Ghee!

image via www. ayushveda.com

this morning i am going to be making ghee for the very first time. i learned how to make it a couple weeks ago when i attended an ayurveda workshop here. it's the yummiest thing ever! you can use it for EVERYTHING (even for a massage oil!), and it's been around for thousands of years. below is a little excerpt from a recent yoga journal article.

Ghee, or clarified butter, is a simple, powerful tonic used to nourish and heal the body.

It is difficult for most Americans to believe that a little fat in their diets can be healthy, let alone be considered good medicine. In Ayurveda, however, pure clarified butter, known as ghee, is one of the most powerful tonics. It is used to heal wounds, improve digestion, fight free radicals, and boost the immune system. Ghee is also believed to enhance one's ojas, or "life energy."

see the rest of the article here.

The best part is, is that it is VERY SIMPLE to make. The bummer part is that I couldn't just write the instructions down. Making it requires listening, watching, and smelling. If you're ever around and want to make some, I'd be happy to show you! Or, for now, you could get an idea by watching this video here.