Macro Flavor

Wild Rice with Mushrooms & Roasted Almonds

Michael Bauce
April 6, 2022
Recipes
Tags: food, health, healthy recipes, macrobiotic cooking, rice, vegan, vegetarian, wild rice

WILD RICE – The Menominee people of Wisconsin have such a special relationship to this plant that they take it as their name: they are literally “the people of the wild rice.” Manoomin was served at every occasion, often placed in a field as an offering to departed spirits. Use 3 parts water to 1… more »

Pumpkin-Shiso Condiment

Michael Bauce
November 23, 2021
Recipes
Tags: macrobiotic condiment, macrobiotic cooking, pickled, pumpkin seed, shiso, ume

We like a Condiment Tray on our table. Common condiments include Sesame Salt (Gomasio), Sunflower-Dulse, Nori-Sesame or Pumpkin-Shiso (pictured). Place 1/4 cup roasted Pumpkin Seeds in a Suribachi along with a teaspoon of dried pickled ume powder Grind carefully until 1/2 crushed. Use on rice, vegetables, pasta, etc… Condiments help reduce fatigue and lower blood… more »

Sweet Potatoes with Chestnuts & Ginger

Michael Bauce
November 7, 2021
Recipes
Tags: macrobiotic cooking, recipes with chestnuts, sweet potatoes, sweet potatoes and chestnuts, vegan cooking, vegan recipes

Just finished creating this recipe! The flavor is rich and sweet, perfect for a fall/winter day. 3 medium sweet potatoes 1 cup chestnuts 2 teaspoons grated ginger juice small peel of lemon (about 1/4 slice) 1 tbs olive oil 2 pinches sea salt Preheat oven to 350. Score sweet potatoes with a cross and place… more »

Pumpkin Muffins

Michael Bauce
October 30, 2021
Recipes
Tags: #macrobiotics, berkeley organic meals, berkeley vegan, healthy cooking, healthy recipes, macrobiotic cooking, macrobiotic dessert, vegan muffins, vegetarian

4 cups whole grain spelt flour 2 tablespoons aluminum-free baking powder 3 teaspoons cinnamon 3 teaspoons powdered ginger 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2/3 cup oil 1 1/4 cups maple syrup 1 cup rice milk 1 tablespoon vanilla 2 cups grated pumpkin or squash, grated on large grate w/ skin handful pumpkin seeds Preheat oven to… more »

Squash Bread with Maple Icing

Michael Bauce
October 16, 2021
Whole-Grain & Vegetable-Based Ideas
Tags: macrobiotic cooking, vegan pumpkin bread

This bread is quite an amazing treat in itself, made with sweet kabocha winter squash. The icing is….the proverbial icing on the cake! The Bread: 2 cups whole wheat spelt flour 2 cups winter squash 1/4 cup walnuts, lightly roasted and chopped 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp sea salt 1/2… more »

Make Tempeh at Home & Tempeh Recipe

Michael Bauce
October 15, 2021
Recipes
Tags: food, health, healthy recipes, how to make tempeh, macrobiotic cooking, soybeans, tempeh, vegan, vegetarian

HOMEMADE TEMPEH 8 SIMPLE STEPS 2 cups organic Soybeans 1 package Tempeh Starter 1. Soak organic Soybeans in water overnight and then drain water 2. Massage the beans until they are all split. Drain water and rinse several times to remove hulls 3. Boil Soybeans in fresh water for 1 hour 4. Discard cooking water,… more »

Oyster Mushroom Pizza

Michael Bauce
August 10, 2021
Today's Plate
Tags: macrobiotic cooking, oyster mushrooms, vegan pizza

We like to make an occasional Pizza during the Spring/Summer seasons. This one starred Oyster Mushrooms, a personal favorite. Oyster Mushrooms have a pleasing texture and a slightly woody taste. In addition to being used as a topping for Pizza, Oyster Mushrooms are great in gravies, stews, soups, pasta dishes, cooked with grains, included in… more »

Why Freeze Lemons?

Michael Bauce
July 24, 2021
Health & More
Tags: frozen lemon, lemons, macrobiotic cooking, natural detox

We’ve all heard about squeezing some lemon juice in water, to ease a sore throat or cold, cleanse the mouth or body. Lemon juice is tangy, refreshing and a nice addition to almost any recipe item. But did you know that the most beneficial way is to consume the entire lemon? Lemon rind may be… more »

It’s Barley Time

Michael Bauce
April 30, 2021
Recipes, Today's Plate
Tags: barley, macrobiotic cooking, miso, vegan recipes, whole grain recipes, whole grains

“O the green of the barley fields grows deep,The breath of the barley fields grows rare;There is rustle and glimmer, sway and sweep-The wind is holding high revel there” – Jean Blewitt Whole Barley is one of the oldest crops known to Man. It has a short growing time compared to other grains and also… more »

Garbanzo Bean Mash

Michael Bauce
January 23, 2021
Cooking With Kids
Tags: garbanzo beans, macrobiotic cooking, vegan bean recipes

A simple bean dish that screams with flavor! Soak Garbanzo Beans overnight and then toss the soaking water. Place in cooking pot (or pressure cooker) and cover generously with water. Bring to boil, lower flame and then cover. Cook until beans are very soft and have absorbed the cooking water. Add sea salt or soy… more »

Sweet Vegetable Hash

Michael Bauce
October 16, 2020
Recipes
Tags: macrobiotic cooking, sweet potato recipes, vegan cooking, vegetables

Cut up small chunks of winter squash, purple & red sweet potato and carrot. Place in pot with heavy lid along with enough water to cook (on low flame). Cook long and slow until vegetables are totally soft. Use a potato masher to mash cooked vegetables so they are blended but still chunky.

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 »