I have been preparing for Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Parade (It’s our local celebration, similar to Mardi- Gras in New Orleans but more subdued way:)) with my dance + drum troupe, Panzumo for last 8 weeks. I have been trying to eat healthier, work out regularly and of course I danced a lot. And I made…
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Cauliflower-Crust Pizza
I met my friend, Alisa in my first year of culinary program. She was studying to be a dietitian and needed to take basic culinary classes. When I walked into the classroom (kitchen, in this case) I spotted her and I put down my knife kit right next to her. I was one of the…
30-seconds Peanut Sauce
My older sister just had a baby, so being a good sister that I am , I drove 5.5 hours to her house to help her out. Wow…I have a huge respect for all the new moms out there…taking care of a new born baby is not a joke. Babies cry a lot, l mean…
Aparna’s indian spicy green curry with Onion chutney
I love ethnic dance, food and culture. And I was lucky enough to make friends with an incredible woman, ‘Aparna‘ at my dance studio. She is a private chef, cooking instructor and Ayurvedic lifestyle coach – Of course, I showed up in her next cooking class. I’ve never been to India ( the only indian…
Easiest Chocolate Mousse : vegan
Vegan chocolate mousse made with silken tofu. This is so easy you can do it with my eyes close. Ready? Go! Ingredients 1/2 pound silken tofu, blended in food processor till smooth 6 oz chocolate chips 1 teaspoon expresso powder 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract For coconut whipped cream: 1 can full-fat coconut…