On a sunny Saturday morning Carrie invited me into the kitchen to learn how to make a version of Halwa inspired by apples collected from her neighbor’s abandoned orchard.
Read moreGinger Turmeric Cookies
These soft, nutty cookies are just-sweet-enough, incredibly addicting, and perfectly paired with tea, as an afternoon treat. For a sweeter dessert, try mixing confectioners sugar with a splash of kombucha, green tea, or fruit juice and spread a layer on top!
Read moreWho is Atina?
The land Atina Foods lives on is one that contains rich stories of reciprocity. Find out who Atina Corn Goddess is and how she came to be.
Read moreRhubarb Musings
This past week, four of us tumbled over to Roxbury NY to gather bundles of rhubarb to make our next batch of Rhubarb Ginger Herbal Jam at our friend Tovey’s farm with no name. Harvesting in the heat of the July day, kneeling amongst massive, sun-soaked leaves and magenta stalks packed with all the sunshine and rain of the summer, brings also to mind the memories that these are amongst the first spring shoots to appear in spring; all red knuckles and newborn rumbled leaves, letting you know you’ve made it through the black and white of winter once more.
Read moreCoVid away, Stay home stay healthy recommendations!
People have been asking us for recommendations for foods and ways to stay healthy in this time of uncertainty. ATINA FOODS Ayurvedic products are made traditionally to promote health, boost immunity and wellness all the time, and they are especially nourishing during a crisis like this.
Read morePRAJNAPARADHA -CRIME OF WISDOM
Prajnaparadha is the Sanskrit name of a disease in Ayurveda, the ancient system of Medicine of India.
Read moreSTORY OF ATINA
… When we first visited this magical spot we heard the name Atina. From no where the name just came to our mouths, later we found that it is the Mohican name of ATINA, who is the CORN MOTHER GODDESS.
Read moreOnam in the time of Flood in Kerala
This year Thiru Onam went away without even being noticed. The internet was flooded with images of the catastrophic flooding of Kerala. So Carrie and I thought of postponing our planned Ona Sadya to another date.
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