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Simple Winter Salad + Healthy Holiday Guide

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

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Chai Spiced Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

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

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Healthy Holiday Guide + Free Solstice Class

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

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Appam, a Kerala breakfast + Book Giveaway

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

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Baked Kitchari Loaf

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

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Smooth Move Overnight Oats

Start the day smooth, and sweet, with this quick and easy, Smooth Move Overnight Oats Bowl Continue reading

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Peach Pecan Oatmeal Cobbler

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

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Oatmeal Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars

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

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