I found this recipe in Edible San Diego, a wonderful new magazine about local farms, markets and restaurants. It is featured in a profile of Patrick Ponsaty, Chef de Cuisine at Mistral, a restaurant overlooking San Diego Bay. The original … Continue reading
We have much to be grateful for this Sunday before Thanksgiving. It has been raining, pouring actually, for three days now. There is so much rain it has begun to drip down through the light fixtures in the living room ceiling. Continue reading
Creamy white beans in a soupy saag for full spectrum, six taste deliciousness Continue reading
Buckwheat & mung bean for warmth and comfort, all winter long. 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
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
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
Ayurvedically inspired, feel good foods for festive gatherings Continue reading
Why Mung matters: My Interview on Next Ingredient Podcast Continue reading
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
Do you Yoom? This is easy Ayurveda Kitchari for busy people Continue reading
In this winning recipe by Gina Parisi of @theayurvedakitchen roasted squash and rice noodles are tossed with a pungent miso dressing and bitter greens for an elegant, delightful seasonal meal. Continue reading
A pungent healing broth I made for a friend, for optimal CoVid recovery. Good for any strong case of flu. Continue reading
Wildly enchanting, these little amber bites are a healthy, immune supporting, brain fueling, joint loving, sense delighting, taste celebration of nature’s edible Ojas. Continue reading
“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
What to eat in February? 8 reader’s favorites, including Fruity Baked Oatmeal, Easy Breakfast Crepes, Cauli Tacos, Kitchari Burgers, Sunshine Soup and Rose Petal Truffles. Continue reading
Replacing sauce with broth in late autumn and winter dishes demonstrates the artful way Italians have lived so beautifully in harmony with the seasons and with nature, and from that living wisdom have cultivated an art… Continue reading