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Artichokes with Crispy Garlic, Ghee & Sumac
After coming home with a bag of freshly harvested baby artichokes from Palo Alto Farmer’s Market last Sunday, I was reminded that some fresh produce still remains seasonal. With year-round access to our favorite fruits and vegetables, sometimes remembering whats in and out of season can be a little challenging. Strolling through the Farmer’s market was a lovely way to reconnect with nature’s seasonal gifts, the...
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In Conversation with Filmmaker, Jeremy Frindel, The Doctor From India
We recently chit-chatted with Jeremy Frindel, director of the 2012 documentary, One Track Heart: The Story of Krishna Das about his new film, The Doctor From India. A poetic documentary about the pioneering work of Ayurveda Physician and Educator, Dr. Vasant Lad, BAM&S, MASc. Frindel’s immersive portrait shares Dr. Lad’s journey in bringing Ayurveda, a holistic-based healthcare system, to the United States in the late 1970’s. Documenting Dr. Lad’s...
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7 Tips to Prevent Spring Allergies & Boost Digestion
Daffodils, tulips, and hyacinth are popping up in backyards, street beds and random corners of neighborhoods. With their sparks of color, these flowering bulbs are a reminder that spring is upon us—and so is pollen! From the lens of Ayurveda, the body’s response to the seasonal shift can be indicative of the diet and lifestyle choices made in the prior season. What we did...
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Nourish the Body & Mind, Sesame Love
You say sesame seeds, and I say my nana (maternal grandfather) and his blazer pocket. The three are forever synonymous in my mind. They go together like sesame seeds melded together with honey— remember the little rectangular “candies” wrapped in rice paper and twisted in clear plastic. They were always stashed in my Nana’s navy blazer. Each one slightly tacky and perfectly gooey from traveling on...
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You Are What You Digest
A 3-part podcast series developed with Mamta Landerman CAS. Listen to us chit-chat about physical, emotional and mental digestion through the lens of Ayurveda.
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5 Spiced Yams & Rainbow Chard
I love leveraging a good, basic recipe and adjusting a few ingredients to change up the flavor. It makes cooking easier, leaves room for a little creativity and keeps meals fresh—who doesn’t want that?! Today’s recipe, is based on a recipe I posted awhile back that was intentionally developed to be flexible—5 Spices & a Veggie, a Quick ‘Ayurvedic’ Stir-Fry. Using the same simple concept to create today’s...
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CCF:’The’ Ayurvedic Detoxifying & Rejuvenating Tea
CCF Tea—cumin, coriander, and fennel are the three key ingredients in this gentle, yet effective, detoxifying and rejuvenating classic Ayurvedic tea. Case studies shared by my teachers along with my own personal experiences have shown this tea to help with ailments that range from blood pressure imbalances, anxiety, PMS, bloating, hormonal fluctuations, and much more! I encourage you to try making and drinking this simple tea—three...