
ONE-pot cornbread: a complete meal.
by Kajal Dhabalia | Jul 11, 2012
This One-pot Cornbread is an easy and wholesome meal! I take my favorite cornbread recipe...and then add a bunch of goodies from different food groups to make it a complete meal...black beans for protein, red bells, zuchinni, corn, cilantro, jalapenos and tomatoes for...
I’ll eat some breakfast, then change the world
by Kajal Dhabalia | Jul 10, 2012
COME SUPPORT THE PETER PAN FOUNDATION! A friend of mine is performing in this local show to help raise money for Children's Hospital Research Center in Oakland....if you have time, please come out and support the Children and the Arts! Click here for ticket info and...
Gluten Free Flour Blends
by Kajal Dhabalia | Jul 9, 2012
Gluten Free Flour Blends.... Below is a list of my FAVORITE Gluten Free Flour Blends! I've tried many substitutes...with varying results...each blend work differently depending on the type of baking...so play around with these and then report back and let us know what...
baked TOFU: great to have on hand.
by Kajal Dhabalia | Jul 5, 2012
Baked tofu is great to have on hand....especially when you have a tasty marinate; they really soak up the flavor. I like baking tofu verses pan frying for several reasons....1. it's easier :), 2. they all cook to the same consistency, 3.) it requires less constant...
Easy-peezy Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream….
by Kajal Dhabalia | Jul 4, 2012
Have you ever enjoyed a strawberry straight off the vine? When it's slightly warm, super sweet and almost melts in your mouth? A really great strawberry like that, is like summer wrapped up in a bite. And this recipe definitely captures the deliciousness of the...
Sharing Delicious-ness …
by Kajal Dhabalia | Jun 29, 2012
Sharing Delicious-ness... Sorry for being M.I.A for the past week and a half....I've been up to my ears in FOOD :)! Last weekend we had one of our most special meditation retreats of the year at Dhyanyoga Centers, called Guru Purnima and then yesterday, Dhyanyoga...
a BRIDGE to ourselves.
by Kajal Dhabalia | Jun 18, 2012
a BRIDGE to ourselves. I love weekends like I just had......where my soul gets to bathe in the energy of Truth, transformation and like minded-souls! Thursday, Friday and Saturday night Dhyanyoga Centers hosted public meditation programs with Shri Anandi Ma, Saturday...
Quinoa and Black Bean CAKES.
by Kajal Dhabalia | Jun 15, 2012
Quinoa and Black Bean CAKES. These are similar to the RICE PATTIES that I LOVE....but a little different :). These little cakes are great to eat with a side of veggies, salad or soup...as an alternative for a veggie burger patty or just by themselves. They cook...
everyday MAGIC….
by Kajal Dhabalia | Jun 13, 2012
everyday MAGIC... Another sneak peak of my first body of artwork for my Etsy store that will be opening this summer in July :)! Everyday magic is about seeing the beauty in the everyday....there are magical moments sprinkled throughout the day... ...are you open to...
divine OFFERINGS…
by Kajal Dhabalia | Jun 11, 2012
divine OFFERINGS... In the yogic tradition, ceremonial fires (which in sanskrit are referred to as a "yagna", " homam" or "havan") are often done so that prayers, gratitude and love can be offered directly to the divine. Often a fire ceremony is done when something...
BuddhaPESTO.
by Kajal Dhabalia | Jun 8, 2012
BuddhaPESTO. One of our readers sent in a great article featured in the New York Times about a couple that makes some amazing pesto.... it's called BuddhaPESTO...isn't that brilliant :). Below is the write-up...click here if you want to check out the photo journal...
smoothies to-GO….
by Kajal Dhabalia | Jun 5, 2012
smoothies to-GO.... Like I mentioned a few posts ago....my husband and I love our smoothies on the road. This a great thing to pack for road trips...a nutritious, filling, tasty, fast and definitely cost-effective alternative to eating out for breakfast or a snack...