As the seasons change we also need to change how we eat. Obviously it is most sensible to eat foods that are in season. There's a good reason why they are plentiful at that particular time of the year - it is what your body needs.
During winter our body requires warm, cooked foods. Raw foods are a little too hard to digest as our agni isn't quite as strong when it is cold and damp. Warming spices can also used to assist our digestive fire.
To really immerse yourself in the day, I suggest you sip a tea made from freshly grated ginger, lemon and some raw honey in the morning and wait to have breakfast until you arrive for the class.
Our first recipe will be warm oat, chia & spice porridge to get you going for the day. We will discuss how important it is to soak your grains to ensure optimal digestion and absorption of minerals. We will also add spices such as cinnamon and ginger to warm your belly and excite your taste buds!
We will learn how easy it is to make almond milk. Almond milk is a delicious alternative for those people who find cow’s milk difficult to digest. In my opinion it is a far better product that soy milk, or any other store bought milk replacement. If you do consume cow’s milk, almond milk is still a worthwhile addition to your diet. We will serve the almond milk over our porridge.
After our breakfast we will move on to preparing lunch.
Lunch will be an Ayurvedic dhal made with soaked lentils, grounding winter vegetables and plenty of spices. We will then make gomasio to sprinkle over the dhal and will serve the dhal on brown rice.
Dessert will have to be a surprise...
If you would like to come along, contact Kitchen to Table on 02 6646 1577 to book your place.
Please bring a recycled glass jar or container if you would like to take your dhal home with you. Let's try to eliminate using plastic containers.
Friday 12th July or Saturday 13th July 2013
At Kitchen to Table
Shop 2 / 22 Coldstream Street
Coldstream St Yamba
9.30 until 11.30am
$60 per person
Includes cooking demonstration, food samples, recipes and 10% discount in the store.
