A quick discussion of wellness and health, with photos of a luxurious grain-free chocolate cake recipe – maybe not a combination you’re used to, but stay with me! It’s important to remember that wellness and health is more than just eating well. Keeping stress at a minimum, exercising, and reducing pollutants in your home all help keep the body well.

If you’ve never had the pleasure of eating a date square, with its layers of crumbly-crunchy oatmeal crust sandwiching vanilla-scented, jammy date filling — you’ve missed a delicious (and classic) treat. While some date square recipes combine filling and crust in one chewy bar, I prefer this three-layer approach.

With so many beneficial vitamins and minerals in pumpkin and winter squash, I consider these cookies a healthy winter treat. Made with pureed pumpkin, rolled oats, gluten-free flour, rich ghee and warming agni (digestive)-boosting spices, Garam Masala is an Indian spice blend made from a mix of sweet and pungent spices—

This is the Indian version of rice pudding - I grew up eating this at home and it was also served as desert at special occasions and ceremonies. 

It is made on the stove top vs the oven. It is delicious, rich and creamy with the cardamom and almonds giving it a distinctive texture and flavor.

Like most Indian recipes - many families have their own versions - this is mine

5-Ingredient Flourless Brownies ready to go in the oven in just 5 minutes baking to fudgy, crackly-topped brownie perfection!

This is the perfect soft and chewy cookie - with whole real ingredients - no pufas or refined oils

In all honestly I have always disliked marshmallows - growing up it was the regular corn syrup laden artificial favored kind - it wasn't until I tried from scratch marshmallows - now they can be messy and sticky - but so worth it. Perfect for kids and adults. I love to drop one into my hot drinking chocolate - paired with come cheese and berries - a snack any kid would love.

Astragalus root provides quick energy, supports the immune system, helps digestive function, and is considered one of the most important longevity tonic herbs.

Astragalus is a “qi” tonic,, as it directly supports the Lung and Spleen organs in the body.

By supporting those organs, you derive and maximize energy from the foods you eat and the air you breathe.

Making elderberry gummies is SO easy. Really truly, you’re going to make these and then kick yourself for not making them sooner – they’re THAT easy.

But before I give you the tutorial, let’s talk about WHY you should make elderberry gummies.

WHICH IS BETTER: ELDERBERRY GUMMIES OR ELDERBERRY SYRUP?

The answer is elderberry gummies, by a smidge

Perfectly spiced and balanced. Made with quality heirloom cocoa, this blend is deeply restorative as it is flavorful. A perfect way to add adaptogen herbs to your daily nourishment routine

Metabolically balanced, simple and wholesome.

Top with berries and more whipped cream.

Using small mason jars makes these easy to pack for children snacks and lunches.