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As the heat settles in, you might notice a surprising shift: your appetite naturally slows down. In Ayurveda, this is a beautiful paradox known as Manda Agni. When the climate outside spikes, our internal digestive fire actually diffuses to keep us cool. In my latest blog, we explore the three cooling tastes of summer—sweet, bitter, and astringent—and how to work with local farm abundance to deeply soothe a buzzing mind and a sensitive gut.

CSA season is one of my favorite times of year — but I also know firsthand how quickly seasonal abundance can become overwhelming. In this new blog, I’m sharing practical tips for preparing your kitchen, storing greens, preserving food little by little, reducing waste, and working with the rhythm of seasonal eating instead of fighting against it. 🌿

There are days when meals emerge from careful planning... and then there are days when you stand in front of the refrigerator with leftovers, garden greens, and curiosity. This week on the blog, I’m introducing "Freshovers"—the Ayurvedic art of bringing life back to food through fresh herbs, digestive spices, and sensory awareness. It’s a practice in mindfulness that proves healing food doesn’t have to be perfect or complicated to be deeply satisfying.

Every ride is a prayer. A moment of freedom, memory, and love carried on the wind. Part 1: The Mother I Lost Mother’s Day hasn’t always been an easy day for me. When I was eight years old, my mother died in a motorcycle accident while my sister and I were visiting her for Christmas vacation. It was December 29, 1979—just days after celebrating Christmas, playing board games and eating takeout. That night, she asked us for permission to go out. I still remember how she came d

For years, my weekly CSA share has felt like Christmas—fresh, seasonal food straight from the farm, guiding how I cook, eat, and nourish my body. Over time, it transformed my health, my kitchen, and my connection to food. If you’ve ever been curious about eating in season or joining a CSA, this might be your moment.

We’re often told yogurt is a universal health food, but Ayurveda teaches that there is no such thing. Traditionally known as dadhi, yogurt is powerful medicine—but only when used correctly. If you've been struggling with morning congestion or digestive heaviness, it might not be what you're eating, but how you're pairing it. Today, I’m sharing the Ayurvedic truth about yogurt and the lighter, gut-friendly Takra recipe I use in my own kitchen.

Does your body feel like it’s still in winter hibernation? This time of year, many of us feel a sense of "Kapha heaviness"—sluggish digestion, low energy, and a mental fog that just won't lift. In my latest blog, we explore why Spring is the natural season for a gentle reset. No extreme juice cleanses or deprivation—just simple, grounded Ayurvedic wisdom, my go-to kitchari recipe, and rituals that nourish your nervous system.

Do we really need sunscreen, or have we just lost our rhythm with the sun? In our modern world, we often swing between fearing the sun and ignoring it until we’ve overdone it. Ayurveda invites us back to a middle path—one of attunement rather than avoidance. From my personal "Summer Radiance" ritual to building internal resilience with Amalaki, learn how to nourish your skin and restore your relationship with the light. ☀️🌿

I opened the refrigerator and saw a little of this, a little of that… nothing that looked like a full meal, but everything my body was asking for. This simple pot of vegetables became a deeply nourishing Ayurvedic soup—grounding, warming, and balanced. In this new blog, I share how to cook without a recipe and turn what you have into something truly supportive.

What if your body already knows how to regulate appetite—you just need the right foods to support it? In this personal experiment, I explore how simple sprouts may support your body’s natural GLP-1 response, helping quiet menopause cravings and restore steady energy.

Spring is a season of renewal, but it can also bring congestion, heaviness, and seasonal allergies as the body shifts out of winter. In this new blog, I share simple Ayurvedic ways to support this transition through herbs, warm foods, daily rituals, and gentle movement, helping the body find balance and ease as we move into spring.

Spring is a season of awakening. As the heaviness of winter begins to melt away, Ayurveda invites us to lighten our routines, nourish the body with seasonal foods, and move stagnant energy. Explore simple Ayurvedic lifestyle shifts—from yoga and dry brushing to cleansing foods—that help restore balance and vitality in spring.

Learn how Ayurveda supports the transition from winter to spring through seasonal foods. Discover how bitter, pungent, and astringent tastes help balance Kapha, support digestion, and restore energy as the seasons change.

The other day I stepped on the scale—something I rarely do—and saw a number I hadn’t seen since I was nine months pregnant. Finding steadiness in the shift. Practicing Warrior II not to 'fix' my body, but to honor the strength it carries as I move through this transition. It’s been 30+ years since those days of nursery prep and baby kicks, yet here was that same number. I laughed a little… and then I felt that familiar wave of frustration. Because here I am—someone who cooks

Did the time change leave you feeling a little 'wired but tired' this morning? You aren't alone. In Ayurveda, 'springing forward' does more than steal an hour of sleep—it disrupts our Dinacharya (daily rhythm) and aggravates Vata. From clearing 'spring mud' with Garshana to ancestral sprouting rituals with my granddaughter, Madelyn, discover how to reset your biological clock and step into spring with presence instead of resistance.

As winter fades and spring begins, our bodies naturally crave lighter, more stimulating foods. In Ayurveda, spices play an important role in supporting this seasonal transition. Discover five Ayurvedic spices that help awaken digestion, clear congestion, and bring renewed energy to the kitchen during Kapha season.

Four years ago, I was told I had fatty liver disease. “Most people have it.” That normalization unsettled me more than the diagnosis. I wrote a deeply personal and practical piece on early signs, reversibility, and why vague advice isn’t enough. If your body has been whispering, this may resonate.

Discover how herbal oils support pain relief, nervous system healing, and tissue recovery. Learn why personalized oil therapy can transform your healing journey.

Not all coughs are the same. A dry cough, wet cough, or inflamed chest each tell a different story about what your body needs. In this new blog, I share how I recognized my own early symptoms, what Ayurveda teaches about respiratory patterns, and how to support your lungs naturally as we transition toward spring.

There are certain Ayurvedic practices that come easily — warm meals, sipping hot water, daily movement, self-massage — and then there are others that, for whatever reason, feel harder to incorporate into daily life. For me, nasya oil was one of those practices. I knew the benefits. I taught the benefits. I understood its importance in Ayurveda. And yet… it was the one ritual I consistently struggled to make a habit. The oils I had tried in the past felt heavy, sometimes irrit