Spiced Honey Throat Coat

When we welcome Spring time we also welcome (you guessed it) allergy season! This season is about recharging and renewing ourselves but it can sometimes be a tough task due to seasonal allergies, itchy eyes, sore throat, and runny noses.

The simple ingredients found in our kitchen can provide simple yet effective remedy for the seasonal allergy blues using honey and spices of course!

Honey is considered sacred in Ayurveda, the oldest practicing holistic science. It is a part of the ancient formulation called Panchamrita, literally 'the five nectars of immortality'. Honey is sweet in taste and has a warming drying quality. Honey also pacifies kapha dosha and breaks up congested mucus.

Dry ginger powder is pungent and sweet in taste and also has heating and drying qualities. Ginger pacifies vata and kapha doshas and clears phlegm accumulated during coughs and/or colds

Black pepper powder is pungent in taste and has heating and drying qualities. It pacifies vata and kapha dosha and is commonly used for colds, congestion and coughs as well.

Turmeric powder is pungent, bitter and astringent in taste and also has heating and drying qualities. This wonderful spice pacifies all doshas and is also well-known for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Do you see a pattern here? All ingredients have properties that help with the seasonal allergy symptoms. They help soothe sore throats, runny noses and more. Remember that our kitchen heals because food is medicine.

TO LEARN MORE WATCH THIS SIMPLE TUTORIAL.

RECIPE FOR SPICED HONEY THROAT COAT

1 serving - for adults

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon Raw, Local Honey

• 1/4 teaspoon Dry Ginger Powder

• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder

• 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper Powder

STEPS

Combine honey, dry ginger powder, turmeric powder, black pepper powder in small bowl. Slowly enjoy the spoonful of spiced honey and allow it to coat in the back of your throat. May use up to 2-3 times/day.

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Celebrate Love with Ojas Truffles

"Ojas" is the “sap or life” that supports and stabilizes the body and gives the mind a sense of calm. In Ayurveda, the ancient holistic medicine from India, Ojas is the vital essence that promotes health and immunity. Certain foods and spices help build ojas. These truffles are excellent in providing nourishment and build our resilience during the cooler winter months.

Dates, Almonds and Honey build Ojas – energy, vitality, strength, stamina, virility and resilience. The spices –cardamom and ginger balance the heaviness of the nuts. These truffles are sugar free, dairy free and gluten free and excellent to make as holiday treats to share with family and friends.

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RECIPE FOR OJAS TRUFFLES

Makes about 30 truffles - teaspoon size

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup dates – chopped and pitted

• ½ cup almonds

• ½ cup walnuts or pecans

• ½ cup pistachios

• ¼ cup unsweetened desiccated coconut

• ¼ cup raw cacao nibs (optional)

• ¼ cup hemp hearts

• ¼ cup raw and unfiltered honey

Spices

• ¼ teaspoon dry ginger powder

• ¼ teaspoon cardamom powder

OR

• ½ teaspoon beSPICED's Chai Masala

DIRECTIONS

• Add all the ingredients in a food processor and coarse grind the mixture to keep it a little chunky.

• If the mixture is too dry, add a little more honey to bind all the ingredients together.

• Roll into small teaspoon size balls and chill in the refrigerator for 30 mins.

Options!!

• Roll the truffles with shredded coconut or crushed pistachios.

• To make it completely vegan, add almond butter in place of honey to bind all the ingredients.

• Instead of truffles, make cylindrical logs. Roll the logs with desiccated coconut and slice in ¼ inch thickness.

• Dip the truffles or sliced bars in dark chocolate to make chocolate covered delights!!