Strawberry rhubarb crisp is an early summer favorite.  I love this sweet, tart treat warm out of the oven with a scoop of vanilla coconut ice cream. This particular variation I have swapped out processed sugar for maple syrup and butter for ghee.  I was pleasantly surprised that it created the perfect sweetness and worked […]

Five years ago I made a commitment to make and pack a home cooked meal everyday to take to work for lunch.  This came after years of regularly eating out.   Both my pocket book and my digestion have benefitted from eating a more wholesome lunch. Set the sandwiches aside. Veggie bowls are by far the […]

What to do on a rainy spring day, when there is a chill in the air that leaves you feeling chilled, sluggish, or congested? Ayurveda, yoga’s sister science, recommends living with awareness and in harmony with the seasons. Ayurveda encourages developing lifestyle habits that promote balance with the five elements. The early spring is associated […]

Have you wondered why there is such an emphasis on detoxing the liver in the spring? Your body is incredible at regenerating but after a long winter of eating heavy, rich, and fatty foods, giving your liver a little love and support can be incredibly beneficial. Eastern medicine tells us that each season corresponds with […]

Whether it is a long day of travel, a big teaching day or refueling after a winter hike, snacks are an essential part of my everyday. If I fail to have snacks on hand, my blood sugar plummets and it is hard to maintain a clear presence.  To stay nourished and at the top of my […]

With holiday gluttony in our recent pasts, January is a perfect time of year to cleanse and support healthy digestion.  Kitchari is a nourishing Ayurvedic dish, that is common in India and Nepal, which is balancing for all constitutions or doshas.  It includes each of the six tastes: sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent. […]

For years I’ve been trying to give up sugar but time and time again, it is a losing battle.  I love sweets.  So my quest is to create low sugar treats that satisfy the palate.  One of my all time favorite treats are chocolate covered peanut butter balls so I set out to create, dare […]

My bff arrived for a weekend visit, from the east coast, bringing along a wicked cold and laryngitis.  In my efforts to help her regain her health, and to personally fend off what she had, we drank copious amounts of ginger lemon cinnamon tea. This herbal decoction is a perfect elixir for the cold season […]

Fire Cider is a traditional remedy passed down through the ages of folk medicine. This tonic is revered for its ability to boost the immune system and help prevent colds and flu.  Apple cider vinegar is infused with roots, fruits and herbs, to create a powerful anti-microbial, decongestant, and circulatory tonic. Fire Cider is an essential […]

Angela Gargano, owner of Bliss Flow Yoga and Angels + Thieves, has a gift for exceptional food pairings.  A few years ago she brought Oregon Growers + Shippers, Apple Fennel Chutney, back from a west coast visit, to be retailed in the yoga studio boutique.  Given I love apples and fennel, I was excited to […]