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12/04/2023

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12/02/2023

This is the perfect soft and chewy cookie

Prep:20 mins
Total:1 hr 10 mins
Yield: Makes about 3 dozen

Ingredients

2 1/4 CUPS ORGANIC UNBLEACHED ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR OR SPELT
1/2 TEASPOON BAKING SODA
1 CUP ORGANIC UNSALTED BUTTER, ROOM TEMPERATURE
1/2 CUP ORGANIC CANE SUGAR
1 CUP PACKED ORGANIC LIGHT BROWN SUGAR
1 TEASPOON KOSHER SALT
2 TEASPOONS PURE VANILLA EXTRACT
2 LARGE EGGS
12 OUNCES SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS (2 CUPS) ( I LIKE LILLYS BRAND)

Directions

STEP 1Preheat oven to 350°F with racks in the upper and lower third positions. In a small bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; set aside. In the bowl beat butter and both sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add salt, vanilla, and eggs; mix to combine. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing until just combined. Mix in chocolate chips. ( you can use a stand mixture if you prefer)

STEP 2Using a tablespoon measure, drop heaping portions of dough about 2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper

STEP 3Bake until cookies are golden around the edges, but still soft in the center, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool on baking sheet 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.

Enjoy with a tall glass of cold milk or nice frothy coffee. - I bet these would make really nice ice-cream sandwiches' too

11/30/2023

***Kheer - Indian Rice Pudding***

This is the Indian version of rice pudding - I grew up eating this at home and it was also served as desert at special occasions and ceremonies.

It is made on the stove top vs the oven. It is delicious, rich and creamy with the cardamom and almonds giving it a distinctive texture and flavor.

Like most Indian recipes - many families have their own versions - this is mine

Ingredients:

3/4 cup basmati rice (you can also use Arborio rice)

10 cardamom pods

4 cloves

1 cinnamon stick

12oz water

1 can full fat coconut milk

3/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup sultanas

1/3 cup slivered almonds

2 tsp rose water

How to prepare:

Wash rice until water is clear

Soak rice in cold water for at least 30 min

Drain well

Remove seeds from cardamom pods and lightly crush them in a spice grinder or pestle and mortar.

Combine rice and water in a large heavy based pot or saucepan - add cardamom, cinnamon and cloves. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and cover. Allow rice to simmer - stirring occasionally and keeping an eye on it.

When rice is almost cooked through and water has reduced - add in can of coconut milk and sugar - and allow to simmer on low until desired consistency. If it is too thick add a bit more water. Too runny allow it to simmer and set.

Dry roast the almonds in a dry pan.

When the rice is done - turn off heat and stir in rose water, sultanas and slivered almonds - reserving some for garnish

Serve warm - top with more almonds, sultanas - coconut is nice as well.

Enjoy.

Add nutritional boost:

- stir in 1 egg yolk to your bowl of warm pudding

- stir in powdered herbs ( )

- drizzle with herbal honeys (diy ebook available in the shop)

11/29/2023

You will find chutneys at most Indian dining tables, each region having their own signature. A chutney is similar to a relish or jam.

They can be sweet, sour, or savory made with fruit, vegetables, or herbs.

What chutneys have in common are fresh ingredients ground together. At one time, a mortar & pestle would have been used to make a chutney, though now most use the convenience of a food processor. Chutneys help balance a dish by adding incredible flavor.

The herbs or spices added to chutneys help aid in digestion and stoke the digestive fire.

This chutney is a perfect addition to kitchari, grain dishes and breakfast porridges.

INGREDIENTS
1 cup raisins
1 cup medjool dates
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp coriander, ground
¼ tsp nutmeg, ground
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
¼ cup orange juice
¼ tsp salt

METHOD Place the raisins and dates in a bowl, cover them with hot water, allow to sit for 5 minutes to soften, then rinse and strain. For added flavor, dry roast the spices until fragrant. Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until coarsely ground. Store in a well-sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Makes about 1 cup of chutney.

More on the blog

11/28/2023

Cacao-Balsamic Glaze

•Cacao (Adaptogen Drinking Chocolate works excellent as it’s perfectly spiced)
•1 Cup good quality balsamic vinegar
•2 tbsp maple sugar
•generous pinch of sea salt

Place vinegar, maple syrup and salt in a heavy bottom sauce pan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer and leave to bubble for 5 min- stirring occasionally.

Take off heat and sprinkle in Cacao powder and whisk in - drizzle over roasted root veggies.

