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Repost from @mary_vyn • We’ll be entering our Repost from @mary_vyn
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We’ll be entering our tenth year at Mandarava in a couple weeks and I want to celebrate by saying thank you universe for the grace of @by.ellenkilmer 
If I could tag the original artist, I would, but I think he’s intentionally low-key. My Baba told me who to ask @tibet.arts.salem back in 2012 and a few phone calls later we picked up the original hand painted masterpiece. Maybe I’ll find him again and deliver some cake. 

The symbols and colors on the sign are an ode to the Three Jewels — Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. 

It’s only now we have this modern, zen, light filled logo and I want to stamp it on EVERYTHING. 

New beginnings of spring.
Repost from @mandarava_kitchen • ‘Sometimes, y Repost from @mandarava_kitchen
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‘Sometimes, you know, when you’re about to give up, someone comes and says something nice...’
Jorge Sosa
@mitierratortillas 

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Mandarava Recipe Club is having a resurgence — now, as we’re all pushed back into our homes, we’re offering support by way of inspiration and practical lessons in natural cooking. 

One free page is open to get a taste before you sign up. 

Link in bio.

📸 @chefd.daily
❤️🙏🏼 Repost from @discovervegans ❤️🙏🏼 Repost from @discovervegans
Staying focused. #forthebenefitofallbeings Repost Staying focused. #forthebenefitofallbeings 
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Jigme Lotus Zangmo from Kinnaur, India, is one of the kung fu nuns at the nunnery. Here she is undergoing swordsmanship training in the art of using a nandao. The nandao is a sword used for training in martial arts and wushu. Weapons training starts after a student has gained proficiency in the basics, forms and applications training. In Kung fu, weapons are considered as an extension of the body. The footwork and body coordination learnt during basic training is applied in weapons training as well. 
Image credit : Sujata Khanna 
#Kungfununs #KungFu #Drukpa #Drukpanuns #MondayMotivation #mondaymantra #Girlup #Girlpower #WomenEmpowerment #womenofindia #Womenofnepal #IncredibleIndia  #martialarts
#guidingprincipal #interdependence #lovenotes #sta #guidingprincipal #interdependence #lovenotes #stargazing #sisterproject #forthebenefitofallbeings #laughingbuddha #sadhguru
These raviolis were hand rolled the night prior. T These raviolis were hand rolled the night prior. They could have been frozen but we decided instead to stress ourselves out for the freshness. Charred asparagus, cashew creme, a super luxurious black garlic beet sauce and half moons of butternut squash. 📸 @lindsay_hackney 
#foodbyakara #eaterboston #plantbased #friendsnotfood #veganlove #farmwedding #loveslow #laughingbuddha #foodgasm
Daniela Degrassi is a catalyst of positive change Daniela Degrassi is a catalyst of positive change for humans, ya know, in so far as I see it. She’s pro-creativity, beauty, nature, refinement, the human capacity for love. I am sooooo excited for the process that we’ve just begun in collaboration with her and The Kind Bride.
What chefs eat. We were cutting pieces of this blu What chefs eat. We were cutting pieces of this blueberry pie in the hotel lobby after the party it was made for. The GM saw us and begged a piece, which we let go of, albeit with mixed feelings. For the crust we used a new fangled technique wherein you essentially waterproof most of the flour by making a fatty paste and then toss that in a little more flour with more fat thats been frozen and grated. It’s a circuitous path to perfect crust. And the filling had loads of lemon zest and green apple with wild berries. #foodbyakara #plantbased #eaterboston #loveislove #farmwedding #foodgasm #naturalbeauty #motherearth #veganwedding #bostonfoodies #whatchefseat #joyfulkitchendiary #fromscratch
Reminiscing about early years in the kitchen with Reminiscing about early years in the kitchen with @chefd.daily. What wonderful trouble we got into whilst learning the ropes. 
One time, she won’t mind me telling you🤞🏽... I was so desperate for sane company in a particularly high pressure stretch of MLB spring training in Tampa... that we snuck her into my servants quarters and she basically lived as a stowaway for a week in the space between my bed and the wall. True friendship from a woman who enjoys the finer things. Then we drove cross country to Aspen, Colorado to deliver me and kitchen equipment to a ski lodge where my client was in surgical prep and recovery for months. The intensity of focus, straight up labor and daily demand for the best of my skills was hiiiiiiigh. Looking back at the experience, Debbie carried me there like footprints in the sand. 
At the end, we skied off the property, literally. And for a few hours we just flew.  The whole stress billowing off of us in powdery snow-bursts. #sisterproject #womanownedbusiness #compassioninaction #shesvegan #givingisliving #interdependence
Flashback to our first photoshoot with @rachellein Flashback to our first photoshoot with @rachelleinerphoto, omg almost a year ago. 
In a couple weeks, snug between holidays, we’ll host a wedding party at Mandarava. It’s such an honor to celebrate your most precious days. #veganlove #foodbyakara #plantbased #eaterboston #loveislove #vegansofinstagram #vegansofig #veganmassachusetts #laughingbuddha #loveslow #bostonbride #veganismo #naturalbeauty #newenglandwedding #veganwedding #theknot #veganweddingcaterer #shesvegan #lovenotes
We are dedicating the month of January to serving We are dedicating the month of January to serving others.
 As much as possible, our schedule will be filled with private sessions offering nutritional counsel. Some paid for, some gifted.
 Lean into your trust of Mandarava and discover the best of what we offer; food as medicine as a conduit of bliss.
 With the coupon code ‘revive’, purchase an hour-long session of intensive practical support for $80*. You’ll leave with insights and an action plan for a new year reboot. Recipes as appropriate will follow by email.
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If you can, purchase additional slots for others in need.  If you’re in need, email to get on that list. We will also donate our time for at least two sessions a week.  Scheduling is first come, first served. Sessions are available in Stoneham and Newburyport, Ma.

