I have a deep appreciation for a whole food plant-based diet and its ability to strengthen my immune system. Add to that the wisdom of macrobiotics, energetic properties of food, maintaining alkalinity and traditional lifestyle practices to balance the modern … Continued
I developed this soup out of a desire to create a healing dish that is packed with minerals, deeply nourishing and relaxing; supportive of both the kidneys and liver. I am thrilled with the result. Enjoy! Black lentils are a … Continued
I am a big fan of pudding desserts. They can often be put together quickly and they don’t have any baked flour or dryness that can be hard to digest and tax the liver. Plus they have a very comforting, … Continued
Welcome to peach season. I have never been a tropical fruit kind of gal. I was born and raised in the PNW and I am all over the fruit that is grown in my own back yard. Berries, peaches, pears, … Continued
When I was living in Seattle, I would buy the black bean hummus made at PCC. I am not even sure if they are making it anymore because in the last few months I lived there, black bean dip started … Continued
There is no reason why the foods that are proven to contribute most profoundly to our health cannot be prepared to provide delicious meals. We should expect it. -Marlene Watson-Tara Marlene Watson-Tara is a plant-based, macrobiotic, vegan teacher, chef and … Continued
Here is a list of recipes for some of the most useful, healing dishes we have in macrobiotics. I have included twelve basic recipes with links to some variations as well. I hope this is helpful. I wanted to give … Continued
Our home environment has a huge impact on our health. Whether we are trying to implement habits that support our health, or eliminate habits that detract from our health, making small changes to your environment can make a big difference. … Continued
I love to try different varieties of whole grain rice. Jasmine rice, forbidden rice, red rice, jade pearl. There are really too many varieties to name. In this recipe I use forbidden rice, also known as black rice, as the … Continued
I have exciting news! I know many of you could use more consistent macro-boosts on a regular basis. Warren Kramer, Macrobiotics of New England, travels to many cities each year providing lectures, consultations and delicious meals. But, maybe that means … Continued