Store in the refrigerator for up to a week

11/25/2023

Cabbage kofta is one of the most common vegetable koftas and is made of chopped cabbage, spices, and gram flour.

Cabbage koftas are easy to make even in large quantities. This recipe is mild and serves everyone from a toddler to the elderly with sensitive palates.

Full receipe now on substack - sign up today link in bio

Or: https://everydaycommonplace.substack.com/p/cabbage-kofta

11/24/2023

Perfectly spiced and balanced.

Made with quality heirloom cocoa, this blend is deeply restorative as it is flavorful.

A perfect way to add adaptogen herbs to your daily nourishment routine

MAKE YOUR OWN
Ingredients:

1.5 tbsp. Adaptogen Drinking Chocolate(available in our shop) or plain raw cacao and add your own powdered herb extracts and spices.

1 tbsp. melted coconut oil

1.5 tbsp. maple syrup

Course sea salt to finish (optional)

•Measure out all ingredients into a glass bowl
•Combine together - if maple syrup is cold it will seize. Use a double boiler to re-melt the coconut oil
•Dip your desired fruit and place in freezer or use as a topping or place in the center of a fruit platter.
•Finish with course sea salt if desired.

Works well whatever fruit you like, persimmons, figs, berries etc.

11/23/2023

Broth is ancestral and rooted in deep slow nourishment.

Many traditional cultures have used broths to treat not only common colds but also gastro intestinal issues, joint pain, depression, hair, skin, nails and bone health.

In our busy lives broth may seem like a hassle to make, too time consuming and tedious (but really its not)

Many focus on muscle meats only in their diets (chicken, steak, fish etc) and throw away the bone, and other connective tissues. These discarded parts produce gelatinous, nutrient filled food containing potent healing protein (collagen/gelatin) and essential minerals.

Why gelatin is so important:
✅Improved digestion
✅Improved sleep
✅Increased insulin sensitivity
✅Increased gastric juices in stomach
✅Healing the gut lining + protecting the stomach from ulcers
✅Improved allergies
✅Improved wound healing
✅Improved liver detoxification
✅Improved hair, skin, hair + nails
✅Helping with arthritis
✅Helping with diabetes
✅Helping inflammation

❗️Gelatin is void of inflammatory amino acid tryptophan. Gelatin also contains very little cysteine, methionine, and histidine.

Many people who are in a hypo-metabolic state consuming a high muscle meat diet only can lead to ❗️inflammatory issues, like poor digestion
❗️achy joints, muscle loss, allergies
❗️poor sleep
❗️fatigue
❗️detox issues
❗️headaches
❗️forgetfulness
❗️weight gain etc .

💡 A person with a sluggish metabolism would benefit from diet low in muscle meat and high in bone broth and gelatin.

✅Gelatin is also high in glycine – glycine is the simplest of all amino acids. Glycine is used for synthesis of heme, the portion of the blood that carries oxygen.
Glycine
▶️Synthesize creatine, which helps supply energy to the heart and muscle cells.
▶️Synthesize bile slats, purines and nucleic acid which are the building blocks of RNA + DHA
▶️And is needed for detoxification – glycine is one of the amino acids that make up glutathione, one of the key detoxification enzymes.

Head to the link in my bio for free resource to make your own bone broth.

Do you consume bone broth ? Will you try it out ?

11/21/2023

5-INGREDIENT FLOURLESS BROWNIES

5-Ingredient Flourless Brownies ready to go in the oven in just 5 minutes baking to fudgy, crackly-topped brownie perfection!

1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder / raw cacao or the drinking chocolate Cacao Blends in our shop.

INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F.

Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or pan and set aside.

Place the butter and chocolate chips in a large bowl and melt over a double boiler until melted and smooth.

Remove from the heat. Whisk in the sugar then the eggs one at a time until batter is smooth.

Add the cocoa powder and stir until well incorporated.

If you decide to add herbs and powders this is a good time. I like

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Top with additional chips if you like and course salt.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely in pan.

Enjoy!
Tag me when you make them - seriously - go make them. 🤗

11/16/2023

A nourishing spiced elixir on this autumn day:

HEART BEET LATTE
Makes 2 servings

2 cups heated whole milk
1 tsp beet powder or 1/2 cooked small beet
2 tsp raw cacao powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon
ground 1/4 tsp cardamom
ground 1/8 tsp dry ginger
1 pinch of black pepper
1 tbsp cocoa butter
1 tbsp collagen powder or gelatin powder
1 tsp raw honey or more

Place all the ingredients in a highspeed blender, blend until smooth, then pour into a mugs.

