The Winter season has arrived. For a moment we thought we might get to sneak through the season like you guys down south. Well...it wasn't in the cards, and the white stuff has finally arrived. Today as we look out the window, the winter storm has taken a break, and the sun has started to shine on the snow. The birds feed on the seed that Brian has put out for them, and then they scatter when startled - take a break and return when the coast is clear. There is an ebb and flow to their movements. We need to blend with what nature is demonstrating. The weather is all over the place, the birds are all over the place...guess what...we're all over the place.
Paula, Catherine, Meg, Mikahail |
Often we neglect our inner furnace...we eat old food, left-overs, and processed foods. These are items that will suppress your inner heat and create toxic dampness...not what we want to encourage during the winter.
Brian - explaining the chanting process |
We have been embracing all that goes along with hibernating...warm soup and stews, kitchen experiments, snuggie blankets, good books, movies and all the other gentle activities that come with Winter. Huh...when I list them...winter doesn't seem that bad.
Sarah, Paula, Catherine, Meg |
Mikhail |
Two Generations of Spice Grinders! |
Avocado-Cashew Alfredo with Winter Spice |
We enjoy our first Spice Grind of the season with a lovely group. Chanting, roasting and grinding spices to create a Masala that would bring balance to our plate during this cold weather. I created a dish...Zucchini Noodle with Avocado-Cashew Alfredo with Winter Spice Masala toped with Tomato. (Recipe to come!)
We also touched lightly on the need for a Dinacharya - a daily routine. Creating a daily routine is important for your bodies inner balance. Most of our daily life is random, but every morning we have the potential of carving out a pocket of time that can set the bar for our mind, body and spirit. Here is a list created by Banyan Botanicals. https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/info/uploads/Elements_of_Ayurveda_Daily_Routine_Guide.pdf Hang it in your bathroom as a reminder of what your are striving for.
Mikhail's Dragons Breath |
Mikhail created our culinary treat for today...Mikhail's Dragons Breath!
This will improve your digestive fire and warm you to your toes!! You can get the recipe here http://naomikenealysbonusdays.blogspot.com/p/mikhails-dragons-breath.html
Blessings to All!
Warm snow flake kisses!
Namaste`
Naomi, Brian & Mikhail
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