Conscious Cuisine is the natural evolution of a lifetime spent enjoying healthful foods. Originally influenced by a mother who cooked great meals from scratch, Beth began to explore the art of cooking well and eating healthfully during the early 1970’s.

“I am so grateful for the habits I began to cultivate during my 20’s. Choosing less refined foods and reading ingredient labels were very important to me even then. Developing a love for fruits and vegetables, particularly for how they tasted when in season, was another significant influence upon my meal planning. Over the years, these have become lifelong habits for me.”

Many years ago Beth began cooking in retreat settings. This eventually led to becoming the Kitchen Manager at Spirit Rock Meditation Center in Woodacre, California, where she continues as a principal cook to this day.

“Over 30 years ago I experienced the benefits of practicing meditation, specifically a Buddhist technique called Vipassana. Concurrently, I discovered Iyengar’s style of Hatha Yoga. It was a perfect marriage for me and the two have been an integral part of my life ever since. Bringing awareness and presence to this moment and my place in it-physically, mentally and emotionally, creates an energetic presence that is palpable. Applied to the practice of cooking, it naturally infuses the food as well. Combined with in-season freshness and organic preparation, you can’t beat the taste!

Beth is also an author. Her first publication a writing journal with a meditative theme, can be found in the journal section at http://www.amberlotus.com.

A life practice of becoming more aware of this human mystery: Body, Mind and Spirit are all part of the ingredients for Conscious Cuisine. Beginning within her own family and expanding to cooking for literally thousands over the years, Beth has come full circle by bringing her love and delight at creating healthful, nutritious food right into your own kitchen.

“I believe the peace, calmness and intention I practice-whether in the kitchen or in my daily life radiates out and affect not only those around me, but the Planet as well. This is my way of deeply honoring this Planet and all that live upon it.

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