There are times, especially in the cooler months, when I crave a hearty, richer miso soup. A basic miso soup is mostly broth, with bits of wakame, maybe a few slices of daikon, shiitake mushroom, miso and a scallion garnish. … Continued
I will come right out and admit that I do not have my own copy of The One Peaceful World Cookbook by Alex Jack and Sachi Kato. (UPDATE: I have a copy, now!) I have leafed through friend’s copies numerous … Continued
One cool thing that I have learned through macrobiotics is the use of a variety of condiments at the table. These aren’t the kind of condiments, like mayo, ketchup and mustard, that many of us grew up with in the … Continued
I first made this bean soup for a friend about a year ago. We were looking for dishes to support bone health and this stew, with delicious black soy beans, sea vegetables and winter squash, is lovely and super nourishing. … Continued
Kinpira soup is very strengthening. It is often recommended when someone needs deep nourishment and to build and strengthen their blood. It delivers an incredible plant-based boost in energy. The burdock, carrot and lotus root can be cut into either matchstick … Continued
I love making amasake. I think it is super easy and so much more delicious than any store bought ones I have tried. When I make amasake myself, I decide the quality of flavor I want depending on how much rice koji … Continued
One of the many surprises of blogging is meeting people from all over the world. One sweet connection I have made is Annie Oliverio the creative powerhouse over at An Unrefined Vegan. Fun, tasty, inventive recipes and gorgeous photographs taken by … Continued
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
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
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