Hi there...just checking in with everyone and wanted to let you know that I will be at the Highland Grill tomorrow the 28th of Feb. for another divalicious Curry Meal...with all the fixings!!!
I think that I will do a chicken curry with dhal and the asian greens and the sweet potatoes and chutney - I think the yam chutney and Hot habanero Sambol etc...beef Curry too!!!
I should be there till about 8 this evening then I am off... and Curry Diva Nights start back up again in April...so if you need your fix please come and get it now - last one for a month....if you are anything like me you will want this fix...
See you there!!
Other than that cooked an amazing meal for my friend Praba who got married in Singapore and had his reception here in the Cities....we did a traditional Sri Lankan meal and he had friends that came in from all over the world - popular guy that Praba and a nice man too!!
The Big news for me is that I have just started thinking about the menu that I will be doing for Deepak Chopra.....words cannot express how happy this makes me - I am thrilled beyond thrilled and so excited...more details to follow I will keep you all posted....I would like to make this meal something that he will understand......"I plan to not only activate the senses - but also to have it
feed the ..Magical mind and the Magical body....
" MY TIP FOR THE DAY.... is to remember that your body is your temple...respect it!!!
Always remember that your body is the place your memories call home - so feeding it right and keeping it in a happy state....makes worship so easy!!! "
My Mum used to always say 'that what you put into your body is what shows up on your face" in her very Portuguese Dutch Burgher sort of style...
Never thought much about it until I was all grown up - :)
I miss my Mum <3 so much....
Cheers to life and great food!!!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
The healing Kale and Chard Salad.....
He there...
I hope that all of you got to watch the making of the Divalicious Dhal and the Healing Kale and Chard Salad....they are both on Youtube now - you just have to put in curry diva and it will come up!!!
I have had lots of lovely comments so thanks for that...this is a way that I can show you how to make simple 'so good for you" things....
I must tell you about the Australian Lamb roast that I just pulled out of the oven! I really am not such a great roast sort of person - but I have to tel you...this is brilliant...just beautiful!!... I just smothered it with roasted garlic and lots of black pepper and some chili and stuffed it with more garlic and curry leaves and thyme ...then covered it with date - lime chutney and let it slow bake on like 3.25 or so for about 3 hours I think!!
I feel like I just have to call people over now - cos' what a shame that I can't share...its beautiful...maybe I take a picture of it or something for my Fb page.
I will be eating a slice or two of that for a few days - it is also great for breakfast with two slow cooked eggs over them...let you know how that tastes tomorrow...gotta run now - I have to start putting together a lovely little menu for the pre wedding guests that are coming into town for that handsome man Praba....who already married Jessica in Singapore !
Cheers !
I hope that all of you got to watch the making of the Divalicious Dhal and the Healing Kale and Chard Salad....they are both on Youtube now - you just have to put in curry diva and it will come up!!!
I have had lots of lovely comments so thanks for that...this is a way that I can show you how to make simple 'so good for you" things....
I must tell you about the Australian Lamb roast that I just pulled out of the oven! I really am not such a great roast sort of person - but I have to tel you...this is brilliant...just beautiful!!... I just smothered it with roasted garlic and lots of black pepper and some chili and stuffed it with more garlic and curry leaves and thyme ...then covered it with date - lime chutney and let it slow bake on like 3.25 or so for about 3 hours I think!!
I feel like I just have to call people over now - cos' what a shame that I can't share...its beautiful...maybe I take a picture of it or something for my Fb page.
I will be eating a slice or two of that for a few days - it is also great for breakfast with two slow cooked eggs over them...let you know how that tastes tomorrow...gotta run now - I have to start putting together a lovely little menu for the pre wedding guests that are coming into town for that handsome man Praba....who already married Jessica in Singapore !
Cheers !
Sunday, February 20, 2011
THE CHUTNEY STORY......
Oh I am just taking a break from making my chutneys for the week - did a bunch of them today so I will have them done...having a great cuppa tea now with lavender and mint - very nice!!
I made fig chutney...date-lime chutney...yam treacle chutney...ginger Plum - and they turned out great !! Now I have to think about doing the washing eh! well I know I will get that done in a moment...
Also got the rotti breads done and prepped for the Highland Grill - I will be making veggie rotti and veggie rotti with shrimp and also a beef rotti - think I will serve the yam chutney with that tomorrow!! yep! I also did a great hot coconut sambol ...gotta have that...
So I hope that I will see everyone there tomorrow night for the Curry Diva Night at the Highland...getting your fix!!
It was so great to see Dean Magraw play at the Artist Quarter last night!!!
He was amazing as always!!!
Connect soon
Cheers!
I made fig chutney...date-lime chutney...yam treacle chutney...ginger Plum - and they turned out great !! Now I have to think about doing the washing eh! well I know I will get that done in a moment...
Also got the rotti breads done and prepped for the Highland Grill - I will be making veggie rotti and veggie rotti with shrimp and also a beef rotti - think I will serve the yam chutney with that tomorrow!! yep! I also did a great hot coconut sambol ...gotta have that...
So I hope that I will see everyone there tomorrow night for the Curry Diva Night at the Highland...getting your fix!!
