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Winter Grain & Veggie Cakes

Winter Grain & Veggie Cakes My family loves these Winter Grain & Veggie Cakes. What I like most about them is the versatility. You basically combine grains that work for the season, (but for winter I use quinoa, amaranth, or couscous) with the seasonal veggies and a little bit of fat and salt (i.e. cheese)…

Season shifting and the Big “O”!

Hey there! I’m guessing you might have already noticed that change is in the air! Yes we are right in the middle of the seasonal transition and depending on where you are in the world, whether you’re heading towards warmer or cooler weather, it’s important to know that now is a key time to…

Ayurvedic instructions for winning at Winter!

Okay, so I have to admit that winter is one of my least favorite seasons. I used to really suffer through it, but these days I understand that it’s just my vata energy being thrown out of whack by the increased (and intense) qualities of winter, and, even better, I know what to do to…

Drinking Ayurveda… for hydration and happiness!

It’s winter down here and I’m cold and dehydrated, which makes for a vata fiesta (yes my mind and body are going a bit haywire!). Cold, dry air makes for cold dry hands, feet, hair and mood. So I’m covering up as much as possible (can you say double socks!!), AND oiling myself from head…

How to be inspired every day

I worked something out today. You ready for this… I’m an inspiration junkie. There. I said it. Thing is, this realization has been a long time in coming. Lot’s of days feeling a little… off, under the weather, unmotivated. Plenty of time spent wandering internet wastelands without a real destination or connection to… anything. Busying…

Eating for NOW

Got a question for ya? What’s in season where you are? Any ideas? Don’t worry it’s not a test, it’s just a simple question that brings awareness to the fact that we’ve lost our connection to our own seasons! It used to be that food was a great way of getting a sense for what…

Extreme weather solutions…

Holy moly northern hemisphere! It sounds like y’all are getting a winter to remember up there. So rather than wax lyrical about New Years plans or thinking positive, I’m just gonna throw you a bone… As you probably know by now, the weather has a HUGE impact on the way we feel, act, and process…

T’is the season to be…snotty!

If you’re ever confused about what season it is… listen to your body, it’ll tell you… For the last few weeks I’ve spent the first part of every day itchy, snotty and sneezy. Yep, down here in the Southern hemisphere, hay fever season has arrived (yipeee!). And from what I hear, you northern hemisphere dwellers aren’t…