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 Consciousness of the Cook Greetings! Everyday cooking is sacred. The daily act of preparing food for ourselves and others is life-giving. Ayurveda believes that the consciousness of the cook is conveyed to us through the food that we eat. Fruits and vegetables raised organically with care begin their journey to our tables. We go to the market and find the most vibrant selections to bring home -- bright, brilliant, fresh. In Ayurveda terms that means we choose foods with lots of ojas---the juice of life.
As we prepare food, we wash with care and we chop with rhythms that seem timeless in our modern kitchens. If we are at peace, settled and loving we are like a tuning fork sending out vibrations that weave into the meals we are preparing. We may set a beautiful table with colors and candles, perhaps a few leaves, and a special serving dish passed down through our family.
As you sit to enjoy the meal you prepared for yourself or as your guests move toward their places at the table, take a moment to be grateful. The lively food prepared with love will fulfill the cook's intention to nourish physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The holiday season offers us many moments to honor the everyday sacred.
Live with intention and be well, Rhonda
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 eCinema
The consciousness of the cook has been a theme in some very lovely movies. Here are a few that may interest you in your upcoming movie watching. - Chocolat--Juliette Binoche opens a chocolate shop and changes people's lives.
- Babette's Feast--a classic 1987 movie in Danish--Babette prepares a feast of gratitude.
- Big Night - two brothers get a chance to save their failing Italian restaurant by creating a feast for Louis Prima
- Tortilla Soup-a romantic feel good movie about a Los Angeles restaurateur and his 3 headstrong daughters
- Like Water for Chocolate - Tita learns she can transfer her emotions through the food she prepares. In Spanish.
Please note:Some of these movies are for people of all ages and some have more mature themes. Have others to suggest? |
Classes: December 2011 & January 2012
Rhonda Egidio, Ph. D. is an Ayurvedic Practitioner with great passion for sharing the wisdom of Ayurveda and the simple
yet effective practices that can make important upgrades to our digestion and overall radiant health. For more information visit: http://RadiantLifeAyurveda.com
Ayurveda at Unity of Kalamazoo
Eat for Radiant Health: Ayurveda Seasonal Menu Planning. Thursday, December 1 & 15. 10am - noon. $55. Details
Ayurveda Basics for Radiant Health. Thursdays January 19 and 26. 10am-noon. $45 (registration/ payment by January 12) or $55 after. Details
Ayurveda Home Remedies for Colds, Flus, the Blues...and more winter hardiness formulas and strategies. Thursdays February 2 and 9. 10am-noon. $50 (registration/payment by January 26) or $60 after. Includes herbal tea samples that we will make. Details
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Ayurveda at Awake and Aware Ayurveda Basics-Assessment and Strategies for Vibrant Health in 2012. Saturdays January 21 & 28. noon-2pm. $50 (registration/ payment by January 14) or $60 after. Details - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Checks may be made payable to Rhonda Egidio and dropped off at the host site or mailed to Rhonda at 1630 Grand Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
For classes coming up soon pleases send me an email to confirm registration and arrange payment. Advanced notice is needed as there are lots of handouts. You may also call me at 269-345-2991. |
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Cranberry Bliss Balls
This  delicious Ayurveda alternative to rich desserts comes from the Chopra Ayurveda Center. Arrange on a platter or tie up with cellophane and ribbons. Its quick, nutritious, and lovely.
Recipe makes 20 Bliss Balls
1 cup pine nuts
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup almonds
2 cups dried cranberries (or dried fruit of your choice)
2-3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup coconut flakes
Place the pine nuts, sunflower seeds, and almonds in a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground. Add the dried cranberry and pulse a few seconds, then add the maple syrup, vanilla, and nutmeg. Continue to pulse until the mixture begins to stick together. Taste for sweetness. Add more maple syrup if desired. Place the coconut flakes in a shallow bowl. Roll/clump the nut and fruit mixture into 1-inch balls and roll them in the coconut flakes. Store in an airtight container.
Delicious Cranberry Orange Sauce
1 pound fresh organic cranberries
1 cup fresh organic orange juice (about 3 oranges) 
1 Tbs ground orange peel
½ cup organic cane sugar or natural substitute
Preparation: In a medium saucepan combine the cranberries, orange juice, orange peel, and sugar. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries begin to burst and the sauce thickens, at least 15 minutes. Let cool and serve at room temperature.
From John Douillard
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Personal Ayurveda Assessment
Rhonda Egidio Ph.D., provides Ayurvedic assessments of primary health concerns, diet, sleep and lifestyle. The assessment includes pulse and tongue diagnosis and health interview to determine your Constitutional Dosha balance (prakruti) and more importantly your current imbalance (vikruti). You will receive a detailed written summary of your dosha states/assessment results, a list of personal recommendations, and recipes and other resources to support you in restoring balance
Time and Cost for 2 sessions: Up to 90 minutes for an Initial Consultation/Assessment plus a one hour follow-up session to be scheduled 1-2 weeks later to review your extensive report, discuss experiences with strategies you have tried initially, and to set your customized plan for the future. Total price for both sessions and your written report is $160. Follow up sessions beyond this are $60.
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The splendor of Winter is here!
Now is a good time to attend to your immune system to assure that it is strong and heathy to carry you through the winter "Vata" months. Take a look at the workshops created to support you in your health for this season. You may also wish to consider a private consultation as you ever move on the path of light.
Cheers and blessings, Rhonda Egidio
Radiant Life Ayurveda
Ayurveda information shared here is for general educational purposes and is not intended to substitute for medical or psychological advice. Please consult with a qualified medical professional in these matters. |
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Upcoming Events
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Unity of Kalamazoo:
Ayurveda Basics for Radiant Health January 19 & 26,
Ayurveda Home Remedies February 2 & 9. Awake and Aware: Ayurveda Basics-Assessment and Strategies for Vibrant Health in 2012 January 21 & 28
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Cranberries --- amazing for bladder and urinary infections. What's the science on this?
D-mannose is a naturally occurring sugar in cranberries. Small amounts of D-mannose are metabolized by our bodies. More than small amounts are excreted promptly into the urine. 
E. Coli (not the strain we usually hear about associated with unsanitary food) is the bacterium responsible for 90% of bladder infections. This strain of E. Coli is part of the normal micro- flora of the intestinal tract. But E. coli that has moved into the bladder or urinary tract, can mean trouble.
The cell walls of each E-coli are covered with finger like projections called lectins as you can see in the photo above. The tips of these fingers stick to the inside walls of our bladder and urinary tracts and cannot be rinsed out by urination. D-mannose sticks to the E.coli lectins even better than the E. coli sticks to human cells.
So when we drink large quantities of D-mannose (cranberry juice), almost all of it spills into our urine through our kidneys and coats the E. coli so they can no longer stick to the walls of our bladder or urinary tract.
Important note:Persistent urinary infections can cause serious kidney or bladder issues. You may wish to consult with your physician concerning assessment and treatment.
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