On Christmas day, I made Chocolate Maca muffins. Moist, delicious, chocolate muffins that are wonderful in the morning or to enjoy in the afternoon with tea. My favourite way is served warm with a touch of ghee and some herbal tea. In this recipe, I used Maca and Cacao, two superfoods that compliment each other really nicely.
With the change of season, the human body is deeply affected as the temperatures began to drop. In Ayurveda, the ancient Indian philosophy on wellbeing, there are three primary doshas: Vata (Air/Ether), Pitta (Fire/Water) and Kapha (Water/Earth). Ayurvedic medicine recognizes the profound impact that Vata dosha has on the mind and body during this time of the year as its qualities are associated with dry, rough, cold and wind.
Try the following natural immune boosting foods this fall
Why I love black rice so much? Well let’s review its nutritional component more in depth – it is high in antioxidants so move over blueberries and açaí there is a new kid on the block. Anthocyanins are plant compounds that are found in dark purple, blue-reddish hues of food such as aubergines, blackberries, pomegranates, wild blueberries, black rice, black currants, purple cauliflower and cherries (to name just a few).
Coming back from Mexico, we hit a few weeks of really hot weather, then it cooled off and now it’s starting to warm up again. Nonetheless, I was inspired to make a refreshing cocktail. With so many new adventures that await me this summer, I needed a reason to celebrate. Here it is my friends, my version of a margarita – Virgin Cherry Blossom Coconut Margarita.
One of my favorite ways to spend my time is to meet up with friends to enjoy picnics and walks in nature while catching up on our week’s events. Near our home, we have the loveliest trail that is 9KM long surrounded by magnificent scenery. Trees that bend inwards and look as though that they are about to give you the biggest hugs, birds chirping and a light breeze that whispers softly as it moves through the leaves overhead.
I’ve always loved mango lassi, a traditional Indian yogurt-based drink made with yogurt, spices and mango pulp. Sometimes honey is added to the mixture for some extra sweetness and sometimes vanilla bean paste to enhance the fragrance of the drink. I wanted to turn one of my favourite drinks into a raw cake that is as flavourful and delightful as the traditional Indian drink.
Have you ever heard someone say that they were on vacation and tasted a fruit or vegetable and could not believe the difference in flavor in comparison to the conventional ones we find in our local supermarkets in North America. It’s hard not to compare the quality and taste of produce, especially when you know that the same food we eat everyday have been cultivated in nutrient-dense soils in other parts of the world.
Mornings are my favourite time of the day. I am without a doubt a morning person. I love the stillness of the morning and the quiet calm sound that travels throughout the home. I feel the time I have in the morning is the most sacred and it is so important for me to have these moments daily.
I know this must feel like I just cleared out my entire fridge, but I promise you that wasn’t the case. I love superfoods. It’s the most certain I’ve ever felt when…
This year, I decided to gift myself “The Year of YES”. Saying yes to new possibilities, new adventures, new projects that take me out of my comfort zone and opens up my space to further cultivate and grow. Whatever comes my way, I’m ready to roll with it! Of course, some of my “yes” decisions that will take place this year have had a bit of planning and were well thought out, but some were spontaneous (like my engagement in 2014) that will lead to two people walking down the aisle and saying a big “YES” this upcoming spring… I get goose bumps just thinking about it!
This recipe calls for milk (your choice), I happen to have oat milk freshly made so I warmed it up on the stovetop on low heat while infusing it with cinnamon quills. Impressive! Well, wait it gets even better. Once my oat milk warmed up, I added my sprouted quinoa and topped it off with finely sliced asian pears, golden berries, red currants, dried rose petals, mint and black sesame seeds. Hmm…. Did I win you over?