New Year’s Eve Par-Tea: Teas for Winter Balance
New Year’s Eve can be a tempestuous time in our minds. One minute we are primed to party and the next minute we are ruminating over resolutions! One thing that is likely certain for many of us is that we have had our fill of the fancy foods, delicious drinks, and divine desserts that have […]
NEW YEAR’S EVE PAR-TEA: TEAS FOR WINTER
New Year’s Eve can be a tempestuous time in our minds. One minute we are primed to party and the next minute we are ruminating over resolutions! One thing that is likely certain for many of us is that we have had our fill of the fancy foods, delicious drinks, and divine desserts that have […]
FALL CLEANSING SUPER SALAD
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” —Benjamin Franklin A solid Ayurvedic knowledge base provides the tools necessary to navigate the seasons and remain in good health. And, for those of us who are familiar with the seasonal practices of Ayurveda, we know that fall is ripe with opportunities to cleanse, relax, […]
DIY LAVENDER LIP BALM
Sailing along on a summer breeze one minute, feeling salty and sweaty the next!? This lavender lip balm is the perfect DIY solution to time in the summer sun—soothing, moisturizing, and nourishing. LAVENDER’S LOVE “Bee”sides (yeah, we went there) being a powerful attractor of pollinators, lavender has myriad medicinal properties, including COCONUT OIL’S CARESS Coconut […]
Go FIGure! The Health Benefits of Figs & Recipe
Figs have long and varied cultural history—think of Adam and Eve and their fig clothing. It’s believed they were one of the first plants cultivated by humans. They are the fruit of the f. Carica ficus tree, which is native to the Middle East and full of nutritional value and sweet taste. Figs satisfy sweet […]
SPIRULINA BALLS: NO-BAKE & EASY TO MAKE!
SPRING HAS SPRUNG, HAVE A BALL! The many delicious green vegetables that color our plates in spring contain chlorophyll.Chlorophyll is a plant pigment responsible for many disease-fighting and detoxification abilities. Its many superpowers include Chlorphyll is the superhero you want on your side, and Spirulina is loaded with it! Spirulina is a type of blue-green […]
BEFRIENDING FENNEL
A WORTHWHILE “FRONDSHIP” Some people are not fond of fennel’s distinctive licorice taste. However, cooking fennel refines its flavor and tones down its tang. And with so many benefits to boast, it’s worth incorporating fennel into your diet. Fennel is a flowering plant belonging to the Apiaceae family that also includes parsley, carrots, and celery. […]
ROSES ARE RED, VIOLETS ARE BLUE, FIND OUT WHICH SPICES ARE RIGHT FOR YOU!
ROSES ARE RED, VIOLETS ARE BLUE, FIND OUT WHICH SPICES ARE RIGHT FOR YOU! Ayurveda is not a one-size-fits-all system. Considerations for each person’s unique constitution play a prominent role in providing diet, lifestyle, herbs, yoga, and more recommendations. Spices are packed with healing power, especially as it relates to kindling our agni, or digestive […]
CUPID’S KAMUT KRISPIES
Sweeten up to family, friends, or your partner with this Kamut recipe! What is Kamut? Kamut is a specific variety of Khorasan wheat originating from the fertile crescent (Middle East) thousands of years ago. Kamut made its way to the US in the 40s. Still, it wasn’t until the 80s that commercial interest grew as […]
GOT GHEE?
Ghee, also known as ‘the royal oil,’ begins as butter and is rendered dairy-free through the cooking process when the lactose, salt, impurities, whey, and casein fall to the bottom as sediment. Benefits of Ghee Because ghee is treated with low heat, usually under 100 degrees, it retains more nutrients than standard clarified butter. Beyond […]