This curry features a thoughtfully balanced combination of ingredients designed to drain dampness and warm the Stomach and Spleen, aligning with principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). continue reading
Winter Squash and Adzuki Bean Curry Recipe
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A New Year for YIRAH
“To everything, there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.”
~~ Ecclesiastes 3:1
Greetings to all my precious people!!
It is the sacred time—the end of one year and the beginning of another. The ancient cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is on display with all the beauty Nature can highlight, and we are reminded that indeed, to everything, there is a season. continue reading
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Ginger Molasses Cookies Recipe
These ginger molasses cookies made with spelt flour offer a nutritious twist on a classic treat. Spelt flour is a whole grain that provides more protein and fiber than traditional wheat flour, contributing to better digestion and sustained energy levels. The cookies are enhanced by the warming properties of ginger, which can aid digestion and offer anti-inflammatory benefits. The combination of spelt flour and molasses gives these cookies a unique, nutty flavor and a chewy texture, making them a wholesome and flavorful option for holiday baking or any time you crave a comforting treat. continue reading
Enjoying The Ancient Art of Tai Chi
When walking the dog through a local park in the early morning, you may have noticed a group of people moving gracefully and effortlessly, like a river flowing around rocks. They are practicing Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art that combines slow, deliberate movements with deep breathing and mindfulness. Tai Chi, which was once reserved for warriors and scholars, has become a powerful tool for people of all ages seeking to improve their physical and mental health. But what exactly are the health benefits of Tai Chi, and why is it gaining popularity worldwide? continue reading
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The Soul of The Solstice
Around me the trees stir in their leaves
and call out, “Stay awhile.”
The light flows from their branches.
And they call again,
“It’s simple,” they say,“and you too have come
into the world to do this, to go easy, to be filled
with light, and to shine.
~Mary Oliver~
Greetings to all my precious people!!
We are in the midst of transition to Winter, the time of deep reflection, inward movement and incubation. For those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, the Winter Solstice will occur on Saturday December 21st, marking the shortest day and the longest night of the year. This cycle of Nature has arrived consistently throughout millennia, reflecting the natural rhythm of the Universe that is also part of our own rhythms as human beings made of stardust. continue reading
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