11/15/2023

Many cultural foods from around the world have an easy to digest rice dish used not only as a staple but as a medicinal dish. From kitchari to Congee.

Congee, Jook and Zhou are all names for rice porridge—determined by the language, region or country of origin.

Made as a staple in over 15 countries in the world it’s origins go way back and is traditionally prepared with rice.

Although other grains, are or can be used typically, one uses broken rice or other various grain sizes, again depending on the different region or country.

Congee is the ultimate comfort food
(Also see a few posts back in khichdi)

- see slides

11/14/2023

STORE WIDE SALE 20% OFF
Discount automatically applied at checkout.
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11/13/2023

💌 NEW TO SUBSTACK: CREATIVE WAYS TO USE UP WHEY

Don’t pour away your left over whey. Here is a list of creative ways to use up whey.

https://everydaycommonplace.substack.com/p/ways-to-use-up-whey

Or link in bio

11/12/2023

Delicata squash- tender and delicious with a velvety flesh that caramelizes beautifully in the oven

Do you like squash? Do you have a favorite?

11/09/2023

Click the link for discount code
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Sale runs 09/23 to 13/23

11/09/2023

I wish you could smell the chocolaty goodness with hints of warming spices.
This morning I blended brown butter into my Adaptogen Drinking Chocolate- and topped with course salt.

Drinking Chocolate is currently on sale - for discount code see stories or follow this link

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11/09/2023

https://everydaycommonplace.substack.com/p/ways-to-use-up-whey

11/07/2023

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Fresh Pressed Cheese

11/06/2023

The humble khichdi has been a staple meal in our home - ever since I could remember.

A mix of lentils and rice, the classic khichdi is a comfort food for many.

Simple, satisfying and scrumptious, a wholesome bowl of khichdi speaks volumes about both health and taste.

Easy to cook and easy to digest, there's nothing we don't like about khichdi.

It is a one-pot meal that is often spruced up with a flavourful desi tadka and dollops of ghee.

However, khichdi is one such dish that need not follow any strict recipe. People in different homes cook it differently, often giving their own spin. Besides experimenting with different types of lentils, grains and veggies, one can also add in choice of spices to make it even more interesting.

From moong dal and arhar dal to oats and sprouts - people make khichdi using every ingredient possible.

On the blog is a basic simple recipe- a great place to start as a base. - link in bio

https://www.everydaycommonplace.com/single-post/basic-kitchari

11/03/2023

Restocked : Menstruation Support Elixir to help reduce cramps.
Perfectly paired with a topical soothing abdominal amd back balm.

https://www.everydaycommonplaceshop.com/products/menstrual-elixir

11/03/2023

Elderberry-syrup-3-ways
https://www.everydaycommonplaceshop.com/blogs/how-to-start-living-slower/elderberry-syrup-3-ways

11/03/2023

Simple Vanilla Cake w/Vanilla-Rose Glaze

Recipe now on Substack -https://everydaycommonplace.substack.com/p/simple-vanilla-cake

11/02/2023

A huge radish harvest.
Favorite ways to consume and preserve. 👇🏾

• roast - yum

•cut in half smeared with a little butter topped with finishing salt - your welcome. A perfect little bite.

•sliced into salads, on sandwiches etc.

•pickled and fermented (how to on my blog)

Do you like radishes? And how do you like to eat or preserve them? 👇🏾

10/31/2023

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10/31/2023

Aromatic pan fried potatoes

I par boiled potatoes in well salted water. - when almost cooked through - drain and add to a preheated pan with a high temp fat of your choice - I used tallow.

Add- salt, pepper, bay leaf, cinnamon stick and oregano.

Pan fry until they are browned to your liking.

Add a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce and they are ready to serve.

- goes really nicely with a steak 😉

10/30/2023

Set of two crackle glassed small vessels - now listed

10/13/2023

A wonderful way to use the last of the garden herbs is to make a vinegar.

Gather, prepare by garbling and cleaning.

Pack a jar and cover with vinegar of choice. I like to use apple cider vinegar.

I used- chives, lemon balm, mint, lavender, sage, rosemary, thyme and oregano

You can use anything you like - garlic, ginger and chillies (Also see blog post on Fire Cider)

If using a metal lid - make sure to separate with a piece of parchment or wax paper.

