Monthly Archives: January 2012
Chocolate Nut Dreams
In India, any sweet treat that is in the shape of a ball is called a “ladoo”… you’ll see them in iconography of the Elephant-Headed lord Ganapati, who is said to adore them! This recipe is made with raw and … Continue reading
Pancakes
Happy Monday! Mondays, according to the wisdom of light (planets, starts and such), Jyotish – are ruled by the moon… moon relates to women in general, and mothers in particular… and in a broader sense, nurturance and nourishment. Well, one … Continue reading
Filed under Kid Friendly, Sweet
Thumbprint Cookies
These cookies are super easy & delicious… there are very few ingredients, and a lot of wiggle room in which to get creative! They have a nutty flavor and are easily made vegan and gluten free. They look fancy, but … Continue reading
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Creamy Dal Soup
I’m still on a soup trip! It’s one of my favorite things to make (and eat!)… and again, as discussed on the last Soup Posting, really the ideal food for cold and dry days! In our house, we make dal … Continue reading
Polenta!
Golden, delicious corn… it’s sweet, warming, light and nourishing.. In Vedic Astrology, corn is ruled by the moon… because the fresh kernals are full of sweet, cooling juice, and the moon rules all watery things. Used as a dried grain,, … Continue reading
Filed under Kid Friendly, Savory
Winter Soup
Today it is super cold and dry out… classic winter weather… this kind of day can be very aggravating to vata dosha – causing dryness, busy mind, agitation, cold, scatteredness, and joint pain. So, to balance it out, Ayurveda recommends … Continue reading
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