Bread was among one of the first things I ever baked, and it was a strange, mysterious and incredibly rewarding experience. Watching the yeast dissolve and grow foamy in sugary water, then the springy aliveness of the dough – it was all so new and exciting. Enamoured with my new hobby, I even wrote a …
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retreat-worthy food: granola
I just finished cooking for 21 students at a weekend meditation silent retreat that was led by my yoga teacher, Jonathan Austman! It was a great honour to nourish people as they dedicated themselves to their practice. All the food was vegetarian (actually it was mostly vegan), and made according to Ayurvedic principles. Some students may …