roasted pumpkin palya
from garden to table… Something about the shape and colour of a pumpkin in its round, jolly state, glowing bright and light amongst the blackened droopy leaves and tangled stems, makes you smile. Particularly now, after being absent from the garden for three weeks, attending our yearly yoga retreat in India. I came back full […]
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 […]
chickpea sambar with pumpkin and celery
I love Autumn and I am taking every opportunity to relish in its rain and vibrant green, the early morning dew, and it’s amazing, blazing colour. It is enough. I am enough. chickpea sambar with pumpkin and celery When I make this to serve with dosa, I leave out the dal and add another cup […]
pumpkin & capsicum roasted in a cheese pie
One of our last night’s dinner was a three-way contribution from Ahal and us. Once again, Ahal came to the table with an impressive collection of three dishes. Couscous and mushroom baked parcels; a tomato, basil and mozzarella platter and the all-important dessert. This was the highlight. A mascarpone cheesecake, topped with strawberries and cream […]
spicy pumpkin lentil soup
A cold snap has hit in the last few days, not only climatically but also throughout my body. A pot of Spicy Pumpkin Lentil soup was required. Packed with spices to warm the soul and body, it was made with pumpkin, carrots, fennel, and tomatoes, added for substance, and a quick puree for a thicker, smoother […]
