bisi-bele bāth – revisited

I thought I would revisit some of my favourite recipes, which I make weekly and update our personal preferences. This is one dish I love to eat in the cooler months (which in Sintra is the most of the year). Once I start eating a warm bowl of Bisi-Bele Bāth, a feeling of being present […]

pongal

I prepare this dish after my Wednesday morning yoga class. It is highly appreciated and is a wonderfully soothing, warm first meal. Pongal is favourable for all seasons, especially in the cooler months.  I serve it with tamarind gojju, steamed greens and seasonal fruits. ~ Calendula in the garden  ~ pongal preparation 10 minutes cooking time […]

idli – a fermented and steamed Indian rice cake

I just arrived back from India from our yearly retreat with our teacher. It was a wonderful time. The teaching, which continued from last year on ‘Ayurveda and Yogic Ideal Living,’ focused on how and what we eat and how this impacts our mind, body, and emotions for our spiritual journey. Food, because we consistently […]