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Honey Lemon Cake (Gluten Free)

By , August 28, 2021

‘The smell and taste of things remain poised a long time, like souls, ready to remind us…’  This is a beautiful moist gluten free cake from Nik Sharma of a brown table. It is a beautiful blog and there is always an interesting culinary twist to be inspired by. This cake caught my eye due

Ayurvedic Summer Soups (GF, Vegan, High Protein)

By , August 7, 2021

Soup in the summer may seem counterintuitive, however from an Ayurvedic perspective, our bodies when hot on the house side, cool down on the inside and so does our agni/digestive power. We also tend to overload our systems with raw food (harder to break down and therefore to absorb the nutrient value of our food),

Lime Mousse (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , July 31, 2021

This is taken from Divya Alter’s summer recipes. It’s a sweet-sour, creamy and refreshing and more nourishing than ice cream.  The cashews make for a rich dessert so you don’t need much to feel satiated. That did not stop Mr. B from having two. The balance of sweet and sour is perfect. I reduced the

Liver cleansing sprouted mung salad (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , July 24, 2021

‘Whenever the brain and heart fight, it’s always the liver that suffers’ The liver deserves some glory. At more than 3lbs, the liver is the size of a football and the human body’s second largest organ, behind the skin. It holds up to 13% of the bodies blood supply and is a star player in

Sambal Tofu with Coconut Rice (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , July 3, 2021

‘Balance is not something you find, it’s something you cultivate’ This is a great dish, balanced between the sweet cooling coconut rice and the spicy sambal tofu. It will transport you to Indonesia where Sambal originates from.  It doesn’t take long to make, as you can stir fry the tofu as you are cooking the

Seasonal Veggie Quiche (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , June 26, 2021

“As you move through this life and this world, you change things slightly; you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life-and travel-leaves marks on you. Most of the time; those marks-on your body or on your heart-are beautiful. Often, though, they-hurt” This quote is in honour of the late Anthony Bourdain, whose birthday

Rose Almond Delight (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , June 19, 2021

‘The fragrance always stays in the hand that gives a rose” This is another beautiful recipe from Divya Alters book, ‘how to eat for how you feel’. It is full of fragrant and calming rose and cardamom and grounding agar and almond. It is meant to serve as a cooling dessert in the summer and

Buckwheat Cake (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , June 12, 2021

‘Ayurveda does not preach some staid chastity or morality of abstinence that prevents you from, enjoying this world and it’s pleasures while you are journeying through it. Ayurveda actually validates it by recognizing it as a rooted instinct that needs expression – a healthy one’  For the last month, I have been interning as a

High Protein, Lentil Omelette (Gluten Free, Vegan)

By , May 29, 2021

‘What nicer thing can you do for someone than make them breakfast?’ This is a high protein, low fat, high fibre, nutrient dense breakfast.  You can vary the filling and spices, just like an egg omelette and serve it with sides. The turmeric not only provides antioxidants but also the colour of an omelette and

Basil Seed and Mango Pudding (GF, Vegan)

By , May 15, 2021

‘A healthy outside, starts from a healthy inside’ Basil seeds have been used for thousands of years, with this king of super foods having been revered for its health promoting properties. Most people know about Chia but haven’t heard of basil seeds. They are more widely used in India, China, Ayurvedic and Chinese Medicine in