the Cookbook
Feeding Wisdom: Back to the Beginning, Back to Balance
Kelsey's life story is centered on her desire to thrive despite her circumstances. She is dedicated to creating nourishing environments that foster inner independence and sustainable personal growth. This philosophy is reflected in her self-published cookbook, "Feeding Wisdom: Back to the Beginning, Back to Balance," which chronicles her global relocations and the balanced dishes she crafted in each new place. Through these experiences, Kelsey discovered the power of colorful, nourishing meals in supporting her never-ending personal growth journey.
Cooking for Retreat Guests
For retreat hosts who wish to elevate their guest experience with nourishing, balanced meals that complement intensive schedules filled with activities like yoga, teaching, or surfing.
Training and Collaborating with Retreat Kitchen Staff
For retreat venues with a full-time kitchen team, Kelsey offers training and collaboration to ensure the culinary experience aligns with the retreat's vision of nourishment and well-being.
Grounded in Ayurvedic principles, Kelsey Cooks Food that Heals
Kelsey’s cooking focuses on creating meals that taste great and are easy to digest. When food is easy to break down, your body uses less energy on digestion and more on healing. But if food isn’t digested properly, it can sit in your system, causing bloating, indigestion, fatigue, and discomfort. In Ayurveda, undigested food is considered harmful because it ferments in the digestive tract, disrupting digestion and leading to symptoms like gas, heartburn, and sluggishness.
Kelsey sees digestion as a reflection of life. If we struggle to digest food, it often mirrors how we’re processing our experiences. Her cooking helps you slow down, reconnect with what your body needs, and find clarity and healing from within. In a busy world, her meals offer a chance to nourish both body and mind, helping you feel more balanced and in tune with yourself.
About
Cookbook Author // Retreat Cook & Curator
Kelsey’s journey through diverse countries, cities, beliefs, and perspectives has profoundly influenced her approach to wellness. From a young age, she had the privilege to question and explore beyond her upbringing, forging her own path and absorbing wisdom from various environments. This exploration has led her to see food not just as sustenance but as a gateway to deeper connections and holistic well-being.
Her guiding principle, “food first,” reflects her belief that nourishment is the foundation upon which all other aspects of life flourish. By nourishing the body, we create the stability and space needed for growth in other areas—physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.