brown rice and quinoa pancakes
I woke early to thick fog and a fine mist blanketing the world, and then the gentlest, softest light tip-toed in. BROWN RICE AND QUINOA PANCAKES Inspired by ‘Earthly and Divine’ by Eva Cabaca. I love these for their lightness and easy digestion. The second time I made them, I peeled and halved a banana, […]
summer moon kichadi
I spent the late part of the day working in the garden under a big, white, round moon… Guaranteed to soothe unsettled hearts. SUMMER MOON KICHADI generously serves 3 ingredients ½ cup brown basmati rice ½ cup split moong dal 3 cups water ¼ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp ghee voggarane 2 tsp ghee 1 […]
summer minestrone with brown rice
Inspired by Heidi Swanson’s ‘Supernatural Cooking’ In her version, ‘Spring Minestrone,’ she uses onions, snow peas, and asparagus. My version is inspired by Summer and what is abundant in my garden. It is so satisfying with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese, lemon zest and juice, a crackling of fresh pepper, and a drizzle of olive […]
ahhhh……kichadi
I always turn to this healing Ayurvedic dish when I need a simple cleanse. I prepare kichadi with various vegetables for a few days—to one week—alongside plenty of water, fresh fruits, steamed vegetables, and cumin and coriander kashaya. It always feels cleansing and nourishing. This dish has endless variations, depending on the herbs, spices and vegetables used. Whenever […]