We had a cooking class one time when I was in Venezuela. Aubergine and plantain are always in season at the farm, so for this specific class, we prepared them barbeque style. This quick and easy dish is perfect as a sweet and savory starter or as little bites that…
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Continue ReadingA supernatural powerhouse dessert. Cacao has 632 different types of antioxidants, all the natural ingredients for physical and mental health. Cacao contains Theobromine which stimulates the secretion of serotonin in our guts and the brain. Mayans and Aztecs knew the potential of these humble cacao beans and used them to…
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Continue ReadingWarm apple juice act as a natural tranquilizer which soothes the nervous system. You can cook the apple or make juice and warm it up very slightly to have the natural soothing effect, especially for kids at night if they feel restless. Have you ever considered creating your own baked…
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Urad dal (black mung beans) is the most alkaline, and there is yellow dal next most alkaline of beans according to Ayurveda cooking. Therefore, urad dal is most useful in mitigating elevated cholesterol levels. The process requires some preparation time and is worth making a gluten-free-based pancake as a healthy…
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A close friend from Italy once gave me a cold-pressed pumpkin seed oil as a gift, done on his family farm in Austria. The consistency, flavor, smell, viscosity, texture, and especially the unique color it produced when used in salads and sauces was a sensually stunning green emerald that I…
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Grill sliced whole cauliflower for a few minutes. Cauliflower steaks look great with basil pesto and even better alongside a bit of mashed potato or yams. Get a reasonably large cauliflower and slice it in half. Then cut another 2cm / 1-inch thick slice of one half. Do the same…