these days, i’m super attuned to plants that thrive in my ecosystem. wild arugula, mustard greens, lamb’s quarters, purslane, and amaranth are but a sampling of the species...
Why I’m doing a cleanse/reset this spring (and every spring thereafter, until further notice): Our physiology is primed to clean house at this time of year. Our species consistently...
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...
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...
This recipe is from Kate O’Donnell’s Everyday Ayurveda Cooking for a Calm, Clear Mind, which I highly recommend both for its simple, nourishing recipes and the beautiful presentation of...
In some cultures, it is common for someone to receive a whole new name after certain rites of passage. Names carry distinct vibrations, and like all words, they have...
I made this recipe up today. It was a cold, windy day, I had butternuts aplenty from the farm stand, and some warming soup sounded perfect. In the morning...
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:...