The last recipe I posted revolved around the Asian culture as it has impacted the practice of meditation. However, meditation is also greatly rooted in India as well. What better choice than a soothing cup of Masala Chai Tea that India is so famous for as we sit down to meditate. This aromatic beverage that…
As we approach the final week of our Meditate To Thanksgiving Challenge, I’m inspired to bring some Asian elements into my cooking this week. After all, meditation itself is rooted in the Far East through Buddhist teachings and Hindu culture across Asia. What is the most warm and light Asian dish that heightens all the senses?…
As we continue on or path to Become What You Believe of the 21 Day Meditation Experience, I promised to post recipes that resonate with this experience. As mentioned yesterday, today I have something on the spicy side – Spicy Monterey Jack Cheese and Mushroom Quesadilla. Spice not only excites our taste buds but are…
I mentioned Green Olives and Coriander Hummus in my last post, so here it is. I selected this at this time for a few reasons. First of all, it is a wonderful hearty vegetarian appetizer, condiment, or meal spread on whole what toast or on pita bread. Yesterdays, meditation experience left me craving energy, which…
It’s Halloween tomorrow! Since it’s on a Saturday, I bet many of you are looking for ways to fill up your whole day with Halloween activities culminating with trick-or-treating in the evening. I have something fun you can do to lead into one extra day of fun. I have a Horchata recipe that is yummy…
Living in Southern California, you hardly see the seasons change and for the last few years, it seemed like we were going straight from summer to a mild winter with 80 degrees F temperatures on Thanksgiving Day. With the weather being as it is, we hardly get a chance to complement our fall season with…
The world has been closely watching Chile, since it was hit by a major earthquake last Wednesday. It all occurred simply too close to their Independence Day celebration. Chile celebrates 205 years of independence from Spain this Friday, September 18th. Falling on the weekend it was expected to be a jubilant festival. Fiestas Patrias or…
I haven’ shared much about Hindu festivals here yet. However, when I encounter something of significance that is food related, it is always worth sharing. As you know, most everything I write about here always ties back to food in some way or the other. I don’t know how I missed the colorful Hindu religion…