As winter looms, so will the need for millions of North Americans to deal with food insecurity. For example, Canada’s chief central banker, Tiff Macklem, warns of a long, slow recovery due to the pandemic and related job loss, which is larger now than in 2008. This also disproportionally affects those with the lowest-wage jobs. […]
Cumin is a spice created from the dried seed of a member of the parsley family. One of the most ancient – and popular – spices, Cumin is a staple in Indian/Southeast Asian, Mexican and Middle Eastern recipes. Did you know evidence of Cumin use dates back more than 5000 years, to Egypt’s pyramids? Ancient […]
“Back to school” means different things for different families this year. Packing lunches that are healthy, affordable and interesting is especially tricky when dealing with new challenges! But never fear, we’ve got the cure for the “boring lunch blues.” Keeping healthy ingredients prepped and ready in the frig is one way to make packing lunches […]
We LOVE fusing flavors from a rainbow of cultures. Enjoy this easy wrap that even finicky eaters will love! About The Recipe… This recipe starts with your choice of Indianlife Large Wraps, and marries the flavors of nutrient-rich cooked black beans with Indianlife Cumin and fresh vegetables. In this version we are using Indianlife Organics […]
It’s easy to lay out an international appetizer platter with our award winning Indianlife Pakoras and Samosas.. Both are among the most popular Indian menu items in restaurants and homes worldwide! What’s more, they’re Vegetarian Times “Foodie” award winners, as healthy as they are delicious. And of course, Indianlife Pakoras and Samosas never contain preservatives, […]
Ayurveda is the traditional Hindu system of medicine – and the world’s oldest. But its ancient wisdom is confirmed by modern science. Today we know that health depends on a balance between mind, body and spirit, the founding principle of Ayurveda. Ayurveda is a Sanskrit word which means ‘five actions’ or ‘five treatments’. Anti-aging, healing […]
Ghee (or clarified butter), is one of Ayurveda’s most powerful “ancient allies”. Rich in important medium-chain fatty acids, it’s considered one of the healthiest cooking fats. In Ayurveda, ghee plays an important role in detoxification too. While most people have heard of juice cleanses, did you know that ghee can be used as part of […]
From the Southern region, this mellow, all-natural Vegan Cashew Coconut Simmer Sauce unites the sweetness of coconut with a creamy cashew crunch. Savor with paneer (Indian cheese), tofu, tempeh, pasta, lentils or your favorite protein! Indian cuisine is often simply classified as Northern, Southern, Eastern or Western. But in reality, each region has several “schools” […]
International Women’s Day is held this year on March 8, with the 2019 theme #BalanceForBetter. This date is an important one in the fight for equal rights for women. It began when The Socialist Party of America organized a Women’s Day event in February of 1909 in New York. In 1910 the mantle was picked […]
Vandana Shiva is considered one of the historic women of the world. She is a scholar, human rights activist, environmental and food sovereignty advocate and author who has stood up to the corporate goliaths of chemical agribusiness. She inspires people the world over to change and champions ecological agriculture that restores biodiversity, organic seed freedom, […]
