Golden Spiced Tofu
THE SUPER POWERS of TURMERIC Turmeric powder is an ancient and beloved spice in Indian cooking…it’s used in curries, dals, rice…and even milk. As an artist and foodie, I find the golden hue that turmeric provides so beautiful. This lovely spice is not just...
Baked Romanesco with Goat Cheese
What is it :)? Have you ever heard of Romanesco? It’s like a cross between broccoli and cauliflower :). I think it’s such a beautiful vegetable—the green is so vibrant, the texture is so fun and I love it’s pointy, little florets. They remind me of dinosaurs for...
Corn Pakoras for Diwali
Getting Ready for the Holidays Growing up, I had two distinct, yet parallel lives. As a first generation American, I grew up enjoying soccer practice, Girl Scouts and camping trips; read stories on the Bernstein Bears, Little House on the Prairie and Nancy Drew; and...
Cherry Tomatoes 3 Different Ways
For those of you that follow me on social media, you might have seen that the cherry tomatoes we planted back in May have exploded :)! The little seedlings we started from scratch are now 6-7 feet tall and fully loaded. On Instagram and Facebook, I asked friends and...
Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas
For this Mother’s Day, my mom said she didn’t want any presents, just full day of spending the day together doing some fun stuff–so that’s what we’re gonna do! We’re going to start with a homemade brunch, followed a day in DC where...
GIVEAWAY + Exploring Seasonal Veggies with the Joyful 12™
There is something so special about eating fresh and making mealtimes a daily family gathering. I’ve found that cooking fresh is definitely nourishing, but when I’m able to cook with my family or friends, it brings out an ample dose of love and creativity that enriches our relationship on a much deeper level. And then when we sit down to share our bounty, there’s a comfort in the ritual of breaking bread while sharing the highlights of every one’s day, world events and whatever else is on our minds.
Glazed Carrots & our Winners!
Art Every Day Month has been awesome! If you haven’t a chance to check out my daily drawings, you can view them all here. It’s defintiely got me thinking outside of the box and trying new things! So, as Thanksgiving approaches here’s my recipe for glazed carrots….a lovely Thanksgiving side. I hope you enjoy!
Sprouted Mung—Indian Style
As you read this, IIndian Sprouted Mung Beans will already be in India…but I thought as the holiday season approaches and our diets get a little wacky, that I would share one of my favorite dishes that always seems hit the spot the for me when I want something fresh and full of prana…Sprouted Mung Beans—Indian Style!
