“I was able to bring the souls from the past back to life.” Amaranth Amaranth is a great alternative to oats in the morning. It is packed with protein, releases energy slowly and is packed full of minerals and vitamins. Similar to quinoa, amaranth contains anti-infammatory and antioxidant phytochemical that have the potential to reduce the risk …
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), …
‘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 …
‘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 …
‘The smell and taste of things remain poised a long time, like souls, ready to remind us…’ I am immediately comforted by anything that has the fragrance of cardamom. This is not surprising, as Cardamom has a sweet and soothing aroma. It is a natural calmative, helping to settle the nervous system, as well as …
‘A good breakfast is a start of a good day’ This is a great vegan substitute for eggs. I was inspired to make this, after using the ‘just egg’ product that can be found in your local supermarket. It is made using an ancient Indian method of grinding whole mung beans. I love the product, …
‘Herbs deserve to be used much more liberally’ – Yotam Ottolenghi I made this Za’atar in class recently and fell in love with the fresh herb mix all over again. The mix of ingredients plays with your taste buds, with zest from the sumac, depth from the sesame seeds and herbaciousness from the thyme. I …
