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Ann’s jalapeno cornbread

  The addition of jalapeno peppers and cheddar cheese means that this cornbread is bursting with flavour. Ingredients 1/2 cup cornmeal 1/2 cup polenta (corn grits) 1/2 cup flour 2 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup finely minced…

July Greetings from Shankar

The peas are head high, the strawberries are ripening and the first meal of new potatoes can’t be far off. The swallows’ nest just outside the kitchen door has been home to scores of swallows over the years, and has…

Yogurt & fresh herb dressing

Perfect for dressing the salad greens springing forth from your garden or purchased on the weekend from your local farmer’s market, this creamy dressing features fresh herbs like parsley or dill. Ingredients: (Makes 3.5 cups) 2 cups yogurt (use low…

Daya’s Summer Salad

Imagine a big bowl of fresh picked salad greens sprinkled with asiago cheese, nuts, and dressing, glistening in the late afternoon sun. Very refreshing on a hot day. Try garnishing with fresh red raspberries or sliced strawberries. SERVES 6 Ingredients…

Guru Purnima & Full Moon Yajna

This is the auspicious and holy full moon day on which celebration and homage to the Guru are paid. Guru means “one who removes darkness or ignorance.” Traditionally, this day is set aside for worship of the spiritual teacher and…

Steve Oda Concert: Thursday June 23rd

Steve Oda is an exceptional virtuoso on the sarode – a North Indian Classical instrument. Steve has been a disciple of the great Indian maestro Ustad Ali Akbar Khan since 1973. He has dedicated himself to fully learning the classical…

June Greetings from Sharada

Although the weather hasn’t really caught on to the idea of summer, it is indeed almost officially summer and life is in its expansive form here at the Centre. Early next week we will be welcoming sixteen more karma yogis…

Create Your Personal Mandala

A mandala is a symmetrical design that uses shape and colour to express an idea. Mandalas are usually abstract, sometimes geometric, and often, but not necessarily, circular. Your personal mandala represents the layers of your self, from the innermost self…

Sweet & Sour Tofu

This recipe is so easy and delicious. Try serving it over a steaming bowl of brown rice with a side of crisp, stir fried bok choi or gai lan. Try it tonight! SERVES 8-10 Ingredients: 2 lb tofu 2 Tbsp…