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Sep 23, 2014

Part 2: The World of Indian Spices

Today we continue with Part 2 (read Part 1) of my friend, foodie and, fantastic Indian chef: Markley Boyer’s article discussing the signature spices of India: An unusual spice used in many foods in South India is asafetida, the dried resin from a member of the family of plants that includes carrot, dill and cumin. Sold either as a powder or in small blocks, asafetida has a strong, somewha...

Sep 22, 2014 Spiritual Adventures

The World of Indian Spices

This week we will be exploring many of the signature spices used in Indian cooking. A good friend of mine, foodie, and fantastic Indian chef, Markley Boyer’s will be explaining what regions these spices come from, what they are used for and even what they look like. Here is what
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Mar 13, 2014 Spiritual Adventures

Our Finale Dinner in South India

Here's the final series of photos from our South Indian spiritual adventure, wrapping up our coverage of that amazing journey with 17 wonderful souls. On the last night of our meditation and yoga retreat in South India we had a special farewell dinner on the banks of Lake Vembana
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Mar 10, 2014 Spiritual Adventures

How you dress is how you feel

"How you dress is how you feel". We took this very seriously on the last night of our spiritual adventure. The last night is always special as in the tradition of doing these trips and everyone gets dressed up to the best that they can. Since we were in South India the ladies too
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Mar 9, 2014 Spiritual Adventures

Exploring the Backwaters of Kerala

We wrap up the coverage of our meditation and yoga retreat in South India earlier this month. The state of Kerala in India is renowned for its spagetthi of rivers, canals and lagoons, and is the emerald jewel of the south. One of the highlights of things to do is hire a small boa
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Mar 7, 2014 Spiritual Adventures

Bathing Elephants in Hill Stations of Periyar, India

One of our highlights on our recent spiritual adventure in south India was bathing elephants in the hill stations of Periyar. Periyar in the western ghats of Kerala in South India is a refuge of rolling hills, lush green forests, amazing wildlife and countless tea and spice plant
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Mar 7, 2014 Spiritual Adventures

The Spice Plantations of Periyar, Kerala

After 5 busy days of temple hopping and classes in Tamil Nadu we head to the quieter and lush green hills of Kerala, South India. Kerala is famous for its hill stations, backwaters, spices and tea plantations. Periyar was our first stop, and after checking into our beautiful hot
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