Be sure to shake when you remember - ensuring that herbs are fully submersed in liquid.

Label jar and store in a dark cool cupboard for up to a month

Strain and store in a cool cupboard or refrigerator.

Use herbal vinegars any place that you would use vinegar, including in salad dressings, marinades, sauces, sushi, or pies.

Add a splash to chili or bean soups, use it in your pickling, and pour over meats before roasting. Add it to barbecue sauces, sandwich spreads, and condiment recipes. And even a dash to your simmering both when making bone broth.

Simple dressing :
1 part Dijon mustard
2 parts honey or maple syrup
2-3 parts vinegar
Salt to taste
Whisk and enjoy

(Herbal honey e-book also available - link in bio)

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Autumn restock now also available

10/12/2023

We often don't share parts of ourselves for our own personal reasons - I've never shared my art work because I put myself into a box that became my identity - since I don't do that anymore - Here is some of my art.

Many may not know that before i was into health amd wellness - I was passionate (and still am ) about art - in many mediums from photography to paint, clay, music and movement.

I have posted and listed extra small and small vessels to my shop - if you are into checking them out. www.honourthetemple.com

The shop will be slowly expanding beyond just the apothecary - this has been a goal of mine for a while and i am happy to have moved that goal a little bit forward.

Link in bio

10/10/2023

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The air is crisp and cool, the gardens ate being cleared and put to bed- some winter planting is happening and the mornings are touched by dew.

Spiced apple butter is simmering in the crock post - the scents of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove fills the house. A tea pot is brewing a herbal tea on the counter.

Autumn is here- and that means new seasonal delights to enjoy and new handmade goods are in the shop...

Teas, tisanes, drinking chocolates, body care, salves, elixirs, pottery and more are now live and listed - link: https://www.honourthetemple.com/

09/22/2023

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08/09/2023

Slow living is a mindset whereby you curate a more meaningful and conscious lifestyle that’s in line with what you value most in life.

Slow living means living better, not faster.

Here we focus on being intentional with our energy, time, thoughts and priorities in order to more fully glorify and serve God through our lives.

08/08/2023

Honour The Temple
New look - Same quality and care.

A space to cultivate a slower and simpler way of living - rooted on the foundations of Scripture-
namely 1 Thessalonians 4:11 and Proverbs 31

We are a retailer of quality handmade seasonal herbal products, curated second hand goods and locally sourced partnership handicrafts.

We encourage conscious consumerism, good stewardship and working with our hands.

Sign up for our newsletter for herbal DIYs , resources and shop updates. Link in bio

08/08/2023

Herbal oils hold strong medicinal properties that absorb into the body quickly and effectively as a topical skin regimen.

Integrating plants and their healing properties into your daily life can not only be calming for the mind and soul - think better sleep, less anxiety, increased energy and feeling more centered - but also has significant positive benefits to the physical body.

Herbal body oiling hydrates our largest organ, the skin, which improves the lymphatic system, therefore supporting various body systems.

The act of massage moves lymphatic fluid throughout the body, improving blood circulation, relaxing muscles and improving joint stiffness.

Herbal body oiling can also deeply relax the nervous system through touch and self-massage, as well as mindful prayer + breathing.

The importance to slowing down in today’s society has gotten to be a necessity in so many people’s lives.

Herbal body oiling is a beautiful way to honour your body and your mind, solo or with a partner.

If you are in need of a full body reset (honestly, who isn’t?!) and want to gain awareness of your bodies cues- body oiling and massage are a great place to start.

Double extracted whole plant body oils restock coming soon.

07/06/2023

Spices- wars were fought over them, kingdoms were lost and new lands were discovered in search of them.

Spices at a time were often more precious than gold.

But before spices were currency, spices were medicines. Turmeric, cloves, cinnamon, coriander, ginger and black peppercorns.

Spices also distinguish cultural cuisine and have deep aromatic roots.

Do you have a favorite spice or spice combo?

07/06/2023

PLANT FOCUS:
Nasturtiums- What’s edible and How to use it

Learn more on the blog.

Link in bio

07/04/2023

A huge radish harvest.
Favorite ways to consume and preserve. 👇🏾
• roast - yum
•cut in half smeared with a little butter topped with finishing salt - your welcome. A perfect little bite.
•sliced into salads, on sandwiches etc.
•pickled and fermented (how to on my blog)

Do you like radishes? And how do you like to eat or preserve them? 👇🏾

06/28/2023

Bottling sunshine - first mini calendula harvest