~ real food, balanced living ~
Over the past couple of summers I’ve been splurging on basil oil (I can’t get enough of the stuff) — a simple blend of olives & basil made locally that we drizzle over sliced summer tomatoes (maybe with some plump burrata or creamy hummus, avocado wedges and garlicky queen olives in the mix – never enough olives) – your basic mediterranean dream….
Who knew a bag of cabbage could taste so good?
I used to think the best part of the egg roll was the crispy, crunchy exterior — you know with those warm bubbly pockets? (salivary glands on fya) — not sure I ever gave as much thought to the interior until I discovered these bowls and let me tell you straight up, the sauce is magic.…
well, these might be my favorite yet …
(and that’s saying a lot given the embarrassing number of muffin recipes I have on the blog)….
Your biggest challenge is going to be resisting the temptation to devour the entire pan of jammy red peppers & caramelized garlic before they hit the plate!
These warm chickpeas served up in a Greek style marinade with melty feta are the perfect spring transition dish – enjoy them on their own or wrapped up in a pita, gyro/souvlaki style, with tzatziki. D’lish….
And the strangest part?
I thought I didn’t like pineapple (talk about not knowing yourself)….
As we settle into the new year, there seems no better time, and no better circumstances, to consider ways of inviting more peace into our lives.
For all of its well-documented benefits, meditation doesn’t always feel accessible to most of us. At the core of this lies a common misconception that there’s a “right way” and a “wrong way” to do it. In order to do it right it has to look and feel a certain way (enter the image of a buddhist master sitting motionless for hours atop a mountain, achieving measurable states of nirvana) — contrasted against our own experience which often looks something more like restlessness, boredom, confusion, agitation and annoyance. It’s no wonder we feel like it’s not working….
Words by Beth Kempton ~ I’ll be sharing more about Kempton’s work along with another winter read recommendation with subscribers in January. Some beautiful, hopeful, empowering writing to take with us through the colder, darker, contemplative season.
Perfect for cuddling up with a warm bowl of soup! (surrounded by twinkle lights)….
I recently read a snippet from a Mom who’s parenting advice can be summarized as: got a problem? just add water. Run the sprinkler, turn on the kettle, draw a bath, wash the dog, water the garden. I love this.
Wellness through water — sanus per aquam — spa….
— Robert Frost…
