Anya Kassoff

Anya Kassoff

Born and raised in Russia, Anya Kassoff is a passionate cook and successful food blogger who uses her multicultural background for inspiration in the kitchen and when entertaining. In her adopted home of Florida, she finds endless ways to experiment with abundant local produce to recreate raw/vegan versions of familiar dishes from her childhood, inventing new family “classics” along the way.

Anya Kassoff

Born and raised in Russia, Anya Kassoff is a passionate cook and successful food blogger who uses her multicultural background for inspiration in the kitchen and when entertaining. In her adopted home of Florida, she finds endless ways to experiment with abundant local produce to recreate raw/vegan versions of familiar dishes from her childhood, inventing new family “classics” along the way.

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The Book of Five Rings

$14.95 - Paperback

By: Thomas Cleary & Miyamoto Musashi

“The book can be taken literally as a way to master ancient samurai techniques, or it can be taken metaphorically on how to manage business or political deals.”

—Rachel

Comfortable with Uncertainty

$17.95 - Paperback

By: Pema Chödrön

“This book has made its way from my bookshelf to my bedside table numerous times over the years.”

Shelley

Lovingkindness

$12.95 - Paperback

By: Sharon Salzberg

“Sharon Salzberg has a true gift for putting into words and examples the teachings of the Buddhist path so that it is clear they truly do apply to everyday life.”

—Dominique

The Fourth Trimester

$19.95 - Paperback

By: Kimberly Ann Johnson

“A brilliant book documenting the social, emotional, physical, psychological, and cultural changes happening to women during the massive transformation that is becoming a new mother.”

—Sarah

Becoming Bodhisattvas

$29.95 - Paperback

By: Pema Chödrön

“Chödrön speaks to anyone who’s willing to stick with her as she explores what becoming a bodhisattva means. She points out examples of bodhisattvas, including Jesus, Mother Teresa, MLK, and Gandhi, who may be more relatable to her Western readers than Shantideva or various monks in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.”

—Linsey

Practicing Peace

$12.95 - Paperback

By: Pema Chödrön

“I found myself underlining, copying quotes, and going back to ponder ideas and applications, over and over.”

—Judy

The Religion of Tomorrow

$34.95 - Paperback

By: Ken Wilber

“His genius of integrating our history of religion and their great traditions gives a greater vision for how we, as humans, may better live this vision by deepening connections to our sameness as we move up the developmental ladder of our differences, where we embrace a greater, higher love that clearly drives our entire existence and evolution.”

—Mary

“Kristin gives clear, excellent directions for a variety of crafts, including sewing, painting, embroidery, and fabric stamping, and helps her readers understand how to combine colors and patterns to achieve glorious results.”

—Ferguson

Simply Vibrant

$35.00 - Hardcover

“If you love colorful, healthy food with a unique twist, then this is for you.”

—Roberta

Yoga for Healthy Aging

$29.95 - Paperback

By: Baxter Bell & Nina Zolotow

“What I especially enjoy about this book is that it explains, in clear, easy to understand language, what happens to our bodies as we age and how yoga can help us live a life of greater ease.”

—Rosemary

Notes for the Everlost

$16.95 - Paperback

By: Kate Inglis

“Sculpted with tenderness, beauty, and lyric storytelling, Kate Inglis walks the reader gently and lovingly through the process of grief by bearing her own heart, her own soul, and her own loss.”

—Siobhan

More with Less

$35.00 - Hardcover

By: Jodi Moreno

“The More With Less cookbook is now my all time favorite/go-to cookbook for both everyday meals and special dinners for friends and family.”

—Patricia

“Natalie fans will be transfixed and unnerved by this honest narrative of the cancer experience.”

—Jerser

Zen in the Age of Anxiety

$16.95 - Paperback

By: Tim Burkett

“Looking at our natural human fears through the lens of Zen Buddhism, Burkett takes us into the areas of our deepest pains and guides us on how to process and release them by looking inward through meditation.”

—Kathy

Training in Tenderness

$14.95 - Paperback

By: Dzigar Kongtrul

Training in Tenderness is an insightful, practical guidebook on how to soften the heart and be more in touch with the world around us.”

—Jim

The Logic of Faith

$16.95 - Paperback

By: Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel

“This book is an invitation to investigate your assumptions and explore the interdependence of everything.”

—Christine

Draw, Paint, Sparkle

$19.95 - Paperback

By: Patty Palmer

“Every page is a delight to the eye and makes you want to get out those art supplies and start painting!”

—Bob

Road Trips

$18.95 - Paperback

By: Jen CK Jacobs

“Jacobs takes you to faraway places and makes you want to dust off your suitcase and book a trip immediately.”

—Maria

Print, Pattern, Sew

$29.95 - Hardcover

By: Jen Hewett

“Here's what I love most about this book: even if you have precisely zero experience with any part of printing your own fabric patterns, you'll get everything you need to get started.”

—Elizabeth

Embroidered Garden Flowers

$21.95 - Paperback

By: Kazuko Aoki

“A very cute book if you are into embroidery and looking for some inspiration, or trying some new stitches.”

—Javiera

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Recipe: Spring Vegetable Black Rice Pilaf from Simply Vibrant

Simply Vibrant by Anya Kassaff is a collection of vegetarian, plant-based recipes inspired by the seasons. The beautiful book includes photography by her daughter Masha, and we're sharing a spring time (it's just around the corner) recipe today. Enjoy!

Spring Vegetable Black Rice Pilaf

This quick and easy dish showcases vibrant spring greens against the dramatic, dark purple grains of forbidden black rice. You can improvise and add or substitute any available spring vegetables here—think fava beans, ramps, fiddleheads, snow peas, or sugar snaps.

Serves 6

Ingredients:

1½ tablespoons neutral coconut oil or olive oil
½ green chili or jalapeño, seeded and sliced
2 large leeks, white and light green parts only, finely sliced
4 garlic cloves, sliced
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Zest and juice of 1 large or 2 small limes
2 cups vegetable broth or purified water
1 cup forbidden black rice
1 bunch asparagus, tough ends removed, sliced diagonally in about 1-inch pieces
2 cups fresh peas or thawed frozen peas
2 to 3 cups chopped spinach leaves or baby spinach

Directions:

1. Warm the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add the chili or jalapeño and stir it around for 30 seconds. Add the leeks and sauté for 5 minutes until they begin to soften.

2. Add the garlic and salt and black pepper to taste (add more salt here if using water instead of vegetable broth), and sauté for another 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant. Add the lime juice and cook for another minute until most of the liquid is absorbed.

3. Add the broth or water to the pan, increase the heat to high, and bring it to a boil. Add the rice, scattering it over the broth somewhat evenly. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 30 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

4. Add the asparagus to the pot and stir to incorporate. Cover the pot and let the pilaf cook for 7 minutes until the asparagus is crisp and tender. Add the peas, spinach, lime zest, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly until the spinach wilts, then remove the pot from the heat.

5. Season to taste with more salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Simply Vibrant

$35.00 - Hardcover

Download the printable recipe card here.

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