Substantial Living

I’ve learned that when you do things for the right reasons, as hard as it is sometimes, even better, Substantial things, pop up. 5 years ago, I moved to SF, launched a business, and my product, Achar, brought me to Love ❤️ ....I said yes!! The adventure continues!! 💍❤️💫 🌎 @ NoMad NY

Starting the year off channeling Richard Avedon’s photographic brilliance honoring women, the latest addition to my home. Avedon was known for capturing women as individualistic, expressing themselves, illustrious and unknown. As a women entrepreneur, I start 2019 proud and strong feeling fresh, hopeful, beautiful, smart and empowered to take my business and my life to the next level. To take the struggles and lessons of 2018 and turn them into fuel for 2019. I am grateful to start another day healthy, surrounded and supported by an amazing community, especially strong females in San Francisco and abroad. I also promise to make more time to write and photograph Substantial food and design 😊💫❤️ Happy New Year everyone !!!

The holidays are here and we are doing our first Substantial CYBER sale to make sure everyone gives healthy and yummy. Buy 6 or more Pickled Vegetables and shipping is free nationwide until the end of December. Great stocking stuffers or hostess gifts! Limited availability. Our small, woman-owned San Francisco business loves your support and love! XO

Nature. Making the impossible seem possible, au so naturally.

Love the description of my little baby :)

Thank you @wsunionsquare for a successful artisan market. Broke sales records and met some amazing entrepreneurs @justdatesyrup @paulsfirehousegranola and most importantly, ate delicious food! Life is good in San Francisco 💕👩‍🍳💫 #substantialliving #mahinarastu #sanfrancisco #williamssonoma #sffoodie #sfevents #science #healthyfood #womenentrepreneurs #eatrealfood

There is something magical seeing something you make by hand available for sale at a huge corporate design store . All of my passions are coming together and connecting people together through food, science and design. This weekend my dad came and helped me at his first popup and it was a teary beautiful moment seeing how happy and proud he was of our little team and family. This is what life is all about. I cherished every moment of this Sunday with him. Thank you West Elm for your dedication to small business + community. 🙏🏻💜🌳

There is something magical seeing something you make by hand available for sale at a huge corporate design store @westelm . All of my passions are coming together and connecting people together through food, science and design. This weekend my dad came and helped me at his first popup @westelm_bayst and it was a teary beautiful moment seeing how happy and proud he was of our little team and family. This is what life is all about. I cherished every moment of this Sunday with him. Thank you West Elm Local for your dedication to small business. 🙏🏻💜🌳 #substantialliving #mahinarastu #california #sanfrancisco #westelmlocal #westelm #entrepreneur #achar #eatrealfood #healthyfood #neuroscience #sffoodie #design

Mondays with Achar...

Starting Monday off with a yummy omelet with my leftover Indian-bolognese with basil, microgreens, Bulgarian feta and my natural science vegetables. It never gets old 😂🌿 #substantialliving #mahinarastu #foodphotography #achar #sffoodie #eatrealfood #healthyfood #fermentedfoods #neuroscience #entrepreneur #monday

Come join me this Saturday (tomorrow!) at the West Elm in Palo Alto and Sunday at the West Elm in Emeryville for their Summer Preview Party for healthy food and design. Excited!!

Sunday is our Summer preview party! Sample some tasty treats from our pop up @mahinarastu and shop some stylish goods from @aetasjewelry and @milajames_xo. #westelm #sundayfunday #summer #previewparty #treats #refreshments #popup #westelmlocal #shoplocal #supportlocal #jewlery #kids #baby #clothing

As Substantial Living grows, I'm excited to have partnered with Basmati.com, a curated online community and shop of health, wellness and sustainability. Check them out!

Ayurvedic Natural Science Pickled Vegetable Achar Relish, 8oz

Spring blooms in my dining room inspire me at how textures, colors and flowers make all the difference. Nature-inspired design is the key to human connection and a Substantial Living. 🌺🌱🌸

Spring blooms in my dining room inspire me at how textures, colors and flowers make all the difference. Nature-inspired design is the key to human connection and a Substantial Living. 🌺🌱🌸 #substantialliving #mahinarastu #designer #stylist #tabletop #tablesetting #sffoodie #eatrealfood #healthyfood #california #sanfrancisco #nature #foodphotography

Excited to share my Substantial Pickled Vegetable Achar will now be sold at Vegan Picnic in Cow Hollow. I love their fish sandwich! Woman-owned, supporting local businesses, women, and healthy eating. Everything Substantial...XO