Earlier today it occurred to me that having a book signing party at an actual bookstore (especially a local bookstore I love so much – The Capitola Book Cafe) is kind of a big deal. So, I’m really excited and hope you will be able to join me for an evening of education, fun times and delicious food at the Capitola Book Cafe this Thursday, January 31st, at 7:30pm. It will be my biggest book signing to date of my recently published book,The Ayurvedic Vegan Kitchen. Books will be for sale and I will be signing them : ). Hope to see you there!
“The perfect marriage of a healing diet and exquisite taste, The Ayurvedic Vegan Kitchen showcases food as medicine at its best. With over 120 delicious recipes that provide healing flavors and harmony to the mind and spirit. Easy-to-follow symbols on each recipe page show how the unique chemistry of that recipe can be used to balance the body’s constitution” – The Book Publishing Company.
This recipe is an exerpt from my new book “The Ayurvedic Vegan Kitehen” – a great recipe to enjoy with frequency in the winter months, even if you’re already feeling good!
Feel Better Tea
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 32 ounces water
- 2 inches fresh ginger root, cut into thin slices
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 to 2 teaspoons raw honey
Directions:
Bring water and ginger root to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat to a simmer, add garlic, cover and cook for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and add cayenne pepper. Pour 1/4 of the tea into an 8 ounce mug, add lemon and honey to taste.
Savory Version:
Replace cayenne pepper with ground turmeric powder. Omit the lemon and honey. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons miso paste to taste.