Simple Fried Grain Patties
Here’s a simple recipe for a windy, rainy day like we have in Seattle and all up and down the Pacific NW coast. We even have some high wind warnings for today! I am going to write this and then … Continued
Baked Millet with Kabocha Squash
The weather has definitely been colder for the past few weeks here in Seattle. We’ve even had some snow and it’s hanging around for a while because our temperatures are hovering at freezing even during the day. If you haven’t … Continued
Cardamom Pear Crisp
Even though temperatures are in the 80’s this week, we can already smell the first signs of fall here in Seattle. I don’t think I would do well in a tropical climate, particularly because I am in love with the fruit … Continued
Millet Breakfast Porridge with Nectarines
I had planned to make you a compote to spoon onto this millet breakfast porridge, but the nectarines were so fresh and lovely, I couldn’t bear to cook them. So, this is a cinnamon-y millet porridge with nectarine chunks stirred … Continued
Simply Delicious Steamed Greens with Leeks
While attending macrobiotic culinary school, I was taught to not blanch onions. Supposedly this was because they lose too much flavor and so they aren’t appropriate for that style of cooking. I was also taught to blanch each vegetable separately. … Continued
Green Bean, Snow Pea and Carrot Salad with Daikon Greens
Second only to berries and cherries, green beans are one of my favorite summer foods. As a child, I could often be found sitting under the pole beans munching away. My mom canned beans for years, but I wouldn’t touch … Continued
Vegan Hazelnut Espresso Cheesecake
Jessica Porter’s book, The MILF Diet, has a wonderful section of recipes. The Super-Delicious Mystery “Cheese” Cake totally caught my eye a few weeks ago. It has millet, one of may favorite grains, and I was super curious to see how it … Continued
Falafel with Tahini Sauce and Pressed Salad
My friend Jen cooks with me regularly and each time we get together we look for recipes we have never made. We both have recommendations from our macrobiotic counselors to eat more oil and fried food. This may seem a little … Continued
Vegan Strawberry Mousse
Macrobiotic Teacher and Counselor, Warren Kramer, has been in Portland and Seattle a total of three times since last November. I highly recommend attending one of his upcoming events around the country. I have been practicing macrobiotics for over nine … Continued
Pressed Salad with Nappa Cabbage, Bok Choy and Snow Peas
I am staying near Portland, OR with my friends Steve and Patty this weekend. It feels wonderful to be supporting each other in building the Portland and Seattle macrobiotic communities. I hosted Warren Kramer in Seattle in April and they are … Continued