Ayurveda Nutrition

Overrun with zucchini? Summer abundance asks us to become creative—eat some now, preserve some for later, and share what we have. Through oversized squash, ten pounds of beans, and small hands helping beside me, I realized we were preserving more than food. We were preserving a season.

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.

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.

A few nights before I harvested the first beets from my garden, I dreamed of them. I could see their deep red roots in my mind—rich, earthy, and almost glowing beneath the soil. I didn’t know exactly why, but something about them was calling to me. Even before they were ready to harvest, I found myself falling in love with them, admiring their vibrant greens with a sense that whatever was growing beneath the surface was going to be something special. By the end of the week, t