Take a A Long Cool Sip, Summer is Here!
Things are heating up, and I’m not just talking about the incessant chirping of our bug-eyed neighbors. With temperatures soaring into the 80s and even the 90s, it’s already feeling like it’s officially summer.
My refreshing iced tea and lemonade drinks should cool you down on the hottest of days.
Try something new as my recipes add a little bit of twist to these summer staples!
Happy hydrating!
Orange Blossom Rice Pudding
In the mood for naturally gluten free dessert with a hint of springtime flavor?
Make this Orange Blossom Rice pudding!
Growing up one of my favorite snacks was rice pudding. Something about it being light and creamy with thick, chewy grains was so satisfying to my 8 year old self.
Today, it’s a snack I rarely indulge in. Yet what is great about this nostalgic treat is that it’s not too light and not too heavy. During the spring months, that’s exactly the kind of dessert you want to enjoy!
Spring For a Salad and Risotto
We’ve been waiting patiently and spring is finally here!
To celebrate and transition into spring cooking, try this recipe filled with a lot of seasonal produce like spinach, strawberries, mushrooms, asparagus, garlic and onions (1).
The Green Burger
There are a plethora of vegan and veggie burgers choices out there. Vegetable-based, mushroom-based, vegan meat-based, the list of options go on and on.
When I set out to develop this recipe, I wanted to produce something packed with nutrition that tasted delicious. So I combined some of my favorite meat substitutes into one patty!
Get Cooking with Toni
Have you always wondered how a vegan diet can be kind to you, the planet, and our animal friends? Do you want to hear from others in a community-centric space?
Beloved YD teacher and vegan chef extraordinaire, Toni shares her yummy take on Punjabi chole masala using simple, fresh ingredients. Join Toni on March 20th for a live virtual cooking demo of this easy and accessible recipe. All are welcome to join this free event! Sign up here.
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Chocolate for EVERYBODY
With rich coconut flakes, dark chocolate cake and crunchy pecans, what’s more decadent than a German Chocolate cake?
This month’s vegan gluten-free recipe is a little reminder that sometimes it’s OK to indulge. That’s just part of life, there are times to indulge and there are times not to indulge.
The key is responsible indulgence. Balance.
New Beans, Who This?
Let’s welcome the new year with a recipe that is all about tradition.
Cooking a pot of black-eyed peas to bring good luck in the new year is a well-known tradition in black southern households, steeped in history and good flavors.
Southern style black-eyed peas, sometimes called Hoppin’ John, are traditionally served with rice, and are often paired with some sort of variation of greens (mustard, collard, etc.) for an added side of financial fortune.
Never Too Stuffed for Stuffing
Even though the holiday season may look a bit different this year, you can still bring a little tradition to your dinner table.
Why not serve up a cornerstone to many holiday meals, stuffing and gravy!
“Stuffing” is different everywhere with some people calling it dressing. It may be served in a turkey or as a stand alone casserole side dish for others. No matter how you eat it, stuffing is always a great accompaniment to a holiday spread.
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Squash and Spice
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t’s officially squash season, so time to enjoy: acorn, butternut, spaghetti, and pumpkin.
Try all your fall favorites.
Starting with our spicy squash soup.
Welcome autumn with this great vegan, gluten and dairy free soup!
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Less is More, Miso Soup
Transition into fall cooking with this quick and easy miso soup recipe that provides a little warmth.
Try this pantry friendly soup.
Enjoy its highly coveted umami flavor.
Fill up without feeling heavy!
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The diverse family of DC yoga teachers at Yoga District are dedicated to making yoga accessible to everyone through a huge variety of yoga class types, from vinyasa flow to restorative and beyond. Most Yoga District teachers are graduates of Yoga District’s nationally-attended 200 hour teacher training program. All Yoga District classes focus on coordinating breath with body movement to promote flexibility, strength, and peace of mind. We strongly believe in yoga as therapy, so catch one of our classes whenever you need a healthy dose of self-care.
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The Next Step
The Yoga District 200 and 500 hour teacher training certification programs, registered by the Yoga Alliance are unique in their emphasis on diversity of teaching styles studied, personal attention, and trauma sensitive yoga. It's no coincidence that Yoga District is regularly voted the leading studio in the nation's capital, and that most of its classes are taught by graduates of its training program. As a full time yoga school, small group trainings are led up to eight times a year by a dedicated faculty including Jasmine Chehrazi, contributor to the Harvard Karma Yoga Project teacher training, teacher training faculty at George Washington University, Yoga Alliance Standards Committee Advisory Board Member, Yoga Activist Founder, and Yoga Service Council Advisory Board Member. So take your practice and community involvement to the next level by joining a training. There's a reason why our graduates call the training "transformative."
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