Almond milk is a yummy alternative to cows milk, and is great for building up the Ojas (essential energy) in the body. It contains good amounts of vitamin E and calcium, has no cholesterol or saturated fats and is great for strong bones and glowing skin! [Read more…]

Regular use of ghee is among the best rejuvenating and longevity promoting foods.
~ Charaka Samhita

10 Golden Rules of Ghee

1. Sterilize all utensils, pot and storage container in a pot of boiling water for 10-15 minutes. Make sure your container is dry
2. Start slowly and try not to boil
3. Resist the temptation to stir
4. Do not cover the pot
5. Do not abandon the cooking ghee
6. Do not under cook (or ghee will mold) and do not overcook (or ghee will burn)
7. Save the top, discard the bottom
8. Keep ghee away from sunlight
9. Refrain from ‘double dipping’ into the ghee or it can go rancid
10. Consume only what you can digest

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1 cup pitted dates                         
1 cup walnuts
Juice of 1 orange
1/4 cup boiled water
2 tbsps black chia seeds
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp cardamon
1 tbsp of melted ghee
Dessicated coconut

Donna Farhi shared this recipe with me. Put pitted dates in a small deep bowl. Add orange juice and boiled water. Stir and cover. Leave overnight or at least for several hours, lifting and turning the dates and liquid occasionally to soften and macerate the fruit. Now tip in the chia seeds. These absorb a considerable amount of the liquid.

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