Seasonings Made Simple – Indian Inner Peace

Indian Inner Peace Note: this is part 3 in a 4 part series – search tag “seasonings” to see all posts. Indian cuisine features a rich blend of spices. I could spend an hour just closing my eyes and savoring the scent of each of them. Cumin, turmeric, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, all so hypnotic! Each […]

“Ponder The Plate”

It strengthens my connection to all the people who help feed me and fosters gratitude for the ability of our Earth to produce such abundance.

On digestive fire

Now think of grilled chicken and baked pototes. That ought to “stick to your ribs”. It is exactly that full, heavy feeling that signals a slow digestive process that can lead to bloating or weight gain.

Savory Quinoa B-fast cooks itself!

Not only does it make a great change of pace for breakfast, it also makes a great base for salads such as Quinoa & Black Bean. Stir it into soups to give them extra texture and nutrition.

Are you following the path to health in the grocery store?

You can significantly benefit your health and vitality simply by changing your grocery store shopping pattern. Most people spend the majority of their time in the aisles — where sugary cereals, salty snacks, prepackaged foods, and frozen treats lurk. Rather, spend 80%-90% of your time along the perimeter of the store. There you’ll find fruits, […]

Storing Fresh Herbs – A Garden in your Fridge

To keep herbs such as Cilantro or Parsley fresh for up to 10 days:   Pick off any leaves around the base of the stem area Trim the end of the stems so they are even and all are freshly cut Place the herbs in a stable shaped coffee mug that won’t tip over Fill […]