Gathered for the Kitchen
The kitchen is a place where nourishment and creativity meet.
There is more to your kitchen than preparing meals. It is a place where care, creativity, and mindful living come together in simple daily ways. The atmosphere of your kitchen quietly shapes how you cook, gather, nourish, and connect. With thoughtful tools, wholesome ingredients, calming rhythms, and a sense of presence, your kitchen can become a sacred space that supports both body and spirit. Simple meals… seasonal flavors… the warmth of preparing food with care and intention.
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Unrefined Mineral Salt - Redmond Real Salt
Harvested from an ancient seabed in Utah, this unrefined mineral salt retains its natural trace minerals and subtle flavor. I use the fine-grain version for daily cooking, baking, and seasoning meals. Ayurveda lists salt as one of the 6 tastes we need in our diet.
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Organic Cultured Ghee - Spring Sunrise
I care deeply about the way animals are treated and the integrity of the companies I choose to support. This organic grass-fed ghee has become a favorite in my kitchen because it tastes rich, nourishing, and wonderfully close to homemade. I also appreciate that it’s traditionally prepared and made from cows raised on open pasture.
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In the Pantry
Organic Split Yellow Mung Bean - Anthony's
Kitchari has long been one of my favorite nourishing meals, and split yellow mung beans are at the heart of that tradition. I value the simplicity and digestibility of mung dahl, along with Anthony’s thoughtful sourcing practices and commitment to offering clean, organic ingredients.
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Organic Brown Basmati Rice - Lundberg
This is the basmati rice I use most often in my daily cooking. I enjoy the nutty flavor and satisfying texture of the brown rice, and I value Lundberg’s thoughtful approach to organic and regenerative farming. For traditional kitchari, I still prefer using white basmati rice.
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Organic Hemp Seeds - Manitoba Harvest
I appreciate foods that are both deeply nourishing and easy to incorporate into everyday life, and hemp seeds are one of those ingredients for me. Their mild flavor complements almost any dish, and I love having them on hand for adding extra texture, protein, and healthy fats to simple meals.
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Organic Kitchari Spice Mix - Banyan Botanicals
This is one of those simple kitchen helpers that I appreciate having on hand. While I often prepare kitchari with fresh ginger and whole black mustard seeds, this spice blend offers a nourishing and flavorful shortcut for busy days. I also value Banyan Botanicals’ commitment to ethical sourcing and traditional Ayurvedic principles.
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In Ayurveda, churnas are dosha-specific spice blends designed to support digestion and balance through the daily use of culinary herbs and spices.
Organic Pitta Spice Blend - Paavani Ayurveda
This Pitta churna blend combines cooling, aromatic spices traditionally used to soothe digestive heat, support healthy assimilation, and bring balance to pitta’s naturally hot and intense qualities.
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Organic Vata Spice Blend - Paavani Ayurveda
This Vata churna blend combines warming, grounding spices traditionally used to support digestion, circulation, regularity, and digestive comfort while helping to balance vata’s cold and airy qualities.
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Organic Tridoshic Spice Blend - Paavani Ayurveda
This Tridoshic churna blend combines cumin, coriander, and fennel—three classical Ayurvedic spices known for supporting digestion, nutrient absorption, and gentle cleansing while remaining balancing for all constitutions.
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Organic Kapha Spice Blend - Paavani Ayurveda
This Kapha churna blend combines warming spices traditionally used to stimulate digestion, support metabolism, increase circulation, and help counter kapha’s cool, slow, and heavy qualities.
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Stainless Steel Fine Mesh Colanders - ExcelSteel
These stainless steel mesh colanders are simple, durable, and incredibly useful in everyday cooking. I especially appreciate the stable resting base, which allows them to sit balanced in the sink or inside a pot for steaming vegetables. The handles make lifting and draining easy, while the stackable design keeps storage simple and organized.
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Upgraded Flexible Cutting Board - doblé
This flexible cutting board is one of my favorite simple kitchen tools. It is lightweight, durable, easy to clean, and bends easily to funnel chopped ingredients directly into a pot or bowl without spilling across the counter. The non-porous surface is odor-resistant, dishwasher safe, BPA-free, and gentle on knives. A simple, practical tool that quietly supports the rhythm of everyday meal preparation.
