Vegetable Ragout with Spiced Quinoa

By Janina | February 5, 2024

Serves 8 Part 1 (cook in a pot): ¼ cup Olive oil 1 tbsp fennel seeds 350gm carrots, peeled and diced 1cm 5 sprigs thyme 3 small sprigs …

The Healing Power of Yoga: Stories from ASMY

By Janina | February 5, 2024

Yoga is not only enjoyable but improves our health. I was reading the other day about a study that showed how a steady yoga practice far outweighed stretch …

Satay Tempeh

By Janina | January 9, 2024

Tempeh is traditionally from Indonesia.  Having a higher protein content than tofu, it is easy to digest & contains iron, calcium & magnesium.  Serve it with a yummy …

Tiptoe Mountain Pose

By Janina | December 4, 2023

Balancing poses hone our ability to focus and concentrate. They provide a wonderful feedback system – as soon as the mind wavers we start to wobble. Because the …

Super Healthy Bread Rolls

By Janina | December 4, 2023

These bread rolls are a winner at our household. It’s so good with a nice warm bowl of vegetable soup 🤗 or can be used to make sandwiches …

Crispy Greek Inspired Lemon & Herb Potatoes with Lemon Aioli

By Janina | November 1, 2023

Serves 2-4 Preparation and cooking time: 1.5hrs For the potatoes: 1kg washed baby potatoes 3-4 tbsp of ghee / olive or coconut oil 2 tbsp Lemon, herb and …

Forearm Side Plank

By Janina | November 1, 2023

The Forearm Side Plank is an excellent exercise for strengthening your core, with a particular focus on toning the obliques.  Additionally, it offers the benefit of toning your …

Yoga for Spinal Decompression: A Path to Health and Healing

By Janina | October 5, 2023

In many yoga poses I like to dwell on the feeling of my spine decompressing. It’s a delicious sense of creating space within the spinal column. In our …

Gate Latch Pose (Parighasana)

By Janina | October 5, 2023

Benefits Opens hips Stretches shoulders Lengthens side body Strengthens back Opens chest Cautions Kneeling may be contraindicated for people with knee tenderness Herniated discs Hernia Late pregnancy. Moving …

Cranberry, Date and Fig Bliss Balls

By Janina | October 5, 2023

These Cranberry, Date and Fig Bliss Balls are a definite crowd pleaser!   Ingredients: Dried pitted dates 200gm Desiccated Coconut 200gm Dried Figs (remove the stalk) 150gm Craisins …