Healthy indulgences may sound a bit like an oxymoron, but why can’t the decadent foods we crave be just as nutritious and crave-worthy? Can’t we have it all? In a world of contradictions and stereotypes, we crave the unknown, complex, and unobtainable while also desiring the simplistic, wholesome, and sustainable. It may be hard to […]

I don’t remember the first time I tried a lassi, but every first sip I am instantly transported to another place and time. I’m a sucker for the delicate yet complex floral and exotic flavor the saffron and rose provide diffused into the tartness and creaminess of the buttermilk. Smooth and silky, without being heavy, the […]

Every morning is a new beginning. The new day brings a refreshed energy and chance to accomplish something new and truly remarkable. Call me tradition or “old school” but I still call breakfast my favorite and most important meal of the day. What I eat fuels my body, mind and spirit and sets the precedent […]

Rose could very well be Flora’s flavor of the moment. I may be the pack leader when it comes to actually fueling this obsession (I’m pretty much a sucker for anything floral tasting), but I don’t think I’m overstating our love for its delicate flavor and overwhelming aroma by any means. The rose family (rosaceae), […]

In honor of Valentine’s Day we’re highlighting the food of the gods, cacao, with a his and her truffle duo. Who doesn’t like chocolate, right? And if they don’t, they’re probably not to be trusted. If you have a date for this Valentine’s holiday, make sure to make both of these recipes and share them […]