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Where Meals Begin
Stainless Steel Fine-Mesh Skimmer Spoon - Anaeat
This skimmer spoon is one of those simple kitchen tools that becomes surprisingly useful. I primarily use it to skim the foam from the surface when cooking legumes. In Ayurveda, the foam is considered vata-increasing, so removing it can help make beans easier to digest. The fine mesh and long handle also make it wonderful for skimming broths while keeping your hands away from the heat.
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Acacia Wood Spatulas - Muso Wood
The acacia wood 12” spatula has become one of my favorite everyday kitchen utensils. It’s lightweight, comfortable to hold, and the angled edge makes stirring and sautéing feel effortless. I especially love using it for gently scraping the bottom of pans while cooking grains, vegetables, and soups. The natural wood, simple design, and craftsmanship feel both practical and beautiful.
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Instant Pot
Yes, I am one of those people who loves their Instant Pot! Ayurveda values one-pot meals, where the ingredients have time to mingle and harmonize before entering the body. While I still enjoy the meditative rhythm of standing over a slowly simmering pot, the Instant Pot makes it so much easier to prepare warm, nourishing foods on busy days. I use it regularly for soups, stews, grains, and legumes. I appreciate having a supportive kitchen companion that helps wholesome meals come together with ease. Choose the size that suits your needs.
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Stainless Steel Fine Mesh Tea Strainer - HIC
This stainless steel mesh tea infuser is one of those kitchen tools that brings a sense of ritual to the day. I enjoy using it for loose-leaf teas and herbal blends. The fine mesh strains well, the spring handle is easy to use, and it offers a lovely alternative to disposable tea bags while making each cup feel a bit more intentional.
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Stainless Steel Masala Dabba - Chanaksha Trading
The masala dabba (spice container) has been one of the most practical and beloved tools in my kitchen for years. I keep one filled with whole seeds and another with ground spices I use daily, making cooking smooth, intuitive, and beautifully organized. With removable compartments gathered in one container, it keeps essential spices close at hand while bringing a sense of rhythm and ease to meal preparation.
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Enameled Cast Iron Cookware - Kitchen Academy
When I'm not using the Instant Pot, I love cooking with enameled cast iron cookware. I appreciate the way enameled cast iron holds and distributes heat evenly, creating a steady simmer. The smooth surface makes stirring effortless, and the durable enamel coating allows for easy cleanup after meals. Whether making soups, stews, grains, or one-pot dishes, this cookware is one of my favorite companions for slow, mindful cooking.
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Dish Brush with Bamboo Handle - FunCee
Of the dish brushes I’ve used over the years, I like this one best. I’ve found that some natural bristle brushes tend to stay damp and develop a musty smell over time, while these nylon bristles dry more easily and stay fresher between uses. The bamboo handle feels comfortable to hold, while the firm bristles clean well without scratching cookware. I especially like the built-in scraper edge for stubborn bits and the loop for hanging it to dry between uses.
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Roll Up Over Sink Dish Drying Rack - Tomorotec
This roll-up drying rack has become one of those simple kitchen tools I use far more than I expected. I love that it creates extra workspace right over the sink, whether I’m rinsing produce, drying dishes, or setting down a warm pan. The stainless steel design feels sturdy and clean, yet it rolls away easily when not in use, keeping the kitchen feeling uncluttered.
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At the Kitchen Sink
Organic Cotton Dish Towels - Honest Weave
I love the oversized 27 x 27-inch size of these flour sack towels. They’re wonderfully absorbent, soft, and versatile… perfect for drying dishes, wrapping warm bread from the oven, or covering beans while they soak on the counter. I especially appreciate that they are made from unbleached organic cotton. They become even softer with use, while still holding up beautifully through repeated washing.
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Foaming Dish Spray - Seventh Generation
I’ve been using Seventh Generation products since their beginning in 1988, and this foaming dish spray has become one of my favorites at the kitchen sink. The Honeycrisp Apple scent feels fresh and uplifting without being overpowering, and the thick foam cuts through grease well. I love that it makes quick cleanups easier while using thoughtfully sourced, biodegradable ingredients.
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