The above is the sub-title of “Eco Harmony Dawn Cooking”, which I have just co-written with Nicola Lawrence, the Chef of Harmony Dawn retreat and my wife.

Recognizing the Interconnection / Oneness in life and the individual and collective implications and possibilities arising out of such a realization is the whole purpose of the www.andyjames.ca website and blog.  That may seem remote from the realities of life to some, but interconnection within and between our external and internal (mind-body) environments is a fact, logically undeniable, but commonly denied anyway.  Our book points out, “Food is a prime example of the interaction of inner and outer.  It is something ‘external’ we ingest into our bodies, which then affects our internal chemistry, energetics, moods, health etc.  These internal factors subsequently influence our interactions with the external world, including how we produce food…and so the circles go.”

The first 30 pages of the book are devoted to explaining how the internal and external environments are interconnected, with special emphasis on the environment, food and health.  We also explain how these principles have been incorporated into Harmony Dawn retreat, which has so strongly resonated with our guests that we are now mostly booked up a year in advance.

The rest of the book is stuffed with more than 160 easy, delicious (already taste-tested by our guests) recipes and environmentally-friendly and healthful shopping and cooking tips and advice.  This book is the result of popular demand by Harmony Dawn’s guests, as was Nicola’s first enthusiastically received book, “The Dao of Harmony Dawn Cooking: Innovative and Acclaimed Spa Cuisine”.

We have book launches October 27 and November 4 in Toronto.  Check out www.harmonydawn.com for details.  You can get copies of the book on www.harmonydawn.com or www.andyjames.ca  It makes a healthful and informative Xmas gift!