While the courgette-and-carrot bake is in the oven, and the beetroot for the experimental pasta sauce (or maybe soup?) is happily bubbling away, I'd like to take the time to look at and contemplate a less pleasant aspect – also known as a “doorway” – of diet. Any diet, yours and mine.

Ever felt drawn to a particular activity, or to learn a specific skills, yet stepping in that direction means nothing but blockages, frustration, and disappointment? Leaving you feeling stupid and a failure? This is for you.

Next level Ascension Kitchen Adventures ~ here's an evolved recipe for Arcturian Beetroot Dahl!

August, late summer. Nature is beginning to remind us what abundance is ~ and also drown us in zucchini. Possibly carrots. Ooh, is that the first beetroot, too? If you're ready to tear out your hair at the flood of veggies, wondering what to do with them: Try out this Thai inspired curry with all your summer veggies!

It's the height of summer, and temperatures around Europe keep trying to reach - or exceed - average body temperatures. Those are the days when you want to eat something fresh and light ~ and here is the perfect recipe: fresh, light, crunchy, easy to make, and fun to eat: The Fun Summer "Roulades", a Kitchen Adventure that turned out perfectly.