Banana Walnut Quinoa Muffins
Healthyish is, as far as I’m concerned, the best way to do healthy. Yes, these muffins are made with butter and sugar, but also quinoa and walnuts, which makes them healthy neutral. Right? It’s like in Downward Dog when you draw the greater trochanters back, and then you draw the lesser trochanters back, and you create this dynamic balance. This play of opposing forces is totally unique to each body and each practitioner, and can only be understood through direct experience.
Spring Tablescape
Setting the table has always been one of my favorite rituals. A thoughtful tablescape sets the scene for the experience I hope to create around my table. From the texture of the linens, to the weight and design of the plates, to the glassware, each piece contributes to the overall story.
Arugula Salad with Pears, Blue Cheese, Dates, and Walnuts
This little salad holds a special place in my heart. My best friend, Estelle, made it for me the last time I visited her in London, and I immediately fell in love; it’s the perfect balance of salty, sweet, crunchy, creamy, and bitter. What I love most about this salad, though, is how much it reminds me of Estelle—of that evening in London, watching her in the kitchen chopping and mixing; sitting on her couch eating dinner with a bottle of wine; watching Bridesmaids (her favorite movie) and trying not to spit out our food!
Braised Short Ribs
I don’t know about you, but I’m done with winter. D.O.N.E. Nothing would make me happier than to say buh-bye to the cold, so I decided to send winter out with a bang by making the most wintery meal I could possibly think of: braised short ribs. Here’s hoping it does the trick (Hello, spring)!
Entertaining Meditation
When Patanjali suggests in sutra 1.40 that we can settle the mind by focusing on whatever we want so long as it’s elevating, I understand that to mean it’s cool to plan parties while I meditate. For me, entertaining is a joy when I’ve taken the time to think through the experience in advance—when I’ve considered the vibe I’m trying to create, anticipated both my needs and the needs of my guests, and prepared as much as I possibly can before the big day. Visualizing the big picture allows me to identify all of the little details that go into making the experience what it is.
