted for a few days was my staple comfort food… Continue reading
Six for Summer
Summer is Pitta Season, when we want to be careful not to overheat. Offering you a few good ways to keep cool, here is my list of Six Best Practices for Summer. Continue reading
Sipping Sattva: Rose Fennel Tea
The ingredients are simple: Fennel, Rose, Mint. Together they create a gentle medicine to balance summer’s heat, with a delicate, subtle taste that makes you want to Continue reading
4th Favorites
What are you cooking up to celebrate the holiday? Here are some of my easy-to-make favorites to add refreshing color and taste to your celebration. Continue reading
Avocado Dressing
Last week I promised you an Avocado Dressing that goes especially well with refreshing salads loaded with purifying bitters like arugula, radicchio, spinach and Continue reading
Refreshing Red & Green Salad
Short, frequent travels have kept me on the road, on the go, on point, all the more present to Continue reading
Casa De Luz Grand Opening
Casa De Luz, a plant based restaurant offering communal dining and education in healthy living, has its Grand Opening tonight! I went by earlier today to check in on their preparations for the evening ~
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Are You Too Sweet? 4 Ways to Reduce Blood Sugar
Elevated blood sugar levels are associated with a number of diseases. Here are four key ways to maintain good levels. Continue reading
Spring Detox Smoothie
At first look, this Breakfast Smoothie is a blush-colored beauty! But at first taste, it is a bit of a surprise: the kind of surprise that yanks you by the collar, alerts… Continue reading
4 Simple Steps to Detox
Do you feel ready for a Detox? Try these four simple steps from Dr. Alexandro Junger, cardiologist and featured expert on Hungry for Change, to lighten up… Continue reading
Barley Asparagus Bowl
“Spring soups are best enjoyed soon after they’re made… Much like the season they honor, their beauty is fleeting. But that, of course, is part of the appeal…” Continue reading
How to Make Ghee
Ayurveda, the ancient medical science of India, recognizes ghee as an essential part of a balanced diet, celebrated for its taste, nutritional benefits, and medicinal qualities, and it is easy to make. This video shows you how. Continue reading
Healing Apple Sauce
Apples are great for a cleanse. With so much pectin, they help clean out the intestinal tract, while fortifying your body with phytonutrients, and a cooling action that reduces any lingering Pitta from the heat of the summer. If you … Continue reading
Spring Detox Challenge begins April 22nd
Awakening to Spring, sensing all of nature come alive, and feeling yourself one with that renewal ~ isn’t a joy? Our upcoming Spring Clean 21 Day Challenge captures that joy… Continue reading