Macro Flavor

Garlic Miso Pickles

Michael Bauce
January 19, 2018
Health & More, Recipes
Tags: garlic, garlic pickles, garlic-miso pickles, macrobiotic cooking, macrobiotic pickles, miso, pickles

Start by buying a high-quality Barley Miso and place in a glass jar. Submerge as many cloves of Garlic into and the Miso as possible. Cover tightly and place jar in cool, dark place (like a cabinet) for 1 year or more. Have a few small slices with your Grain as you would any pickle…. more »

Rice Kayu Bread In A Snap!

Michael Bauce
January 4, 2018
Recipes, Whole-Grain & Vegetable-Based Ideas
Tags: healthy bread, macrobiotic bread recipe, rice bread, rice kayu bread, sourdough bread

I used to make sourdough bread regularly, using all my soured grain, adding flour and salt….and baking. Here’s a loaf I made today, remembering how much fun I had all those years ago! Just take your leftover, sour grain, add an equal amount of ww flour, salt and knead. Add to an oiled bread pan… more »

Know Your Roots!

Michael Bauce
December 27, 2017
Health & More, Recipes

Roots are grounding and connect you to Earth energy. Good to know your roots, it’s where we come from. Each one has something to offer. Long-slow cooking of root vegetables creates strength, especially now. Tonight I experiment with the longest and slowest of cooking…I take 3 roots, in this case 3 varieties of Daikon Radish,… more »

Holiday Vegan Meal To-Go

Michael Bauce
December 19, 2017
Events, Past & Present, Whole-Grain & Vegetable-Based Ideas
Tags: holiday vegan meal, lentil loaf vegan, macrobiotic cooking

We are offering 7 course Holiday Meal (salad and dessert not pictured), complete with Dessert for pickup in Berkeley this Tuesday, December 19, 2017. The menu includes: The Nice Loaf with Mushroom/Onion Gravy Festive Rice Pilaf with Slivered Almonds Roasted Sweet Potatoes Baby Green Salad with Citrus Dressing Cranberry Sauce Squash Bread with Maple Icing… more »

Pumpkin Bread

Michael Bauce
December 16, 2017
Recipes, Whole-Grain & Vegetable-Based Ideas
Tags: macrobiotic holiday recipes, vegan pumpkin bread, vegan recipe

Marta just made this Pumpkin Bread and I’m excited to try it. If you’re interested in baking it yourself, here’s the recipe: 2 cups whole wheat spelt flour 2 cups winter squash or sweet potato 1/4 cup walnuts, lightly roasted and chopped 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2… more »

Got MacroFlavor ?

Michael Bauce
December 14, 2017
In The News
Tags: macrobiotic blog, macrobiotic web site

Thanks to Anuj at Feedspot.com for honoring MacroFlavor.com in his Top 25! Read more here: https://blog.feedspot.com/macrobiotic_blogs/

The Joy Of Cooking (With Kids)!

Michael Bauce
December 6, 2017
Cooking With Kids
Tags: cooking with kids, kids cooking classes, kids health

It has been my 18 year pleasure to spend my time cooking with kids, in schools (k-5), summer camps and private homes. I have observed that even the pickiest of students will eat healthy foods like Brown Rice, Vegetables, Beans and Fruit (if given the chance). In time, their exuberance for these foods spreads at… more »

Minestrone Soup To-Go

Michael Bauce
December 5, 2017
Events, Past & Present, Whole-Grain & Vegetable-Based Ideas
Tags: berkeley organic meals, cranberry beans, macrobiotic food, minestrone soup

We’ve made this classic, thick Italian Soup from scratch, using Fresh Cranberry Beans (traditionally used in Minestrone) and loaded it with fresh seasonal vegetables, like Onion, Carrot, Celery and Garlic. Stimulate your metabolism, warm your body and soothe your soul as you dig into this. All ingredients are vegan macrobiotic, local and seasonal. We’re serving… more »

MacroKraut!

Michael Bauce
December 3, 2017
Health & More, Whole-Grain & Vegetable-Based Ideas
Tags: digestion, health food, intestinal health, macrobiotic, sauerkraut

HOMEMADE SAUERKRAUT FROM A BERKELEY KITCHEN! Ripe with Macro-biotic power. Made with LOVE by M & M. Fermented foods are an important part of a healthy diet. Recent studies have shown Sauerkraut to be more effective than probiotic formulas, supplements or superfoods. Only use a small amount with lunch and dinner (about a Tbsp). Chew… more »

Holiday Dinner Take-Out in Palo Alto Dec 18

Michael Bauce
November 29, 2017
Events, Past & Present
Tags: grounded in community, lentil loaf, macrobiotic dinners, macrobiotic holiday meal, palo alto dinners, vegan dinner, vegan holiday meal, vegetarian meals

GROUNDED IN COMMUNITY We are offering a special holiday take out meal prepared by chefs Michael and Marta available for pick up on 12/18 in downtown Palo Alto: *Gingery Vegetable Broth * Holiday Lentil Loaf with Mushroom Gravy * Festive Rice Pilaf with Slivered Almonds * Roasted Sweet Potatoes * Baby Green Salad with Citrus… more »

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Michael Bauce
November 27, 2017
In The News
Tags: macrobiotic cooking, macrobiotic food

The Art of Soba Making

Michael Bauce
November 13, 2017
Events, Past & Present
Tags: #macrobiotics, home-made soba, noodles, soba

What a beautiful gathering Marta and I attended last night in the Peninsula. Many thanks to Fumi and Ken for opening their beautiful home to us all. Special thanks to Yumi Nagao for showing us the art of making Soba! This is one of 10 videos. The rest can be seen on our YouTube Channel,… more »

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