One of the best things about having a dinner party is having great friends that bring remarkable desserts.  Last year my friend Amy brought this dessert to my house and I have been wanting to make it ever since.  The recipe is actually adapted from ‘Sweet Gratitude,’ a fabulous book of raw desserts.  There is […]

It seems many people are fending off this season’s cold, the cure?  An immune boosting soup of  greens, garlic, and bone broth.  A big thanks to my incredibly kind and generous neighbors who gifted me kale and chard from their abundant fall harvest to inspire this soup. And to Amy, my dear friend who made […]

Growing up my mother made roasts weekly.  The warmth and aroma of caramelized onions, vegetables and meat was comforting and certainly a joy to come home to in the colder months.  I have been searching for a roast that fills my home with pleasant aromas and is attuned to my present day palate.  This pork […]

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 […]

Generally I am not a fan of tomatoes.  I do not like the squishy, seedy center.  I grew up eating meaty heirloom tomatoes out of my grandmother’s garden coated in sugar, yes lots of sugar.  This year I have been given bags and bags of tomatoes by generous students and neighbors.  I needed to find […]

After spending the holiday weekend in southern Indiana, I pulled into my driveway to discover the slight smell of fall and the sight of fallen leaves beginning to blanket my lawn.  That night a strong rain storm blew in cooler temperatures that made my bones feel fall’s pending arrival.  To warm my bones and welcome […]

Spring rolls are perfect for the summer season when you do not want to turn on the stove. These recipes includes cilantro and mint for cooling the mind and body. 2 large carrots, julienned 2 -3 green onions, julienned 1/2 sweet red pepper, julienned 1 small cucumber, julienned 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 c fresh […]

My grandfather, who is in his nineties, has been making this soup for decades. It is nourishing and grounding. A perfect winter bowl of soup. 2 cups great northern beans 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cups onion, chopped 2 cups celery, chopped 2 cups carrots, chopped 2 cups ham, cubed (optional) 1 bay leaf 1 […]

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 […]

A delicious alternative to coffee! 1-2 tbsp Dandy Blend 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp cardamom 1 cup hot water 1 cup heated milk or mylk alternative 1 tsp ghee or coconut oil sweeten to taste (optional) Place all of the ingredients in a blender, blend for 30 seconds, to mix and make frothy. Pour into […]