Being born and raised in the dairy state, having grown up drinking milk, it can be hard at times to be dairy-free.   Sure, I love the taste of milk, but my sinuses become instantly congested, so rarely is it worth it.  I used to be able to get by drinking store bought nut milk until […]

Autumn is the return of warming, oil rich foods to nourish during the season which is known for its cooling and drying qualities.   This oatmeal is filled with fall apples, dried fruits, and pecans with rich ghee and coconut.  You could swap out the quick oats for steel cut oats or rolled oats, just be […]

This past weekend was spent in the driftless area along the Mississippi River, taking in the bounty of autumn colors and visiting family.  My parents have two large  granny smith apple trees which even after hours of picking you’d never know an apple left the tree.  With the arrival of the darker days, I crave […]

These gluten free, vegan cookies are amazing!  They are a regular in my kitchen as they are perfect for breakfast, snack or taking on the road.  You can swap the blueberries and pecans with any dried fruits and nuts for continual variety. 1 1/2 c  gluten-free rolled oats 1 c unsweetened coconut flakes 1 tbsp […]

We have entered March, coming closer to Spring, yet it certainly feels as if we are still in the heart of winter.  Eating in tune with the seasons, in the colder months I crave warming foods like this nourishing breakfast porridge inspired by Nourished Kitchen.  For years I couldn’t eat grains such as rice, or […]

This delicious recipe comes from my dear friend Destin Layne who works passionately to create positive social change throughout our food system.  This recipe was featured in New York Spirit and I am delighted to share it with you! I enjoyed it for dinner last night topped with ground flax seed along side a salad, however […]

Mangos are balancing for all Ayurvedic doshas. They are especially refreshing in the summer months. Because of mangos high fiber content and stringy flesh, they are said to soothe inflamed intestinal tissues and prevent constipation. This is wonderful for the Vata constitution who tend towards dry, constipated stools, however if you have high Pitta and […]

This incredibly nourishing porridge is delicious for breakfast!  Popular in Indian, Chinese and Indonesian dishes, mung beans are said to be incredibly therapeutic, cleansing and detoxifying the body.  1 cup whole green mung beans, soaked and rinsed 4 1/2 cups water 1 cinnamon stick, 4” in length 1 piece ginger grated, 2” in length 1/2 […]