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
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
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
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
Also called “rice hoppers,” Appam are thin, pillowy crepes made of fermented rice and coconut. With a soft center and crispy edges, it’s truly heaven in a bite – a light and healthy delight! Continue reading
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
In an upside down world, a simple Peach Cobbler can be so reassuring. This vegan version, with peaches, pecans, oats, oat milk and spices, is like Nature’s way of saying, “I love you.” Continue reading
Edible sunshine: Take great ingredients, blend with love, wait, allow to settle, and you get the bliss of Ojas in a bite!
Or melt them into your warm tea, tonic, breakfast bowl. Continue reading
These incredibly healthy, vegan bars by Lisa Tabea of Soulfood Bakery are so good that each time I serve them, everyone asks for more! 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
Gluten-free pancakes, crepes, savoury wrap, breakfast taco, these are so versatile, more delicious than you can imagine, and a breeze to make! Continue reading
Based on the simple flatbread called chapati, this egg-free, gluten-free recipe can be modified to your tastes. Make the batter a bit thicker by adding less water and you have pancakes. Make it thinner and you have a more delicate crepe. Either way, it is delicious with a little honey, or fresh fruit preserves. Continue reading
My most recent list of favorite {mostly} Ayurvedic food blogs. Continue reading
Served up for Thanksgiving brunch, this cheesy, savory, heavenly delight is comfort food that will impress. Continue reading
Whole food, plant based sushi for pitta-balancing (cooling, soothing) summer picnics and anytime meals. Continue reading
After months of travel, my greatest joy today is the simple joy of Spring as it blooms in my little corner of the world right here, right now, offering these raw, fresh delights. Continue reading
3 videos with easy recipes to ignite your Agni this Spring. Continue reading