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
According to Five Transformations Theory, there are five seasons. Late summer is the time of year when there is a slight pause between the expansive energy of summer and the inward pull of autumn. The energy of this time of year … Continued
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
June was a doozy for me. Haven’t heard that word for a while? Well, it’s the only word that fits. I know that I’m not alone. Many friends and people I have worked with are saying the same thing. It’s … Continued
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
One day, during a visit, my Naturopath said to me: “Teresa. You don’t always have to choose the hardest path.” 15 years ago, this was a revelation to me and I have never forgotten his wise words. We all have … Continued
You have probably heard about the importance of chewing your food well. Especially in macrobiotics. Yes, even your soup! Whether the guidelines are to chew each bite 30 times, 50 times, 150 times or until your food turns into liquid, … Continued
I go bouldering at a gym several times a month with my friend Ian. We went yesterday and I was so pleased to be able to see concrete proof that I am getting better and stronger. One great thing about … Continued
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
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