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A Mother's Elixir: Rediscovering the Warmth of Saubhagya Shunthi Churna
By the time the sun slipped past the neem trees outside my grandmother’s ancestral home, the kitchen would come alive with the scent of...
Geetanjali Chakraborty
Apr 133 min read
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Tulsi: The Living Presence That Watches Over Us
In our previous home, a Tulsi plant had grown so lush and tall in our backyard garden that it felt like a quiet guardian—its branches...
Geetanjali Chakraborty
Apr 73 min read
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The Quiet Healer: Mandukaparni’s Gift for Mind and Longevity
Some herbs don’t just heal, they whisper. Mandukaparni , with its soft, rounded leaves shaped like a frog’s foot, isn’t the kind to...
Geetanjali Chakraborty
Mar 92 min read
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Wheat: The Ancient Grain That’s Elevating My Kitchen Game
Last year, we had a new addition to our kitchen. While my values are traditional and I really like things from scratch, I am also a huge...
Geetanjali Chakraborty
Feb 185 min read
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Wholesome Eating Through the Lens of Ayurveda
When it comes to healthy eating, we often find ourselves caught between the idea of what’s nutritious and what’s enjoyable. We’ve all...
Geetanjali Chakraborty
Jan 154 min read
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The Magic of Red Carrots: Tradition, Taste, and Winter Warmth
Winter has a way of wrapping us in nostalgia, doesn’t it? For many of us who grew up in North India, winter isn’t complete without the...
Geetanjali Chakraborty
Dec 19, 20244 min read
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The Joy of Raw Milk: A Decade of Dairy Delight
For over a decade, raw milk has been a cornerstone of my kitchen. My journey began with Schoch Family Farmstead , whose raw milk has been...
Geetanjali Chakraborty
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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The Hidden Secrets of Kitchen Spices: Unveiling Deepan and Pachan in Ayurveda
I’ve always been captivated by kitchen spices, those tiny powerhouses of flavor and intrigue. Each one, most of them seeds, carries a...
Geetanjali Chakraborty
Nov 7, 20244 min read
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Lac: Nature’s Medicinal Marvel Wrapped in Tradition
Did you know that a tiny insect could produce one of Ayurveda's most powerful healing substances? Lac resin, derived from the Laccifer...
Geetanjali Chakraborty
Oct 19, 20243 min read
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Blooming Through Grief: A Client's Journey to Healing and Renewal
" Geetanjali, I've tried everything to lose weight, but nothing works ," Leela (name anonymous), my middle-aged client said with a heavy...
Geetanjali Chakraborty
Sep 14, 20242 min read
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Planting Roots: Embracing Impermanence in a Transient World
Just when we thought our future was all set, the universe handed us an unexpected twist! Last year, we sold our cozy home of seven years...
Geetanjali Chakraborty
May 30, 20242 min read
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Rekindling the Spirit of Ayurveda: My Journey Back to Community
Immersing myself in the practice of Ayurveda over the past decade has been a profoundly rewarding and occasionally challenging journey....
Geetanjali Chakraborty
Apr 5, 20241 min read
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Navigating Constipation: A Holistic Perspective
When I was 26, I found myself struggling with something I never thought would be a big deal: constipation. It seemed like such a common...
Geetanjali Chakraborty
Mar 29, 20245 min read
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Spice Chronicles: Exploring the Culinary Tapestry of Two Cultures
I am a descendant of India's partition, with one side of my family hailing from Pakistan and the other from Bangladesh, both having...
Geetanjali Chakraborty
Dec 15, 20234 min read
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The Abundant Fig: A Gift of Autumn
As autumn graces us with its presence, the fig tree in our backyard bestows upon us a plentiful harvest of figs, evoking gratitude for...
Geetanjali Chakraborty
Sep 24, 20232 min read
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The Majestic Banana: Nature's Eternal Gift of Generosity
As a granddaughter of India’s partition in 1947, I've had the unique privilege of being born into a bi-cultural family. My paternal...
Geetanjali Chakraborty
Sep 16, 20216 min read
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Saffron Tales: Cultivating the Golden Spice in Your Own Garden
"Guess what, saffron plants are now available in the Mountain View Farmer's Market!"
Geetanjali Chakraborty
Nov 23, 20192 min read
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Exploring Ayurvedic Wisdom and Holistic Health Perspectives in Suzhou, China
Earlier this year, I had the privilege of moderating an enlightening Ayurveda panel at the At One International Conference, part of the...
Geetanjali Chakraborty
Nov 16, 20193 min read
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Exploring Nature's Classroom: Tagore's Legacy and the Farm University
Every summer, I've made it a tradition to spend time in India with my family. It's a time for our children to bond with their...
Geetanjali Chakraborty
Aug 4, 20194 min read
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Ayurvedic Treasures: Unveiling the Hidden Power of Lesser-Known Plants and Herbs
In this post, I will focus on Lesser Known Plants. By "Lesser Known," I don't mean that the plants are lesser known, but that their ...
Geetanjali Chakraborty
Jun 15, 20192 min read
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