cleanse – Goldfinch Wellness

working with the seasons ~ reflections from last fall

Emily Cooney September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 Blog, Coaching, habit change, habits, healing, health, making space, medicine of nature, nature, nourishment, Stoke the fire/Cleanse Tagged Ayurveda, cleanse, goal-setting, goals, growth, habit change, health, health coaching, nature's cycles, nature's rhythm, nourishment, rhythm, seasonal cleanse, seasonal eating, seasonal living

using the seasons as my guide has had a powerful impact on my life and health ~ and that of my family as well. the Ayurvedic model of health...

delicious springtime dal

Emily Cooney March 29, 2022July 15, 2023 Blog, cleanse, Emily's Kitchen, health, nourishment, Recipes, simple meals, soups, Stoke the fire/Cleanse Tagged Ayurveda, cleanse, dal, ghee, red lentils, seasonal, soup, spice mixes, springtime recipe, springtime spices

I came up with this ridiculously simple and delicious recipe this morning, and am definitely going to be keeping this one on repeat through my spring cleanse. 1 3/4...

nourishment and the mirror of relationships

Emily Cooney March 18, 2022March 18, 2022 Blog, cleanse, Emily's Kitchen, healing, health, inside job, making space, nature, nourishment, Stoke the fire/Cleanse Tagged balance, cleanse, deprivation, healing, listening to yourself, making space, nourishment, nutrition, vegetarian

I was raised vegetarian. I was a painfully picky eater all the way through high school. And I was unfamiliar with the basics of nutrition until I was nearly...

another delicious supper

Emily Cooney March 15, 2022March 16, 2022 Blog, cleanse, Emily's Kitchen, habits, health, Kitchen Basics, making space, nourishment, Recipes, simple meals, Stoke the fire/Cleanse Tagged cleanse, clearing space, feast for the senses, habits, kimchi, local ingredients, natural energy, nourishment, quinoa, simple meals

I love cooking. I love taking in the colors, flavors, tastes, and smells… I love the transformative process of ingredients becoming meals. But honestly, I only use recipes about...

Kitchari

Emily Cooney October 21, 2021October 21, 2021 Blog, cleanse, Emily's Kitchen, nourishment, simple meals, soups, Stoke the fire/Cleanse Tagged ayurvedic, cleanse, digestible, digestion, kitchari, lentils, nourishing, seasonal vegetables

Kitchari means “mixture.” It is the classic cleansing dish in Ayurveda. Gently detoxifying, highly digestible, easy on the systems, and adaptable depending on your needs. The essential components are:...

Easy Blended Soup

Emily Cooney October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 Blog, cleanse, Emily's Kitchen, nourishment, Recipes, soups Tagged broth, cleanse, simple meals, soup recipes

Blended soups are an awesome option for folks who want to get in more vegetables with a smoother texture! They’re also ridiculously simple. Perfect for cleanses or anytime you...

Ideas for using broth

Emily Cooney October 5, 2021October 27, 2021 Blog, cleanse, Emily's Kitchen, Recipes, soups, Stoke the fire/Cleanse Tagged broth, cleanse, clear soup, soup recipes

I love broth. I learned how to make my own several years ago and find it infinitely more preferable to dehydrated broth cubes, boxed broth and pretty much all...

Seaweed Miso Soup

Emily Cooney October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 Blog, cleanse, Emily's Kitchen, nourishment, Recipes, soups Tagged cleanse, clear soups, simple meals, soup

Another family favorite. More of a template than a strict recipe, the vegetables definitely shift with the season… This is a light, delicious, Asian-style soup. It’s a regular favorite...

Stewed Apples

Emily Cooney October 5, 2021October 5, 2021 Blog, cleanse, desserts, Emily's Kitchen, nourishment, Recipes Tagged breakfast, cleanse, dessert, nourishing, simple food

This is a perfect simple fall breakfast. This is about as simple as it gets. Use apples or pears. It could also work as a light dessert. Wash and...

Homemade Vegetable Broth

Emily Cooney October 4, 2021February 10, 2024 Blog, cleanse, Emily's Kitchen, Recipes Tagged cleanse, clear soup, soup recipes, vegetable broth

A simple vegetable broth is one of my all-time favorite things to make. It’s a ritual that I return to every week or two, and it fills my...