It was so great to see Dean Magraw play at the Artist Quarter last night!!!
He was amazing as always!!!
Connect soon
Cheers!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Another day of Cooking!!!!
Hey there...Just finished cooking a feast of little goodies for the opening of the Play at the Mixed Blood Theater "Agnes Under the Big Top" A tall tale....
So for those lucky people that are there tonight you will also get a taste of the Curry Diva treats etc....enjoy that
I do have to tell you what I made though...because of the play content etc..
Roasted Cumin - lime chutney Salsa with chips...
Curry Diva style Hummus - with olive oil and chic peas and roasted coriander & garlic...with pita bread...and lime and lots of black pepper!! Yum
Curried Quinoa - tossed in the wok with fresh veggies and roasted curry spices and fresh curry leaves...turned out so great ...ok it's time for me to have a bit of a bite now as well - cannot wait for dinner :)
p/s
The webisode on the fresh Kale and red chard salad will be on Youtube by the end of tomorrow or so - look out for that....
I realized that even though I did not want to give that one out - it is just so healing and just gets you in that mmm ya spot and makes the belly feel so nourished and it is so easy to make - so there it is...done!!
I hope you like it - I sure would like to hear comments though - why is there no comments?? - write something after you have made it ok!!
I'll be looking for that...
Cheers!
Curry Diva
nourish the body - feed the soul
So for those lucky people that are there tonight you will also get a taste of the Curry Diva treats etc....enjoy that
I do have to tell you what I made though...because of the play content etc..
Roasted Cumin - lime chutney Salsa with chips...
Curry Diva style Hummus - with olive oil and chic peas and roasted coriander & garlic...with pita bread...and lime and lots of black pepper!! Yum
Curried Quinoa - tossed in the wok with fresh veggies and roasted curry spices and fresh curry leaves...turned out so great ...ok it's time for me to have a bit of a bite now as well - cannot wait for dinner :)
p/s
The webisode on the fresh Kale and red chard salad will be on Youtube by the end of tomorrow or so - look out for that....
I realized that even though I did not want to give that one out - it is just so healing and just gets you in that mmm ya spot and makes the belly feel so nourished and it is so easy to make - so there it is...done!!
I hope you like it - I sure would like to hear comments though - why is there no comments?? - write something after you have made it ok!!
I'll be looking for that...
Cheers!
Curry Diva
nourish the body - feed the soul
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Mors Nourishing.....
Running out again to get more fresh kale and chard...just finished doing two more webisods for the curry diva on Youtune...finally gave out the kale and chard salad recipe...,,,check it out and see what you think...
It's just everyone's favorite and just that it is so great for you also is just a little extra love to yourself!!!
Ok so here I go more chard more fresh kale and I will have to toast the pumpkin seed myself - found some that are organic and raw!!! Yum!!
Off I go now...
Cheers!
It's just everyone's favorite and just that it is so great for you also is just a little extra love to yourself!!!
Ok so here I go more chard more fresh kale and I will have to toast the pumpkin seed myself - found some that are organic and raw!!! Yum!!
Off I go now...
Cheers!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Curry Diva - Nourish the body Feed the Soul
Oh yes!!! It was another great day of getting another webisode ready for Youtube...
I finally decided to give up the Kale and Red chard Salad recipe.....I have been making it for years and years since I had the Curry Leaf Deli - really this has healed people in many many ways...
I made it simple and put it out there - so you will have to go to Youtube (curry diva) and check it out - make it and let me know - this one really does 'nourish the body and feeds the soul' I have made this dish for people that are ill and its healing qualities are amazing...simple and easy to do...
Most people think that Kale is a garnish for salad - No no no.....You have to eat this and eat lots of it...because it is done raw - you will never know!!! Really!
Ok just wanted you to know that...see what you think and if you have any questions I will be happy to write you back...
Cheers
I finally decided to give up the Kale and Red chard Salad recipe.....I have been making it for years and years since I had the Curry Leaf Deli - really this has healed people in many many ways...
I made it simple and put it out there - so you will have to go to Youtube (curry diva) and check it out - make it and let me know - this one really does 'nourish the body and feeds the soul' I have made this dish for people that are ill and its healing qualities are amazing...simple and easy to do...
Most people think that Kale is a garnish for salad - No no no.....You have to eat this and eat lots of it...because it is done raw - you will never know!!! Really!
Ok just wanted you to know that...see what you think and if you have any questions I will be happy to write you back...
Cheers
Curry Diva - Divalicious Dhal (Lentils)
Watch the Curry Diva show you a easy step by step Divalicious Dhal (Lentils)
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
CURRY DIVA - NOURISH THE BODY FEED THE SOUL
Hello there everyone........
It's the curry diva checking in with you - I was thinking that I would write something every other day - well.. I will have to get better at that for sure! Crazy busy with teaching and cooking and working on lifestyle changes...
Was really happy to be done with the 1st webisode - that I did in my kitchen and so far we have had lovely comments on it - I wanted to take just a moment to show that you can also make a 'divalishous' dish!
