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?…
In the midst of my Meditate to Thanksgiving Challenge and efforts towards wellness, I have not forgotten that we are pressing towards the holidays. Baking is one of my top traditions during the holidays. And I’m sure many of you are anxious to get started. Could baking be a sort of therapy towards finding calm in…
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…
I have been experimenting with cocktails for Halloween. I wanted something sophisticated to serve that still depicted Halloween charm. I thought a Blood Orange Margarita would go well with the Orange Chicken that I posted yesterday. As promised here is a cocktail for which its name alone screams Halloween. Blood Orange Margarita Ingredients 4 oz.…
I posted an apple cider recipe yesterday and it occurred to me that us Californians my prefer something with an Autumn flavor on the cooler side. Although it has cooled of a bit from the smoldering heat wave, it is still bright and sunny, making it a struggle to get in the mood for warm…