I hosted meal a few days ago. All my guests had a lovely time sharing a meal and inspired conversation. The food was delicious. It helped that my friend Jim was there, with his amazing ability to get everyone talking and … Continued
Here is a simple pudding. It is basically a kanten made with apple juice and amasake, then pureed to make a creamy pudding. This dessert is appropriate for many people who are on a more restricted diet due to health … Continued
I have been bouldering a lot lately. Simplified, it’s basically climbing without being roped. The things I like most about it is that I can go up or sideways and I don’t have to fuss with a rope and harness. I have … Continued
During college, I was in the midst of an incredible depression. It started when I was very young. Digging my way out is one of the most powerful things I have ever done. I look back and can see my tenacity and courage. … Continued
One common misconception about Macrobiotics is that it is a diet. I think in its truest application, Macrobiotics is a philosophy of living that incorporates so much more than just the food we eat. This is why you will often … Continued
When I have guests in my home, I provide them with an assortment of easy breakfast items, including bread. I don’t often eat bread, so if it becomes more than a few days old, it’s nice to be able to just toss it … Continued
One of my main time-saving strategies in the kitchen is to make enough grain for three meals. We eat it freshly cooked for dinner the first day, in something new for lunch or dinner on the second day and then … Continued
The second week of December I started another round of eliminating sugar from my diet. Ideally, I would get off sugar and stay off for the rest of my life. However, the best I can seem to do right now is … Continued
Often, we know what our bodies need. We know when we are giving it those things that nourish it and when we are doing those things that deplete it. Yet, how often do we do something we know our body … Continued
One of the fascinating things about brown rice is that when it is pressure cooked with any bean, the bean cooks in the same amount of time as the rice. In macrobiotics, brown rice cooked with a little sea salt is … Continued