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Happy Friday my friends! Challah tonight was stuff Happy Friday my friends! Challah tonight was stuffed with pesto, topped with herbs, & a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds - inspired by @daniellekitzis 💕 Check her out if you haven’t already. Lots of good stuff there! I first saw her some time back on an Israeli chef competition show with my hubby @hezi_sheli & her food always looked amazing. Hope to have the opportunity to taste her bread when we are finally able to travel to Israel again. Who else is ready to get traveling again, and where will you be headed? Shabbat Shalom💙 #shabbatchallah #challah #challahbread #challahbraiding #bread #breaditation #breaditate #bakingtherapy #breadmaking #breadbaking #traditions #rituals #jewishfood #kneading #consciouseating #mindfulbaking #mindfulnesspractice
“Though she be but little, she is fierce.” Wil “Though she be but little, she is fierce.” William Shakespeare #TBT of my girl @marybissonette - she will always be my superhero!😘 She is 19 now, & just released her first single “Nothing Left of Me” - check it out, the link is in her bio! So excited for her, & looking forward to the next song! Thank heaven for little girls!💕#girlpower #girlmom #girlmomlife #southasianmom #momlife #southasianmomblogger #beautyinchaos #youngartist #femaleartist #motherhoodunplugged #motherhood #consciousparenting #mindfulmomlife #mommyhood #momsofinstagram #socalmom #rebelgirls #bloggermom #fearlessgirl #beashero #badasswomen #fightlikeagirl #empowergirls #justagirl #femalemusicians
“Books are like mirrors, you only see in them wh “Books are like mirrors, you only see in them what you already have inside you.” Carlos Ruiz Zafón Tuesdays used to be “Library Day” for the twins & I. I think of all the places I miss going since #thegreatpause began - the library is at the top of my list. Library or no library we are still reading here. I recently finished “World of Wonders” by @aimee_nezhukumatathil & loved it! As a nature-loving mixed South Asian girl, daughter of an immigrant, & the “brown girl” that was always the new kid in school (we moved a lot) - I related on so many levels. If you haven’t already read it, check it out. Power is out here in our area due to high winds & the risk of fire. Twins & I are going to dive back into Enid Blyton’s “The Magic Faraway Tree” whilst eating cookies🤣😂 Enjoy your evening! Photo by @marybissonette #browngirlreading #desiinfluencer #bohostyle #southasianauthors #southasianwriters #desiauthors #browngirl #browngirls #browngirlbloggers #browngirlwrites #womenauthors #bookstagram #amreading #booklove #mixedgirl #bookstagrammer #goodreads #bookworm #over50club #over50influencer #bicultural #styleover50
“We are caught in an inescapable network of mutu “We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. ”  Martin Luther King, Jr. Happy Monday! Started the week off with homemade pita & hummus. We made a picnic of it outside. Was super excited to get a thumbs up from my Israeli hubby!❤️ The only thing missing was limonana (frozen mint lemonade), it was so hot here in So Cal today! Being Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I wanted to share a little history about the high school I attended - you may have seen the movie with Denzel Washington “Remember the Titans”, well that was my high school. It wasn’t until 1971 that segregated high schools in the city of Alexandria, VA were merged into T.C. Williams. It’s hard to believe I started high school there in the Fall of 1983 - a mere 12 years later! A friend shared with me last week that the school is getting a new name after the school board unanimously voted to remove the name of segregationist educator T.C. Williams. I feel fortunate that I was able to attend such a diverse school at a time when I really needed it (I was bullied all through grade & middle school for being the brown girl before moving to VA from NJ for high school). Having had the opportunity to be a part of a school with that kind of history (and a school where diplomats from all over the world sent their kids) meant you became well informed on the issues of civil rights, racism, inequality, & racial tension - And it definitely gave you a larger global perspective. If you haven’t seen the movie, check it out.😊 My new creamy dreamy hummus recipe will be up on the blog soon, and I’m working on the pita recipe too. XO #tcwilliams #tcwilliamshighschool #hummus #hummuslover #pita #pitabread #meatfreemonday #meatfree #meatlessmonday #plantbased #vegan #vegetarian #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #mostlyplants #eatrealfood #consciouseating #mindfuleating #ditchdietculture #nourishingfood #southasianmomblogger #southasianblogger #veganuary #veganuary2021
