Feed your family. Feed your soul.
This is where our blogs end up if they don’t have a home yet! They will usually end up in “Zen Inspirations”, one of our recipe categories, or perhaps in a brand new category…
In February, I headed to the Modern Elder Academy, located in Baja, Mexico, to attend a workshop by Dr. Srikumar Rao and MEA co-founder, Chip Conley. The topic description was inviting… Imagine getting up in the morning “with your blood singing” at the thought of …read more
Kitchari | Khichari | Kichari means “mixture”, noted for being a cleansing food in Ayurvedic medicine. Kitchari
As we spring forward into lighter nights and longer days, our bodies seek a natural adjustment in nourishment with the warmth that the new seasons bring. Ayurvedic recipes for Spring encourage the change. Curried Cauliflower Coconut Soup
“We are an integral part of this natural world” – Laura Plumb, and how we choose to live at one with ourselves and our planet is a work in progress for life. If we are fortunate to be able to take care of our nourishment …read more
One of the best parts of my work is exploring new ideas, new cuisines and meeting new people. But there has also been an occasion when I have been reconnected through my work with an old classmate or friend from my past. Which brings me …read more
In May, I am taking a long awaited trip to Italy. As I’ve poured over websites around the hill villages of Cinque Terre I kept finding, so many delicious images of regional cuisine that it reminded me of a post I wrote seven years ago …read more
Italian Bean Soup combines all the best of our winter produce, dried beans, and rustic greens.
Chicken Pot Pie packed with flavor and topped with a classic flaky crust.
This little grumpy nutcracker is guarding the fudge we made in the slow cooker.
How many Crockpot or slow cooker recipes do you factor into your holiday meal planning? Well you might want to consider the crock pot as your magical kitchen assistant during busy meal prep times.
On a scale from 1- 10, I think most of us would agree that experiencing happiness would be a 10. So, it’s interesting that during the season we consider the most joyful the feeling of happiness can be fleeting. Whether it’s the disappointment of a …read more
