Been writing on it and practicing it …I know how beneficial this practice would be for so many, now is the time. Need to edit so for now … thinking about how to turn it into a video… for a private party？？？A workshop? Really not compelled to … can I just wear a hazmat yoga suit and teach in person? How would that look like??? Till then, please support your local yoga studios and gyms which by now should have live stream or zoom classes – take those classes – give them a try. The studio and the teachers can really use your support.
As for me – yoga? They are embedded and peppered throughout the day – It’s been interesting serving 3 meals a day to quarantined “guest” who traveled through 2 major airports, a shuttle bus, a major train station… 10 hours flight – the self-imposed quarantine period is almost over and absolutely no warning signs of a virus – perfectly healthy. Good rest, good food, mindfulness practice, reading … it’s a retreat. Let’s look at it with that perspective.
When this guest’s quarantine is over, I will then have more time to get back to “work”? So far been busy making …
- Amazake
- Amazake Chai with a beautiful banana bread make by a good friend
- Gluten-free chocolate birthday cake with raspberry filling (coconut sugar & agave/honey)
- First time ever Preserved Cherry Blossom flower for
- Tea and Garnish for Green Tea cookies to come …
- And … more grilled onions in red wine for strew making.
Honestly, I’ve never cooked so much in my life maybe … I have omitted the soups, lemon squares, Matcha sabre, udon, ramen, the 2 takeouts as I broke down:) Oddly, I lost 5 lbs. Just cooking your own meals, eating home cooked foods and less processed foods … just that. Did … It.
EATING CLEAN UNPROCESSED WHOLE FOODS
and of course that yogic breath, Karaoke singing and humming as I cook and move. Boost your immune system ! Confront your fears head on !!
& LOTS of chopped red onions… Red onions mix in Tumeric, Cayenne, Garam Masala seasoning – not Indian Curry – this is Japanese curry, a takeoff from Indian curry that’s more like stew with milder spices. You can add on more spices like Indian black pepper to give more of the authentic Indian flavor.
Lucky to have a friend who is certified in Japanese culinary training plus high level of French cooking skills! So delicious and nutritious with greens, root veggies, plant based proteins, and berries … Satisfying but light. Nothing fancy everyday monk-ish foods – Love the Hijiki-Rice with carrots, lotus roots, eggplants with Koji miso, greens with radish …
Flavorful … and so nourishing:)
Gratitude to the talented chef !