Book via @mandarava_kitchen or dm for link *original value $180
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 #forthebenefitofallbeings #justbekind #womeninfood #naturalbeauty #compassioninaction #evidence #givingisliving #joyfulkitchendiary #interdependence #friendsnotfood #plantbased
Tasting and testing and tasting again for the cook Tasting and testing and tasting again for the cookie plate at Mandarava’s dinner service tomorrow. These brandied cherries encased in lace cookie dough are not a disappointment! #foodbyakara #plantbased #eaterboston #veganlove #loveislove #vegansofinstagram #naturalbeauty #bostonfoodies #sisterproject #whatchefseat #keepitcutes
Chaka Khan! #inspiration #shesvegan #stargazing #f Chaka Khan! #inspiration #shesvegan #stargazing #foodbyakara #agirlcandream
This summer we went Far East, to magnificent Mongo This summer we went Far East, to magnificent Mongolia. On a day trip, wild horses peeked up as we flew by and caught this one cloud moment.  #foodbyakara #friendsnotfood #plantbased #loveislove #forthebenefitofallbeings #laughingbuddha #storytelling #motherearth #wearestillhere #rebelwithacause #kitchendance #womanownedbusiness #naturalbeauty #sisterproject
If not hands, then hearts and voices. #lovenotes # If not hands, then hearts and voices. #lovenotes #notetoself #kitchenscratch #kitchenpoem #kneadthedough #handtomouth #feedyourneighbor #givingisliving #interdependence #foodbyakara #plantbased #friendsnotfood #vegansofig #farmersmarket #justbekind
Our founding chef! Teenage years are so dynamic, t Our founding chef! Teenage years are so dynamic, the souls face intact. We’ve been captive in the kitchen since spring and can’t wait to share more in our downtime about this lovely person’s swerving path. Stand by for tickets to a local to Boston salon and that ever fleeting Akara launch party! Goddamit!
Surfacing after a spell, a little windswept. Warmi Surfacing after a spell, a little windswept. Warming up all the deep autumn & winter menus. What are you dreaming of? Is it sugar plums?
 #foodbyakara #veganlove #eaterboston #plantbased #vegansofig #loveislove #veganmassachusetts #foodgasm #veganismo #nofarmsnofood #huffpost #gossamerdram #bostonshaker #keepitcutes
Penne // black garlic / tomato / @the.plant.deli c Penne // black garlic / tomato / @the.plant.deli cheddar .
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 #plantbased #friendsnotfood #vegansofinstagram #eaterboston #veganlove #vegansofig #bostonbride #loveislove #veganaf #veganmassachusetts #farmwedding #newenglandwedding #bestofvegan #farmersmarket #veganismo #bostonvegans #foodgasm #vegano #instafood #veganeats #veganlife #womeninfood #kitchendance #familystyle #theplantdeli
It will never cease to amaze me who is hidden in p It will never cease to amaze me who is hidden in plain site. All the time, every day, there are unknown friends walking past— they may just be your family. .
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#somuchgoodnews #matchmaker #divinelove #foodbyakara #loveislove #loveslow #laughingbuddha #storytelling #justbekind #wearestillhere #everydayisearthday #celebrate #wiseman #mmiw #notinvisible #tortoisewisdom
Baby Artichoke // shallot / lemon . . . . . #food Baby Artichoke // shallot / lemon
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 #foodbyakara #familystyle #plantbased #seasidewedding #vegansofinstagram #friendsnotfood #farmwedding #veganwedding #veganeats #nofarmsnofood #wildernesswedding #whatchefseat
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