Food, Health and Happiness by Oprah Winfrey

Author:Oprah Winfrey [Winfrey, Oprah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Macmillan

Meditation refreshes my mind, realigns my spirit, and returns me to myself again! It’s the key to clarity!

I came back from that trip wanting to bring naan and tea into my life at home—plus so many other spectacular dishes from around the globe. I now own a tandoor oven for baking naan, and I’m delighted to say I’ve mastered the art of chai.

I’ve come to understand that there’s a beauty, a sense of order, in the tea-making process. I wake up every day, I meditate, I take in the silence, and then I start the chai. As it steeps, my head clears; as the flavors develop, my thoughts come into focus. I get centered, I get calm. I get prepared for whatever the day is going to bring. I become aware of how the steam swirls and disappears; the woodsy, citrusy, spicy, floral fragrance; the way the translucent amber color slowly turns creamy beige with the almond milk. I spoon a stiff dollop of foam on top, and feel the warmth of the mug in my hands.

Next comes a cup for Stedman—I’ve got him hooked, too. As the morning unfolds, I’m often making chai for the folks who work with me, and anyone who happens by the front gate—“Hey repairman, UPS guy, want a cuppa chai?” I’m trying to carry on the spirit of hospitality, humility, and generosity that the Hegde-Rays greeted me with in their love-filled home. It feels like an act of grace to share a cup of tea with people, whatever language they speak, however they make their way in the world. If India taught me anything, it’s that we all want the same things: health, happiness, and a solid connection to our own humanity.

The recipes in this chapter celebrate the rich history and culture, the colors and flavors, and above all, the people of India, Vietnam, Thailand, and Japan. I hope when you start to cook, you’ll pause to do what I always do now: think for a moment of the beauty of the rituals in your life, and make room for one more person at your table. Namaste.

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