moong dal with slivers of ginger
This soup is inspired by a recipe posted many years back. This version uses dal that is lighter and easier to digest: whole moong (green mung bean) and split yellow moong (which is the whole moong that has been skinned and split—see photo below). It can be served as a soup with chapati, bread or rice […]
an exceptional zingy-ginger-sweet-lemon dressing
I make this dressing often. It is fresh, light, and cleansing. My favourite way of using it is poured over a vibrant beetroot and carrot salad (see below), a simplified version of this salad. It has become a ‘goodness is’ signature dish when served alongside coriander leaf vanghi bath, vegetable bath, or this whole moong […]
pear ginger macadamia muffins (vegan & gluten free)
For this recipe, I used Amy Chaplins gluten-free muffin base recipe from her new book ‘Whole Food Cooking Every Day’ and combined it with two of my favourite recipes – Peach Ginger Muffins and Pear Ginger Cornmeal Cake. She goes on to say, “I discovered textural magic (and a gorgeous golden crumb) with a combination […]
ginger peach muffins (vegan)
New MOON dip. Monserrate Pond, Sintra “The leaves of the lotus are emergent, meaning that they rise above the water level, whereas the leaves of water-lily are found floating on the water’s surface. The same is true for their respective flowers; lotus flowers are emergent, and water-lily flowers are floating.” ginger peach muffins makes 10 […]
anne’s magical sesame-tahini-ginger dressing
Our Christmas and New Year were spent in Boulder’s beautiful, snowy mountains, visiting our oldest and dearest friends. A daily ritual was established as soon as we arrived: cooking and sharing meals, morning and evening, and communicating around a big table and warm fire. On these nights, Anne would arrive with a basket of organic […]
pear ginger cornmeal cake (vegan)
Just a few months ago, we moved all the Jivana Yoga classes from our living room in the main house to the new ‘Sadvidya Space’ at the very back of the property. It is a beautiful, wild, and natural space overlooking the fruit orchard and the vegetable garden. To get there, it is quite a […]
barley kichadi
Barley is cooling, sweet, and mildly astringent. It is ideal for decreasing pitta and kapha. It can improve sluggish digestion and has a slightly drying effect, helping to clear fluids from the body. Barley is considered one of the “good” carbohydrates. If the water in which barley is boiled is given to a person suffering […]
healing vegetable broth & a morning nature walk
My walks these last few mornings have been under a slow, fuzzy, fizzling drizzle of rain, cocooned warm and safe inside my jacket and hood. Yesterday was particularly magical as I walked the familiar windy, cobbled stone road in a thick blanket of fog, which imparted a feeling of magic, mystery and wonder. Today, my […]
Aytana’s winter warming dal
When we hold workshops, we host up to 12 people in our home and up to 16 – 20 for dinner. I draw up a timetable or roster, and everyone signs up for their turn at cooking, cleaning, lighting the oil burner, refreshing flowers and the general cleanliness of the yoga room throughout the 10-day […]
vegetable barley ginger soup with lemon thyme & a leaf mandala
A soup to warm your hands and to strengthen your courage… We can do anything if we sit with intention, just holding it in our thoughts, our hearts and lifting it up with LOVE, LIGHT, JOY, PEACE and COURAGE. There are no limits to what we can do…..try it! tips If I am out of […]
gentle Indian spiced vegetable stew
The weekend brought with it an adventure—the inspiring kind that leaves you refreshed, glowing, inspired, filled with awe, and in love with Nature’s Greatness. Praia da Ursa, Sintra, Portugal Praia da Ursa is a true hidden gem, nestled on Portugal’s rugged coastline near the westernmost point of mainland Europe. It is untouched by the hustle […]
Anna’s green smoothie
This recipe originated from Anna. When we lived in Israel, I would receive a call most mornings to say that my smoothie was ready and waiting for me. The green smoothie was a distant memory until I found the recipe tucked away, giving it life again. I believe it came from Donna, who, on […]
beetroot orange ginger juice
Inspiration: divine influence; to be filled with spirit. I find nature to be so wise and inspiring. Our dietary needs vary according to the season. If we pay attention to our body’s signals, we will find that the types of foods that bring us satisfaction are different in the Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring. At […]
french green lentil soup – a soup to soothe & a tea to heal
Before I left for India, I had been nursing a very sore body and sniffly nose, snuggled in bed for two days. It started on Friday night when we had Anna and her family over to celebrate the third night of Hanukkah. I should have known something was brewing. I cooked. Nothing unusual, except I […]
ginger lemon honey healing tea – cold and flu remedy
benefits Honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Lemon helps with elimination, fights viral infections, and is high in Vitamin C. Ginger is an overall universal medicine and detoxifier, and black pepper helps destroy mucus in the digestive tract and sinuses. Both ginger and pepper are warming and stimulating, which is great for promoting sweating and […]
easy peasy ginger beer
A few weeks ago, I celebrated my birthday by hosting a dinner for some friends. Despite the ongoing construction at our home, I managed to create a magical ambience with a beautifully set table outside adorned with colourful daisies, sunflowers, and numerous candles. To make the cooking less stressful, I asked my guests to bring […]
mixed dal soup & a goose called kangaroo
Summer has arrived in Israel, and the weather is scorching. I gather all the vegetables I need for the day from the garden early in the morning. Everything looks fresh, green, and moist from the morning watering and the mild temperatures. This time of day spares the plants from the harshness of the sun. I […]
