Something easy for a snowy day. These Seed, Coconut & Sesame Chocolate Bites are the kind of treat that feels indulgent but also grounding — rich with minerals, healthy fats, and deep earthy flavor. They’re perfect with afternoon tea, tucked into a lunchbox, or enjoyed as a mindful after-dinner sweet. And from an Ayurvedic perspective? …
‘Warm food provides both physical and emotional solace’ This chickpea and kale stew is designed as a warming, nourishing dish that supports digestion while providing steady, sustained energy. It is one of my grandmothers recipes, where I switched out the spinach for kale as that is what I picked up at the farmers market. Chickpeas …
There is something quietly luxurious about beetroot. Earthy, jewel-toned, and naturally sweet, it carries the essence of the soil it grows in. In this simple salad, roasted beetroot is paired with young, creamy feta—an interplay of depth and lightness that feels both nourishing and indulgent. From an Ayurvedic perspective, beetroot is deeply grounding. Its sweet …
‘When we eat Sattvic food, it gives us inner clarity, determination and peace’ This split yellow moong dal recipe is a celebration of simplicity, balance, and mindful nourishment. In Ayurveda, moong dal is prized for being light, easy to digest, and deeply restorative, making it suitable for all constitutions. When slow-cooked and paired with gentle …
This is my new favorite breakfast. I eat it with smoked salmon, but you can make it with scrambled tofu or egg. It’s quick to put together and is lovely and light. It has high protein, veggies, probiotics and a lot of flavor. I especially like the toasted sesame oil addition. I got this recipe …
‘As the flowers do not chase bees, we too must embody confidence and authenticity, creating an environment where positivity flows towards us.’ I received a sample of this beautiful powder from the Rye Library Spice Club, supplied by Selefina. The Butterfly Pea Flower is magical. It is a sacred healing plant and divine in some …
“Saffron is scent, colour, and culture distilled into a thread.” I love using Saffron in recipes. I inherited two boxes of this ancient luxurious spice from my grandmother’s kitchen. One of the tins noted its origin in Spain and the other unopened tin from Morocco. I use it sparingly, so this quantity should last me …
‘Work when there is work to do. Rest when you are tired. One thing done in peace will most likely be better than ten things done in panic…I am not a hero if I deny rest; I am only tired…’ This week has been one of those weeks. Baby B was home for six days, …
‘It is only by risking ourselves from one hour to another that we live at all’ Food for thought No matter the path we choose to honour, there will always be conflict to negotiate. There will always be discord with those who would rather have us be something other than ourselves. If we choose to …
‘Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.’ Dr Maya Angelou I’ve been thinking a lot about new year resolutions lately. How we create them and then feel all that pressure. Eventually we break them and then feel guilty, and the cycle starts again every year, or …
