This delicious grain and vegetable salad is a perfect addition to your spring menu. I have packed it full of ingredients like barley and asparagus and sauerkraut that are particularly suited to support your body during the cool nights and … Continued
Over a year ago I stumbled upon a recipe for Vegan Not-Chicken and Dumplings over at Bohemian Vegan Kitchen. The first time I made it, I followed the recipe almost exactly and wasn’t thrilled with the flavor of the broth. … 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
Internationally renowned macrobiotic teacher, Warren Kramer, will be in Seattle April 26-29 for a lively spring workshop and individual health consultations. These classes are just in time to help us support our bodies as we transition from spring into summer. … Continued
“In the beginner’s mind there are possibilities, but in the expert’s mind there are few.” -Zen Master Shunryo Suzuki There are many ways to approach beginner’s mind, but today I am going to talk about the concept of clearing your mind … 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
Note: This is a post about an experience I had in 2013-2014. If you are particularly sensitive to reading about eating animals, you might want to skip this one. I am, too. Even reading this again kind of bothers me. … Continued
A little over one year ago I wrote about Sugar Cravings. That post still has a lot of great suggestions, but I have learned a lot in the past year and want to share some more thoughts. I am noticing … Continued
One of my gifts is the ability to see an infinite number of possibilities. Sit with me for a bit, tell me how your life is going and I will start seeing numerous directions you could go from where you … Continued