Beet and Lentil Salad

posted in: Recipes, vegetable | 4

I was raised on beets. My parents had a large garden in our back yard and my mother grew all sorts of vegetables, like kohlrabi, turnips and beets, that none of the other kids I knew were eating. I don’t … Continued

Black Soybeans with Dried Shiitake Mushrooms

posted in: Legumes, Recipes | 3

Black soybeans have a lovely color and firm texture that shines in bean salads and are a wonderful addition to pressure cooked brown rice and beans, especially if you add a little sweet brown rice and chestnuts. Most of the … Continued

Amasake Pudding

posted in: Dessert, Recipes, sugar cravings | 3

I have to admit, that I wasn’t a huge fan of puddings before I started macrobiotics. I loved cookies, brownies and cinnamon rolls. I still do. However, over the past few years I have learned that baked flour is hard … Continued

Miso Scallion Condiment

posted in: Condiments, Recipes | 2

Certain vegetables find their way into my fridge in abundant amounts. I arrive home and find three bunches of green onions waiting for the new addition to their cozy corner of the cooler. I love any excuse to make this … Continued