Snake gourd (Trichosanthes Cucumerina) is a wild fruit found in India, some parts of Asia and the northern region of Australia. It is a vine which climbs trees and unfurls flowers and fruits that hang to the ground. When purchasing snake gourd, look for fruits with...
Saturdays were made for a short stack of blueberry poppy seed pancakes! This recipe is made from a gluten-free base of flours with flax and poppy seeds for added nutrition and flavor. From an Ayurvedic perspective, these are tri-doshic (balancing to vata, pitta and kapha)...
There's nothing better to calm vata, relieve stress and soothe an anxious mind that a bowl of warm soup. Soup is grounding and healing. I was never a fan of split peas growing up. They are very astringent and drying, which make them more suitable...
Mirpoix (pronounced "meer-pwah") is a combination of diced carrots, celery and onions that is used to add depth to soups, stocks and stews. Here it is used as the base from which additional ingredients are woven to create layers of subtle flavors. This tri-doshic vegetarian...
Fast, easy and healthy, this will soon become your "go to" weeknight meal. Leftovers pack up well for lunch the next day! Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free, Vegetarian Makes 2 servings ¾ cup red quinoa, rinsed (or ⅓ cup red and ⅓ cup white) 1½ cups water ⅛ cup of scallion, ends...
July 23rd: SUMMER BOOK GIVEAWAY To celebrate summer I’ll be giving away 2 copies of “Eat Well, Be Well: Ayurveda Cooking for Healthy Living” in July and August. To be eligible to win, you must do the following: 1. Sign up for my email list HERE and...