What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda (pronounced eye-yer-vay-duh) is the world’s oldest organized medical system. It is indigenous to and widely practiced in India. The Sanskrit word Ayurveda means “Knowledge of Life.”

Central to the Ayurvedic approach to life is enjoying delicious homemade meals that include lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, fresh milk products like paneer and lassi, healthy oils and unprocessed sweeteners. By eating food according to Ayurvedic principles, the body falls into balance very naturally.





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Heaven's Banquet
by Miriam Kasin Hospodar

One of my favorite cookbooks
Patti



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The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies
by Dr. Vasant Lad

This book should be in everyone's home. I've tried many remedies with great success.
Patti

Vedic Cuisine

“Response to your food has been aurora borealis non-stop.
People are ecstatic!”

CARLA BROWN, PH.D.

“The pineapple chutney rocked today, as did the sweet potato and tomato and everything else. Thanks for your continued fabulous cooking.  I feel like a queen every time I have your fine meals.”

RITA KNORR, YOGA INSTRUCTOR AND STUDIO OWNER




(1) Jicama Salad with Snow Peas, Avocado and Watercress
(2) Homemade Grain Burger with Goat Cheese, Pesto and Sliced Tomato on a Toasted Bun
Spicy Sweet Potato Chips with Lime, and Sauteed Swiss Chard
(3) Panir Cheese, Summer Squash and Red Peppers

“Maggie and I enjoyed our previous visit to Earth Mothers and look forward to enjoying your food again very soon.”

RICHARD M. DALEY, MAYOR OF CHICAGO, COMMENTING ON PATTI'S FORMER RESTAURANT – EARTH MOTHERS



(4) Potato and Green Pea Stew • Baked Buckwheat with Almonds and Avocado • Cucumber-Mint Raita
(5) Sweet Homemade Yogurt Lassi • Mile-High Eggless Cornbread
(6) Ras Malai – Homemade Cheese Patties Stuffed with Pistachios served in Cardamom Cream Sauce

“Chef Patti is a unique combination of cooking talent and compassion. Anyone who knows her, knows she is passionate and devoted to her craft.”

CINDY CROCKER

“Your approach to food and health is very different from anyone I have met – very colorful, passionate, juicy, healthy.”

KAREN KUKLINSKI


Patti is available to come to your home and teach you how to prepare your favorite dishes, set-up your spice pantry, make ghee, and easily incorporate Vedic meal planning into your daily life. Pricing for services is determined following a free consultation. We discuss your dietary and lifestyle needs, meal preferences and build a personalized menu & cooking schedule. Please call or e-mail for more information.

Sample Menu (PDF)




Patti Garland
Bliss Kitchen
35751 Gateway Drive, #E503 • Palm Desert, CA 92211 • (760) 610-2758
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