Macro Flavor

Sweet Raspberry Jewels

Michael Bauce
July 2, 2020
Cooking With Kids, Recipes
Tags: food, health, healthy desserts, healthy recipes, macrobiotic cooking, raspberry jewels, vegan, vegetarian

2 cups almond meal 2 cups of rolled oats 2 cups whole-wheat flour or spelt flour 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8-teaspoon sea salt 3/4-cup olive or walnut oil 1-cup maple syrup 2 teaspoons vanilla Raspberry Jam (fruit-juice sweetened) Preheat the oven to 350F and oil cookie sheets. Place oats in blender and pulse until coarsely ground…. more »

Cucumber-Corn Salsa

Michael Bauce
June 23, 2020
Recipes
Tags: cucumber salsa, macrobiotic cooking, vegan cooking

I learned this recipe from an Italian Macro Cook. It’s the perfect macro salsa, great in Burritos or on Tamales. Crunchy and flavorful, you won’t miss the Tomatoes. Begin by washing and slicing cucumbers into 1/4 inch triangles and placing in a mixing bowl. Strip corn from cob and add to bowl. Slice red onion… more »

Mid-Eastern Macro Plate

Michael Bauce

Today's Plate
Tags: #macrobiotics, Berkeley macrobiotic, berkeley organic meals, brown rice, healthy cooking, macrobiotic cooking, macrobiotic food, vegan cooking, Vegan Hummus, Vegan Meals

Mid-Eastern Macro Meal! Menu includes: Brown Rice Tabouleh, Lemony Hummus, Garden Greens with Creamy Sesame, Cucumber-Mint Salad, Radish Pickle.

Frisée Salad with Sesame-Lemon Dressing

Michael Bauce
May 8, 2020
Today's Plate

Garden Lettuce (Frisée) with Radish, Cucumber, Pickles and Pumpkin Seed, topped with a Lemony-Tahini based Dressing

For The Love Of Shiso

Michael Bauce
April 29, 2020
Health & More
Tags: shiso

Back in the late eighties, I became aware of a most satisfying flavor in my Sushi as I sat in a San Francisco restaurant. This was the beginning of my fascination with Shiso, a member of the Mint family. I quickly noticed that it was available locally, but the price was high for a small… more »

Ex-Student’s Letter of Gratitude

Michael Bauce
April 28, 2020
Cooking With Kids
Tags: cooking with kids, macrobiotic, won-tons

Oh…those Won-Tons! I often run into students who had been in my cooking class over the past 20 years and am always impressed to hear how they value the experience, even years later. I received this email from a student who was in class 17 years ago. Hi Chef Michael! My name is B——– and… more »

April Salad

Michael Bauce
April 22, 2020
Today's Plate
Tags: #macrobiotics, fresh salad, raw foods

Refreshing and balancing, this April Salad was just perfect for today. Lettuce, Red Radish, blanched Fava Beans from our Garden, Homemade Carrot Pickles & Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, Olives, soon to be topped with Sesame Dressing!

Kale Salad with Pickles & Almonds

Michael Bauce
April 14, 2020
Recipes
Tags: greens, pickles, vegan cooking

We love to eat greens and this is our favorite way to do it! Start by picking some fresh greens, either from the market or your garden, if you have one. Boil or steam until softened and then set aside to cool. Cut up homemade or high quality store-bought pickles into thin strips and add… more »

Macro Risotto

Michael Bauce
March 24, 2020
Recipes
Tags: burdock recipe, macrobiotic cooking, macrobiotic recipes, risotto, shiitake, shiitake mushroom

Risotto, the Italian favorite. Traditionally cooked with rice and tomato. My Italian Grandma schooled me on how to prepare it the Italian way. Since then, I’ve experimented with a variety of different versions, including this Japanese one. I added Hiziki, Shiitake and Burdock. I sauteed Onion, Garlic, Burdock and Celery in Olive Oil and SiSalt…. more »

Lemon-Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Maple Icing

Michael Bauce
March 7, 2020
Recipes
Tags: #macrobiotics, desserts healthy, Vegan Cupckaes

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup ww pastry flour 1/2 cup corn flour 1/2 cup plus 1 tbs poppyseed 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda pinch salt 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup plus 3 tbs maple syrup 1 3/4 cup water (or less), to make a pourable batter 5 tbs lemon… more »

Tofu Frittata

Michael Bauce
February 26, 2020
Recipes
Tags: #macrobiotics, berkeley macrobiotics, macrobiotic cooking, vegan cooking, vegan frittata

1 package Tofu 1 tbs arrowroot (dissolved in 1/4 cup water) 1 small onion, cubed 1/2 cup broccoli, cut into mouth-size pieces 8 button mushrooms, sliced 1 tbs olive oil 2 tsp sea salt 2 scallions, chopped 3 tsp nutritional yeast fresh basil to taste Add onion to fry pan along with olive oil and… more »

Peanut Butter Brownies

Michael Bauce
February 2, 2020
Recipes
Tags: macrobiotic desserts, vegan brownies, vegan desserts

PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES Makes 15 1 1/4 cup ww pastry flour 1/2 cup peanuts, ground up 2/3 cup cocoa 2 cups MAPLE SUGAR 1 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup oat milk 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup oil Mix wet and dry ingredients separately. Pour wet into… more »

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