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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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