If you’ve been following the journey of flora ex machina, it’s no surprise that Maine is highlighted and/or the inspiration for nearly every post and recipe. When I think about the end of summer, the transition of seasons, and the cornucopia of produce, I am transported to the fields and gardens of Maine that lay […]

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 […]

If health is wealth, then this dessert is obscenely rich. With all the benefits of Royal Ghee’s deep greens, roots, adaptogens and mushrooms at work, masked in dark raw chocolate and perfectly paired with the tartness of yogurt and the juiciness of drunk cherries, this dessert is meant to be shared only with those you […]

Nothing quite says summer like longer days and casual outdoor gatherings shared with friends and family, under the hot summer sun. The one major seasonal difference from the rest of the year, though, in my mind, are cravings. I’ve said before that I crave carbohydrates, especially anything doughy, or crusty, pretty much all the time […]

We are firm believers in the less is more approach to health and wellness. When it comes to beauty, the same holds true. Sometimes it’s the less you lather on that supports your skin health the most. Of course that means, 100% natural! And sometimes, just sometimes, those superfoods and powerhouses of nutrition provide double […]