“Real soup is to the body what peace is to the s “Real soup is to the body what peace is to the soul”- Isabel Allende Happy Friday! I made us a creamy cauliflower, celery, & white bean soup today for lunch. I topped it with @traderjoes “Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend” & sweet paprika to make it extra. And of course it wouldn’t be a Friday without homemade challah over here - it was perfect for dunking. I’m ready for the weekend, hoping to finish my 2021 vision board & check out “Surviving Death” on Netflix - if you’ve seen it let me know what you think. Shabbat Shalom💙 #vegansoup #challah #challahbread #shabbatchallah #bread #breaditation #mindfulnesspractice #breadbaking #breadmaking #breadlover #soup #soupseason #plantbased #eatrealfood #mostlyplants #homemadebread #shabbatshalom #shabbat #nourishyourbody #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #bakingtherapy #baking
“You are what you eat. So don’t be fast, cheap “You are what you eat. So don’t be fast, cheap, easy or fake.” Made khichadi today with a side of sautéed fresh spinach leaves. So so good! I guess I made too many mmm... sounds while eating it because the twins asked me to please stop lol. On another note our kitty Sage seems to have gotten a flare up with stones - this is his second time. I thought the vet prescribed kibble & the kitty drinking fountains strategically placed around the house would have cured it. Has anyone found solutions for this condition? Off to make chai, I missed my tea time & I’m dragging! Have a great evening! #kitchari #khichadi #ayurvedalifestyle #ayurvedafood #highvibrationalfoods #vegan #plantbased #vegetarian #indianfood #veganindianfood #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #ditchdietculture #eatrealfood #mostlyplants #nourishingfood #mindfuleating #consciouseating #psoriasisdiet #turmeric #turmericrecipes #plantfueled #plantpower #plantpowered #veganuary
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky “Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” – Thich Nhat Hahn I’ve been making traditional malas (using a mix of new & upcycled beads) for myself as part of my meditation practice for a few years now. I love the practice so much, I’ve got quite the mala collection! I have no intention of stopping, so I decided to create an Etsy shop. Stay tuned! **If you have an Etsy shop & could take a moment to DM me any advice I would so appreciate it! Thank you to my girl @marybissonette for the photo💕 Have a great night! #mala #japamala #japamalameditation #repurposedjewelry #meditation #mantra #spiritualpractice #southasian #desiinfluencer #desivibes #malaartist #upcycledjewelry #slowfashion #slowfashionmovement #slowfashionstyle #vintagelover #crystalhealing #meditationbeads #mindfulliving #108 #bohostyle #bohojewelry #consciousliving #inspiredjewelry #spiritualjewelry #beadedjewelry #meditate #womensmallbusiness
"In her bottled up is a woman peppery as curry, a "In her bottled up is a woman peppery as curry, a yam of a woman of butter and brass," -- Marge Piercy So funny story... I’ve been making my dogs special homemade food in addition to their kibble the past couple of years. It started with Bear, when he was having stomach issues. Switching to homemade meals helped him immensely his last couple of years here with us. I also used to reiki his food, but that’s another conversation.✨ I’ve continued the homemade dog food tradition with our puppy Ghost & was baking him some yams today. The smell was so amazing I stole one for myself! Topped it with pinto & black beans, corn, smashed avocado, plant-based sour cream, salsa & a sprinkle of cilantro. Good stuff!! Got to love dog food!🤣😂 Hope your week has gotten off to a gentle start. XO #meatlessmonday #meatfreemonday #plantbased #plantbasedchef #vegan #vegetarian #consciouseating #consciousliving #highvibrationalfoods #healthyfood #southasianblogger #yams #ditchdietculture #eatrealfood #mostlyplants #reikimaster #reiki #lifewithdogs #greatpyrenees #meatlessmondays #meatfreemondays #mindfuleating #eatinghealthy #healthylifestyle #healthyeats #healthyeating #fortheloveofdogs #veganuary
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