The idea is to show everyone that it is not that hard to make something that is really Delicious..and activate the senses at the same time - the 1st one I did was - divalishous dhal (lentils) that cooks in like 7 mts..and for those of you that are non meat eaters...it is so important to have lentils of every kind in your diet..and this is step by step...made really easy ....
You will find this on Youtube - just put in 'the curry diva'
I have also posted it on my FB page....
I am working on the 2nd one and I plan to have that out next week - so look out for that....
Other than that I am trying to get all the cooking classes in and all the catering things that I need to tend to done - then we have "Activate your Valentine" a curry diva meal for two with wine at the Highland Grill this coming valentines day - I will see you there for sure.. Oh and the desert that evening that I will be doing is passion-fruit sorbet - with coconut treacle and chili nuts..yeah talk about spice up your Valentine!!!!!.after that - it will be back at the Highland Grill for curry night every Monday - Now I did the veggie rotti (most popular dish) there two weeks ago and we packed them in!!! It was so amazing to see that there were people that I used to cook for in the 70's that showed up for their fix from the past - I love that so much!!!
I better run for now and watch out for the next Curry Diva webisode coming up really soon...
Make sure that you call if you need the curry diva's touch to anything that you are doing or fixing or planning etc..
Cheers!
The Curry Diva
Nourish the body - feed the soul
612-250-6556
It's the curry diva checking in with you - I was thinking that I would write something every other day - well.. I will have to get better at that for sure! Crazy busy with teaching and cooking and working on lifestyle changes...
Was really happy to be done with the 1st webisode - that I did in my kitchen and so far we have had lovely comments on it - I wanted to take just a moment to show that you can also make a 'divalishous' dish!
The idea is to show everyone that it is not that hard to make something that is really Delicious..and activate the senses at the same time - the 1st one I did was - divalishous dhal (lentils) that cooks in like 7 mts..and for those of you that are non meat eaters...it is so important to have lentils of every kind in your diet..and this is step by step...made really easy ....
You will find this on Youtube - just put in 'the curry diva'
I have also posted it on my FB page....
I am working on the 2nd one and I plan to have that out next week - so look out for that....
Other than that I am trying to get all the cooking classes in and all the catering things that I need to tend to done - then we have "Activate your Valentine" a curry diva meal for two with wine at the Highland Grill this coming valentines day - I will see you there for sure.. Oh and the desert that evening that I will be doing is passion-fruit sorbet - with coconut treacle and chili nuts..yeah talk about spice up your Valentine!!!!!.after that - it will be back at the Highland Grill for curry night every Monday - Now I did the veggie rotti (most popular dish) there two weeks ago and we packed them in!!! It was so amazing to see that there were people that I used to cook for in the 70's that showed up for their fix from the past - I love that so much!!!
I better run for now and watch out for the next Curry Diva webisode coming up really soon...
Make sure that you call if you need the curry diva's touch to anything that you are doing or fixing or planning etc..
Cheers!
The Curry Diva
Nourish the body - feed the soul
612-250-6556
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Curry diva - Activate the Senses
Hello there..it's Heather Jansz the 'Curry Diva' I used to have the Sri Lanka Restaurant/Mpls. and the Curry Leaf Deli in St.Paul and now I am the featured chef at the Highland Grill in St.Paul - where we do curry diva nights every Monday
I also do private cooking classes and specialize in cooking Ethnic foods - from around the world ..Sri Lankan- Indonesian - Malaysian - Indian etc..and the most popular one is the East/west Twist...The reason for starting this blog was because I make ethnic cooking fun and easy and the fact that the style I use is an Arurveda style of cooking -which makes everything really also healthy without even trying...everyone is interested in learning how to 'activate the senses' through food...most people only activate the first 3 and forget all about the others...I teach that with one meal you can activate all of them - therefore having your body not asking for just one thing...and I truly believe that everyone needs to make eating a celebration and something that makes you happy - 'after all what you put in your belly - shows up on your face'
"Nourish the body - Feed the Soul" is what I say everyday - You will love how you feel and most of all when you feed the soul...you are alive!!!
Follow this blog for upcoming events - webisodes - cooking classes - daily tips -nourishment from the local markets etc....
The Curry Diva
(nourish the body/feed the soul)
612-250-6556
I also do private cooking classes and specialize in cooking Ethnic foods - from around the world ..Sri Lankan- Indonesian - Malaysian - Indian etc..and the most popular one is the East/west Twist...The reason for starting this blog was because I make ethnic cooking fun and easy and the fact that the style I use is an Arurveda style of cooking -which makes everything really also healthy without even trying...everyone is interested in learning how to 'activate the senses' through food...most people only activate the first 3 and forget all about the others...I teach that with one meal you can activate all of them - therefore having your body not asking for just one thing...and I truly believe that everyone needs to make eating a celebration and something that makes you happy - 'after all what you put in your belly - shows up on your face'
"Nourish the body - Feed the Soul" is what I say everyday - You will love how you feel and most of all when you feed the soul...you are alive!!!
Follow this blog for upcoming events - webisodes - cooking classes - daily tips -nourishment from the local markets etc....
The Curry Diva
(nourish the body/feed the soul)
612-250-6556
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