Posted in Arvinda's Chai Masala, Beverages, Recipes, tagged antidepressant, chai, dark chocolate, drinking chocolate, mayan, PostAWeek2013, spicy on January 9, 2013 | 5 Comments »
I hope you don’t get me wrong advocating this Spicy Chai Drinking Chocolate beverage so early into the New Year. The Mayans may not have predicted the end of the world correctly, but they did know a thing or two about chocolate!
The Mayans were the first true chocolate aficionados embracing chocolate for its restorative and mood-enhancing properties.
A little dark chocolate shouldn’t upset anyone’s new year’s health regimens.
Posted in Arvinda's Chai Masala, Beverages, Turmeric, tagged avocado, Brian Douglas, chai, kale, post-recovery, PostAWeek2012, power, smoothie, Sweatshop Union, turmeric, workout on August 8, 2012 | 13 Comments »
This turmeric shake is a powerhouse and perfect as a post workout recovery drink (or should I say meal!).
The last while, evenings and mornings I was hanging out at a really cool place to work out called Sweatshop Union. Initially I must admit, the name itself intimidated me (to death!) and I didn’t think I had the juice in me to keep up with the workouts.
Posted in Beverages, Turmeric, tagged ginger, lemon, PostAWeek2012, recipe, summer, tonic, turmeric, water on July 29, 2012 | 10 Comments »
Turmeric Tonic will keep you well hydrated in the heat of summer.
It’s been a warm hot summer. I’m not complaining about the heat by any means–that would not be me. This is what I wait for eleven months of year!
This summer I’m cooling down with this awesome Turmeric Tonic. Without sufficient hydration especially in the summer months, we can feel worn out and lethargic.
My turmeric tonic is both cleansing and detoxifying with the added bonus of amazing turmeric! Show your body some love and caring- it’s a great way to start a gorgeous sunny summer day!
SImple ingredients for Turmeric Tonic – turmeric, lemon, ginger, blueberries.
Posted in Beverages, Holidays, tagged chai, latte, masala, PostAWeek2012, recipe, rose, strawberry, Valentine's Day, vegan on February 10, 2012 | 9 Comments »
Strawberry Rose Masala Chai - for two!
Posted in Ayurvedic, Beverages, Turmeric, tagged Ayurveda, black pepper, Dr. Joey Shulman, haldi doodh, Happy New Year, medicinal, milk, PostAWeek2012, recipe, Shania, turmeric, video on January 8, 2012 | 15 Comments »
I’m sharing a Happy New Year recipe to keep you feeling better this winter. This really helps me and is a great way to include some daily turmeric. It’s time for turmeric!
I used to have this theory that odd years (as in 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007…) were lucky and even years (2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010…) were not so good for me.
Posted in Beverages, tagged Amsterdam Oranje Weissse, craft beer, Hart House, India Pale Ale, Indian food, Indian meal, Kingfisher, PostAWeek2011, spicy, summer, tasting, Tracy Phillippi on July 22, 2011 | 3 Comments »
Water or beer - what do you choose on a hot day?
Yesterday may have possibly been Toronto’s hottest day ever, surpassing 38 degrees Celsius, feeling more like 49 degrees with humidity. Meteorologists said this was due to a “heat dome” in the atmosphere that seals in heat to create oven-like temperatures.
Thank goodness for my Garam Masala Green Goodness Water! This is coming in handy for this very hot and sticky week!
No doubt water is the best thirst quencher, however many would argue nothing beats the heat on the hottest day of the year better than a nice, icy “cold one”. I’m talking about beer of course!
Posted in Beverages, tagged Arvinda's, beverage, drink, Garam Masala, green goodness, PostAWeek2011, summer, thirst quenching, water on July 18, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Garam Masala Green Goodness Water - it's a thirst quencher!
I’m loving the summer heat. In India, many cafes and restos are stocked with an array of thirst quenching beverages deliciously infused with lime, ginger, pineapple and mangoes. Some are sweetened and often you can get these drinks unsweetened too.
Posted in Authentic Indian, Beverages, tagged Arvinda's, brunch, Masala Chai, Mother's Day, PostAWeek2011 on May 8, 2011 | 7 Comments »
Ginger Mint Masala Chai
I mentioned recently my mother always makes my favourite foods for my birthday including Shrikhand, a decadent Indian sweet. Today on mom’s day it’s her turn to enjoy her favourites.
Nothing is more favourite for my mother than Classic Masala Chai. She loves it so much she’ll often have a steamy sweet cup of Chai in lieu of dessert or sometimes as a soother right before her bedtime ritual.
Since it’s her favourite, my Mother’s Day Brunch will include Ginger Mint Masala Chai paired with Curried Cheddar Biscuits and Sweet Chai Spiced Cranberry Scones. Happy Mother’s Day!
Posted in Beverages, Recipes, Turmeric, tagged almonds, banana, chai, food, PostAWeek2011, recipe, shake, turmeric on February 5, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Banana Almond Turmeric Shake - packed with almonds this shake aids in improving mental sharpness.
As we’re into February I’m reminded to go back to the beginning of 2011 and recollect those annual promises (a.k.a resolutions) which we all so often make.
Usually by now these things are long forgotten. This year, I kept clear of those weighty yearly expectations but am rather refreshing my thoughts month-to-month and attempting to live and act in the present.
Not a simple task at hand! The mind is a wanderer and likes to preoccupy us with thoughts that are sometimes irrelevant in the moment.
Posted in Beverages, tagged antioxidant, Arvinda's, beetroot, cooler, Garam Masala, Harbourfront Centre, Hot & Spicy Festival, juice extractor, juicer, watermelon on August 13, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Happy Friday the 13th!
Garam Masala Beetroot & Watermelon Cooler
Lovely organic beets from The Fresh Veggies organic farm in Brampton, Ontario.
With all the AMAZING hot weather we’ve been having this summer I’m lovin’ the various ways to stay hydrated!
Remember in a previous post I told you I’m experimenting with raw foods? So out came my juicer and it’s getting a good workout!
The juicer is getting a good workout!
Beetroots are a powerful antioxidant and contain many nutrients and vitamins including vitamin A, vitamin C, folic acid, calcium and iron.
I had an overripe watermelon that wasn’t good for eating so it was perfect for this Garam Masala Beetroot & Watermelon Cooler.
Overripe watermelon!
A handful of blueberries!
This beetroot-watermelon cooler is great for hydration. Double your batch and enjoy this cooler for a couple of days.
Cool and refreshing!
Tomorrow, visit us at the Harbourside Organic Farmers’ Market. We’ll be there next Saturday too for the Experience India day.
Listening to: Brandy of the Damned by Nickel Eye.
