Season two of With Love, Meghan continues with an episode that brings together mindful living, creative craft, and plant-based cooking. In Spice Up Your Life, Meghan invites Jay Shetty, the bestselling author and host of the On Purpose podcast, and his wife Radhi Devlukia, a cookbook author and Ayurvedic practitioner known for her vibrant approach to plant-based food. The couple join Meghan in her kitchen for a day that moves from an olive grove to homemade soap, from vegan curry to chai. What begins as a simple visit unfolds into a shared exploration of wellness, flavor, and the rituals that strengthen connection.
Mindful Flavor With Everyday Ingredients
The episode opens in an olive grove where Meghan reflects on the beauty of craft. Two trees produce just one gallon of oil, a fact that underscores the patience behind everyday ingredients. This appreciation sets the tone for the day. When Jay and Radhi arrive, Meghan offers sparkling raspberry lemonade, a non-alcoholic drink that feels celebratory without relying on wine.
Jay speaks about creating rituals that honor guests who do not drink. Radhi notes that simple details like muddled raspberries or basil ice cubes transform a glass of soda water into a thoughtful gesture. The conversation highlights how hospitality extends beyond recipes. It is about noticing what makes guests feel included. The drinks are vibrant, refreshing, and symbolic of a mindful approach to gathering.
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Plant-Based Cooking With Spice And Intention
Radhi leads the cooking of a sweet potato, cauliflower, green bean, and cashew curry. She explains that spices are the heart of plant-based food, offering both depth and medicinal value. Turmeric, cumin, and the CCF blend of coriander, cumin, and fennel carry her family’s traditions while supporting digestion. Meghan recalls using hing (a spice used in Ayurvedic cooking) for baby Archie’s upset stomach, a reminder that spice connects culture and care.
The kitchen becomes lively as they prepare naan alongside the curry. The dough resists, the shapes vary, and laughter fills the room. Imperfection is embraced as part of the process. Together they show that cooking is about presence, not performance. When the coconut milk joins the pot, the curry thickens into a fragrant dish layered with flavor. Dinner feels both simple and abundant, reflecting Radhi’s philosophy that plant-based meals should feel generous rather than restrictive.
Craft As Connection
Before stepping into the kitchen, the group crafts olive oil soaps. The task requires patience, attention, and creativity. Meghan frames it as a way to honor ingredients beyond food. Essential oils, herbs, and dried flowers turn a block of soap into something both functional and beautiful. The soaps are later unmolded, admired, and shared like gifts among friends.
The same spirit of craft returns with dessert. Vegan coconut macaroons, dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with flowers, close the meal. Radhi brews her masala chai, infused with cardamom, ginger, and mint. The tea anchors the evening, steeped in memory and tradition. Conversation flows easily, weaving together family stories, Ayurvedic wisdom, and the joy of learning new skills side by side.
Final Thoughts
Episode 5 of With Love, Meghan had Jay Shetty and his wife Radhi guiding Meghan through a vegan curry so good it makes me want to set aside my carnivorous ways and give it a try. The tea and macaroons looked equally tempting. This series is my aspirational happy place, and we’ll definitely be checking out Radhi’s cookbook JoyFull: Cook Effortlessly, Eat Freely, Live Radiantly.
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