These Hot Cocoa Bursts (my pacifist name for this trendy treat) were all the rage back in 2020, so I admit I'm late to the game. I know...

My friend, Susan, works on a local organic farm, and once in a while she gifts me with fresh produce if there is an overabundance....

It’s that time of the year when all-things-Pumpkin-Spice hit the shelves, so I felt compelled to offer you one of my favorite seasonal...

The taste of fresh berries and mint from the garden always reminds me of my childhood. My mother always had a patch of mint growing in...

At least that's what the New York Times claimed. So I figured I had to try it. It turned out to be the best gazpacho I've ever...

The weather has been late-August-hot here in the DC area, not exactly pleasant, but one that makes me appreciate cold soup. So I thought...

Last month, as part of the Cherry Blossom season festivities, I took a delightful virtual cooking class with Chef Kenji Yokoo where we...

Besides viewing the cherry blossoms, one of my favorite springtime rituals is the dying of the eggs. The egg has been a symbol of new...

I guarantee this recipe will make you happy! I was introduced to the idea of this dessert a couple of years ago at a potluck dinner. A...

Moon milks are soothing caffeine-free beverages. In Ayurvedic practice, they are made with warm milk to aid sleep. However, you can enjoy...

This year, we will be spending the holiday season at home rather than traveling to see friends and family. So, to make the most of it, I...

Last month, I shared the recipe for my favorite morning beverage made with delicious adaptogens. Adaptogens are plants (roots,...

Every morning, I start my day with a nice hot cup of adaptogens. This began three years ago when I embarked on a one-month intensive yoga...

Making the Most of the Season's Harvest: Herbal Fruit Shrubs This time of year in Northern Virginia, the farmers markets are in full...

Last month, with all that was going on, I completely forgot to include an herbal recipe in my newsletter. Quite an oversight! To make up...

Many moons ago, I wrote a blog post on how to make homemade almond milk. It's a very simple recipe, and the results are delicious –...

Now that all of the holidays and my birthday are past, I have been feeling that it is time to get back to my healthiest eating routine....

I didn’t think I needed another kitchen appliance, but when my husband gave me an Instant Pot™ for Christmas, I got excited about all...

Autumn is a wonderful time to break out the warm drink recipes, and anything with turmeric is a perfect ayurvedic tonic for this time of...

As we head into cold and flu season, it is helpful to integrate immune boosters into your self care routine. Besides my favorite...