Hijiki with Fresh Corn and Onion
We still have about a month left of fresh corn in the PNW and when I made this hijiki variation I just knew I had to share it. The fresh corn adds a yummy sweetness that I wasn’t expecting. I … Continued
We still have about a month left of fresh corn in the PNW and when I made this hijiki variation I just knew I had to share it. The fresh corn adds a yummy sweetness that I wasn’t expecting. I … Continued
Welcome to Day 1 of the Vegetables with Breakfast Challenge. Some of you may be reading this while still in bed, curled up in your blankets and thinking about your day. For others of you, the day is already in … Continued
I am going to let you in on a bit of my story. I have this dance I have done with sugar for most of my life. Probably quite a few of us do. When I talk about sugar in this … Continued
I have to admit, that I wasn’t a huge fan of puddings before I started macrobiotics. I loved cookies, brownies and cinnamon rolls. I still do. However, over the past few years I have learned that baked flour is hard … Continued
Macrobiotic households frequently start the day with a bowl of soft cooked grains and a cooked vegetable on the side. After going the whole night without eating, our bodies do well with moist, softer cooked foods, easing the transition into … Continued
A recent post over at emmycooks reminded me about onion butter, which I haven’t made for a long time. I have been more recently enamored with sweet vegetable jam and a roasted vegetable and miso spread (recipe coming soon). I … Continued
This recipe can be made with either hijiki or arame. Most of the time I stick with arame. It is slightly more yin than hijiki and has a little softer quality and milder taste. However, every once in a while … Continued
Here is a very simple recipe that I make weekly for myself and for most children that I cook for. It is very good for supporting the spleen/pancreas and balancing blood sugar. It also helps to discharge simple sugars. For variety, … Continued