Hands up who loves pakora? OK hands up who wants baked pakora? Pakora is a traditional Indian fritter made with vegetables that are coated with a crispy batter. Usually deep-fried, they are also known as pakoda, pakodi and bhaji and are served as a snack or appetizer along with a dipping sauce or chutney. Enjoying [...]
My experience of turtle spirit guide began in the winter of 2001. The warmth of the Maui sun bathed every cell of my body. Barefoot, I walked gently across the golden morning sand. My heart cracked wide open, overwhelmed with the beauty. Breath deepened as I dipped into the cool waters of the Pacific Ocean. [...]
In today's recipe, we are going to make a maca chai latte. Chai is the Hindi name for tea, which apparently, was derived from the Chinese name 'cha'. It actually contains a blend of different spices, varying vastly through different regions and cultures. Chai is often brewed with milk and a sweetener. In more modern [...]
‘How do the geese know when to fly to the sun? Who tells them the seasons? How do we, humans, know when it is time to move on? As with the migrant birds, so surely with us, there is a voice within, if only we would listen to it, that tells us so certainly when [...]
Tacos are awesome traditional Mexican food, made with a shell of ground corn. Today, that is what I am getting excited about here in my kitchen because I've created the most delectably delicious 'Kind Earth Kitchen' version of these little beauties. We are talking black bean tacos that taste divine! I think you will love [...]
Falafels! A super healthy classic that never seems to go out of fashion. Originating from the Middle East as a bit of a staple food, they've rapidly caught on in the west, along with hummus. We see them on food trucks, in restaurants, cafes and even packaged in the supermarket these days. Given how ridiculously [...]
Turmeric has a rich and colourful history with records of its use dating back over 4000 years. Originating from Southeast Asia, it is one of the most beneficial spices known on this Earth for health and wellness. Turmeric is grown both as a kitchen spice and for medicinal purposes. With its peppery, playful and somewhat bitter [...]
I must warn you, once you start to make your own plant-based milk it really is hard to go back to the carton stuff. It's so much more vibrant and alive, you can feel the difference. Homemade nut milk contains very simple ingredients and the process is remarkably fast, taking only a few minutes to [...]
I was visiting a friend on the island and in my usual style, I just HAD to take some cake. This one is gluten-free vegan gingerbread cake - with a chocolate and orange twist! There is just something about sharing cake over a nice cup of tea. My friend does this gorgeous 'Japanese style [...]
Breakfast time! I don't know about you but when the cooler weather hits there's nothing like a creamy oat porridge in the morning. In today's recipe, I am using a little coconut and cinnamon. No milk is needed! But would you know it, original oat porridge is actually a bit of an ancient thing? [...]
