Spices are the reason good food tastes good. In my childhood home there was a decorative spice rack on the counter. Based on the font, it likely dated back to my parent’s wedding. That rack of spices used solely as decoration was the reason our house was not scented...
I confess that I have had a confused relationship with cow milk. It began when I was diagnosed as lactose intolerant at a very young age. I was the girl who showed up to a friend’s sleepover with a carton of goat’s milk for my breakfast. It is a history like this that...
Restaurant meals are incredible -- from time to time. But if restaurants making up the majority of your meals, you’re missing out on something beautiful -- the magic of an inspired meal. You don’t have to be the world’s best Ayurvedic cook to make delicious meals....
Dates are a total win-win in any Ayurvedic kitchen. Not only are they one of the best ways to strengthen our vitality (known in Ayurveda as ojas, our inner elixir), they are also delicious. And, it turns out, dates are kind of magical. The magic is in their...
I used to hate rice. At least I thought I did. In the Midwestern U.S. where I was raised, rice was not sacred. It was a dry, instant thing served as an afterthought when there weren’t enough chicken breasts to go around. I found it a relief when the magazines began to...
Roasted vegetables is my mealtime superpower. I love Ayurveda’s focus on cooking fresh food, but I’m also a mom and do some other work on the side. I need to make sure that I'm as efficient as possible in the kitchen while also making sure that I eat fresh cooked food...
December recipe (in lieu of a yoga nidra/meditation practice) Ayurvedic gingerbread with date frosting 2 cups whole wheat flour ½ tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Baking soda ¼ tsp. Cloves 2 tsp. Cinnamon ¼ tsp. Star anise powder ⅓ cup jaggery ½ cup molasses ½ cup ghee or olive oil 1...
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