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 […]

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 […]

Perhaps one of my favorite winter time snacks!  Ayurveda suggests to increase fats and oils during the winter months and this certainly does it!   2 slices of bread 1 tbsp ghee 1/2 ripe avocado salt + peper hard boiled egg (opitional) Heat 1 tsp of ghee in a frying pan on medium heat, I […]

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 […]