Studies are showing there is something very therapeutic about being out in nature. Restless or little down? Step outside to get some fresh air, go for a walk, stroll in your garden, water a few pots, or cut a few blooms; and come back in with a dose of Natural High that will make you feel more positive.
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Holiday Down Memory Lane. Visit to The Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi, Kenya
In the summer of 2016 we visited family in Kenya, but before heading home to the coastal city of Mombasa we made a detour to stop at the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage in Nairobi.
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Pansy Blossom Ice Cream
Coconut milk or coconut cream is a great alternative to dairy cream and it’s a boon to those folks who are lactose intolerant. I made this pansy blossom ice cream for Rani’s birthday in early March with coconut milk and coconut cream as one of Rani’s friends recently developed an intolerance to dairy.
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Primrose. A Delightful Winter Flower
Every winter while I am waiting for my garden to wake up from it’s dormancy I stop by the nursery thinking that they will have some colorful plants to brighten my garden blues. And every year the same plants catch my eye – cyclamen, pansies, ranunculus, and primrose. It’s the primrose that I gravitate towards as in comes in lovely shades of the rainbow.
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Beets & Olives Salad with Feta, Super Greens & Lemon Herb Dressing
With a sprinkling of briny olives, tangy Feta cheese, and sweet beets this is a rather eclectic salad.
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Pomegranate, Orange and Arugula Salad with Bleu Cheese & White Balsamic Dressing
Surprisingly the combination of orange and bleu cheese along with pomegranate seeds and the peppery bite of arugula tastes really good together in a salad.
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An English Style High Tea. Cranberry Scones. A Menu Worth Replicating
Here is another scone recipe from my friend Rose for sweet Cranberry Scones. Serve these scones warm out of the oven with some jam, accompanied by hot tea and fresh cut fruit, and you will surely have a perfect Sunday afternoon English style High Tea! Continue reading An English Style High Tea. Cranberry Scones. A Menu Worth Replicating
Veena & Mani’s South Bay Garden Gem
Our friends Veena and Mani have a gorgeous home right here in the South Bay. They moved into their new home a few years ago, and though their home went through a major renovation right before they moved in, the previous owners left the backyard untouched until now. Continue reading Veena & Mani’s South Bay Garden Gem
Iya’s Vitamin Salad with Miso Dressing
My friend Iya brought this delicious and refreshing coleslaw style of salad to our garden party a while back that was enjoyed by all. It was crunchy, sweet and salty, with an Asian inspired dressing. Part of the beauty of this salad is the gorgeous, thinly cut, colourful vegetables. When cut in this way, the veggie flavors come out perfectly in this delicious salad. I asked Iya for the recipe and also invited her to come over and show me how to make her salad. Here is the recipe.
Roasted Pan Sautéed Okra
Here is a recipe for a delicious okra stir fry one that my Mom used to make when I was growing up. It’s a winner of a recipe with minimal spices and all the goodness of okra. Give it a try!
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