Squash Jumble Salad
I’m a big fan of limiting food waste. I got it from my dad, who was a conservationist/re-use/recycler before we were all doing it! Plastic ziploc bags had a very long life in my house and leftovers are made more fun when you can cobble together a meal from what’s in the fridge. My dad…
Read MoreDelish Dahl
Dal Makhani A rich, complex dal from the Punjab region of India 1/4 C olive or avocado oil 2 medium yellow onions, chopped 6-8 cloves fresh garlic, finely diced 3 Tbls minced fresh ginger 3 generous tsp garam masala 1 1/2 generous tsp cumin 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/4 C Ghee 1 tsp sea…
Read MoreEasy Yummy Healthy Cookies
These Easy Yummies are egg, dairy, refined sugar and gluten free!! 2 C almond meal (not flour) 1/4 C coconut oil (softened 3 1/2 Tbls honey 14 sea salt or vanilla salt 1/2 tsp baking soda 2 tso vanilla extract 1/2 C dark chocolate chunks Blend the almond meal, salt and baking soda then add the…
Read MoreHearty Nourishment
Winter reminds us to go inward, to reflect on our year, to rest more and seek out warming activities and deep nourishment. Here’s a delicious squash & red lentil soup with complex flavors and plenty of vegan nourishment. Warming Squash Soup Here’s what you’ll need: Stock pot or Dutch oven 2-3 lb butternut squash, peeled,…
Read MoreGood Mood Food-Quinoa Kale Salad
GOOD MOOD FOOD Why quinoa? Well, it’s pretty delish, its an ancient grain from south america and a super complex carb and complex protein! And when we eat clean, we feel better. This is straight from the google search: Is quinoa a complex protein? “Unlike some plant proteins, quinoa is a complete protein, meaning that…
Read MoreWinter Salad Nicoise
WINTER NICOISE The beauty of this salad is you can always increase or decrease the quantities, depending on how many are coming for lunch. It’s all about the gorgeous colors and presentation on a large platter🥗 1 large broccoli floret, cut and separated into smaller, bite-sized florets 🥦 2 med golden beets, boiled, peeled, diced…
Read MoreRetreats
Yoga retreats have the power to heal and awaken what we didn’t even realize needed awakening.🙌 Retreats are powerful experiences that can nudge you out of your comfort zone and reignite your fire 🔥 Something magic happens when you commit to yourself and take the leap! But let’s face it, spending the money on yourself…
Read MoreWhat Helps
When the world feels just too much, what helps? There are so many ways to create space for ourselves to rest, reflect, recharge and find comfort and calm amidst the chaos swirling all around us. Find what anchors you most and let that serve you until it doesn’t. Then find a new anchor to ground…
Read MoreMeeting this Dark Moment
In this moment we grieve, we cry, we rage, we act. In light of the archaic, backward, rigid thinking of white supremacy in full hateful and disgusting bloom, this moment demands our attention. This ruling is an affront to every human alive and to our ancestors who fought for our right to our own sovereignty…
Read MoreSlide into Summer
It’s Pitta season! In Ayurvedic medicine, Summer is associated with the Pitta Dosha. Ayurvedic medicine is the sister science to yoga and is all about balancing the doshas-the 3 dominant energies that comprise our bodily constitution-which are paramount to our health and wellbeing. They are: vata, pitta and kapha, and while we’re typically more dominant…
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