Hello from yet another sunny day in CA. I am kind of tired of the sun, and I hope my child will get to experience the seasonal changes which I was able to enjoy when I was younger. Granted, it never snowed back home, but we had lovely autumns and the spring was amazing and…
Recipes
5 brands that are making life easier for this busy mama bee
I’m not the busiest mum in the world. There are millions of women who are heroes, plain and simple. I’m humbled every time I even think of what my sisters throughout the world are going through every.day. Still, we all experience our own realities through our own perspectives. Just like the air completely coats wherever…
Healthy, crispy, filling: Black pepper tofu recipe
I have shared with you “modified” versions of my grandma’s recipes before, but this one will be a stretch. When I was little, I LOVED staying at my grandma’s house. She had all kinds of amazing things going on for us kids. She knew how to make a kiddo happy. The most delicious chocolate cakes,…
Healthy, 4-ingredient chocolate rice crispy treats with superfoods!
This is going to be a quick show-of-face, but I could not not share with you these rice crispy treats I supposedly made for my little one. My husband and I love them more than our babe does! There’s also a quick oatmeal recipe that you can (you must!) find on my Instagram. But for…
Two easy crackers: One savory, one sweet, both gluten/oil/dairy-free!
I have been trying to quit the habit of late-night snacking. I never had this habit until the baby. I never even stayed up late, since I am an early riser. The problem is, our little one is an early riser, too, which means that late nights are my only time I can be on…
3 smoothies for healthy digestion (+ayurvedic tips to boost metabolism)
You might know from my posts on Instagram and Facebook that I like my smoothies. But I keep hearing from folks that smoothies give them indigestion. They suffer from stomach aches, bloat, and other digestion problems. This article is for those looking for digestion-friendly smoothies. I take an Ayurvedic approach because, for Ayurveda, digestion is…
Your toddler will love veggies!
You know, I LOVE my child. I love him so much that it hurts. He’s my favourite little human- incredibly funny, smart, cute and loving. His loving-kindness is such that I am humbled every day, because of him. What is more, he has taught me things from day one! The gorgeous and proud smile he…
Oil-free, dairy-free, and still yummy? Detox-friendly sauces, dips, dressings.
I’m done with my book. I sent it to the publisher a few weeks ago, and everything is fine- so far (knock on the wood!). I even picked an image and a template for the cover. So, no more sleepless night, right? Wrong. It has been another loud night in the neighbourhood, and I could…
10 detox-friendly soup ideas: Oil free, gluten free, vegan
I got inspired to write this post by Ashley, a lovely member of the Your Super group on Facebook, who asked me about detox-friendly soup ideas. You know, it’s winter in our part of the world, and one might not always want a juice or a smoothie to “reset” their system. I totally get that….
Sweet, savory and kiddo-friendly: chickpeas for everyone
I’m back! For all the new mamas out there, I want to repeat what I shared on Instagram recently: It does get better. In general. There is still sleep deprivation. The infamous separation anxiety. Plus, you probably won’t have much time for yourself until the little one starts college! It’s kind of a roller coaster,…