I noticed this summer, especially during my hot Bikram yoga workout, that I had been opening up quite a few electrolyte packets and adding then to my water to keep me hydrated. I was on the lookout for a good whole food based electrolyte rather than the store bought packets. Coconut water obviously tops the…
I like to call this Creamy Dreamy Drink! The finely ground pumpkin and chia seeds makes this surprisingly rich and creamy. Both pumpkin seeds and chia seeds are rich in amino acid tryptophan which promises you a trip to your dreamland! Did I mention it’s super-delicious to taste! Milk in Sanskrit is called as ksheera. Making…
Growing up in the Eastern culture in India, very early on, I was absorbed in the tradition of embracing our Earth as the mother (feminine) aspect of Creation. It makes a lot of sense why we call Earth as our “mother” as it is this earth that has given life, and keeps giving life, to trillions and trillions of…
AVOCADOS…what can I say, they are my favorite!! Love them in both savory and sweet dishes, versatile by nature, humbly benefiting us inside and out with their high nutrition and super-healthy fats. I have used them in many different ways…on salads, sandwiches, smoothies, not to mention raw desserts – chocolate and avocados make a heavenly…
This popular Middle-Eastern street food, falafel quickly became my all-time favorite snack when I first tasted this dish in Washington DC several years back. Mashed chickpeas spiced with garlic, coriander, parsley, formed into balls and deep fried…yum, yum!! Back then, anything savory and deep fried I was all for it! Today it’s a different ball…
It’s Springtime! The famous Indian poet Kalidas beautifully describes this colorful season: Gentle breeze, softens the chilly air of the winter. The land comes to life as the flora suddenly bursts into maturity and young flowers bloom all over. The air is filled with intoxicating smell of fresh flowers and the effect is seen even…
