Macro Flavor

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 »

Common Mistakes of Vegan Parents

Michael Bauce
September 15, 2019
Cooking With Kids, Health & More
Tags: #macrobiotics, cooking vegan kids, cooking with kids, rasing healthy children, vegan, vegan children, vegan kids

You’ve made the “shift” from a meat-centered diet to a vegan one, a great choice! You’re not only stepping in the right direction, you’re making a commitment to the environment while insuring the health of your Family. But there’s some ruts in the road to healthy eating for you and your children that should be… more »

Nori-Pumpkin Seed Sauce

Michael Bauce
September 10, 2019
Recipes
Tags: #macrobiotics, macroflavor, vegan sauces

This sauce goes great on just about anything! Try it on grain, pasta or vegetables, or as a dip with crackers. Served here on top of Millet-Teff-Corn, with Miso-Lemon Green Beans, Cuban Black Beans, Kale with Pickled Red Cabbage-Carrot 4 sheets toasted Nori, cut into strips 2 cups roasted pumpkin seeds 1 -11/2 cups water… more »

Pan-Fried Daikon

Michael Bauce
December 2, 2018
Recipes
Tags: #macrobiotics, berkeley organic meals, daikon, healthy cooking, macrobiotic cooking, vegan, vegan cooking, vegetarian

Pan-Fried Daikon 1 Daikon, cut into 1/2 inch slices 1 -2 tsp olive or sesame oil 1 tsp soy sauce 1 pinch sea salt few sprigs parsley Place Daikon slices in frying pan and add oil and a pinch of sea salt. Cook over medium flame until browned on both sides, while stirring. Add 2… more »

Co-Operation Stew!

Michael Bauce
November 17, 2018
Today's Plate
Tags: #macrobiotics, 3 Sisters Stew, berkeley organic meals, healthy cooking, macrobiotic cooking, macrobiotic food, posole vegan, vegan, vegan food

Three Sisters’ Stew is made from Posole (Mexican Dent Corn), Pinto Beans and Kabocha Squash. The Corn is pressure-cooked for 2 1/2 hours until fully softened and then cooked along with Pinto Beans and Kabocha Squash for a rich, satisfying Stew. Nature Co-operates! Native Americans (and Africans) planted these 3 crops alongside each… more »

To Peel Or Not To Peel

Michael Bauce
November 10, 2018
Health & More
Tags: #macrobiotics, berkeley organic meals, berkeley vegan, fiber, peel vegetables, vegan, vegan cooking, vegetable skins, vegetarian

Why do so many health-conscious people continue to peel squash, apples, carrots and cucumbers? It may be habitual, but many peel because the skins often are hard to clean or have a less than perfect texture. Some may worry that peels contain harmful pesticides and should be avoided. Others think the peel is not tasty… more »

Brown Rice Elbows

Michael Bauce
November 6, 2018
Today's Plate
Tags: #macrobiotics, berkeley organic meals, berkeley vegan, brown rice, healthy cooking, macrobiotic cooking, macrobiotic food, vegan, vegan cooking, vegan food

Lunch today included Lotus Root-Cabbage Miso Soup, Brown Rice Elbow Noodles with Carrot-Beet-Onion Sauce, Black Beluga Lentils with Caramelized Onions, Baked Shiitake-Miso Daikon, Fresh baby Greens with Creamy Sesame Dressing and Purple Daikon Quick Pickles

Red Lentil & Roasted Broccoli Tacos

Michael Bauce
October 28, 2018
Today's Plate, Whole-Grain & Vegetable-Based Ideas
Tags: #macrobiotics, berkeley organic meals, healthy cooking, macrobiotic cooking, vegan, vegan cooking, vegan food, vegan tacos, vegetarian

GLOBAL FLAVOR COMBINED WITH CREATIVE SPIRIT! The rich taste of corn combined with savory Red Lentils, Roasted Broccoli and pickled Red Onions is reminiscent of the complex flavors commonly found in Mexican cuisine. We’ve created a vegan, macrobiotic-style taco that will not only satisfy your palate, but nourish your body and soul. These tacos are… more »

Do You Hara Hachi Bu? – The Art of Eating Lightly by michael bauce

Michael Bauce
October 26, 2018
Health & More
Tags: #macrobiotics, Hara Hachi Bu, macrobiotic web site

The Japanese have an expression that reminds them to eat lightly, known as Hara Hachi Bu. Literally translated, it means eat until your belly is 8 parts full. Ohsawa often spoke of Vivero Parvo, to only eat the minimum required to sustain good health. This practice is a traditional human one and remains the practice… more »

Tempeh

Michael Bauce

Recipes, Today's Plate
Tags: #macrobiotics, berkeley organic meals, brown rice, healthy cooking, home-cooking, macrobioitc, macrobiotic food, tempeh, vegan cooking, vegan recipe

Our lunch today included Tempeh, an easy-to-digest, fermented soybean food that has been gaining popularity around the world for the past decades. My favorite way to prepare Tempeh: First gently brown in oil on both sides. As you are frying, mix water (enough to cover Tempeh), umeboshi paste and arame seaweed in a mixing bowl…. more »

Root Fusion Vegetable Medley (Tuesday’s Meal)

Michael Bauce
October 7, 2018
Whole-Grain & Vegetable-Based Ideas
Tags: #macrobiotics, berkeley organic meals, berkeley vegan, brown rice, healthy cooking, macrobiotic cooking, macrobiotic food, vegan

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 – MEAL PICKUP As the season changes, we start thinking Root Vegetables! Roots are grounding and quite delicious to boot. We’re using a variety of Roots in our meal this Tuesday, including Watermelon Daikon, Rutabaga and Turnip. The meal also includes pressure-cooked Brown Rice & Sweet Brown Rice with Nori Condiment, Savory… more »

Quick Fixes & Magic Pills

Michael Bauce
September 25, 2018
Health & More
Tags: #macrobiotics, magic pills

THE QUICK FIX DILEMMA MAGIC PILLS by Michael Bauce originally printed in Macrobiotics Today When I was just four months old, my life seemed to be coming to an untimely end. I was convulsing, so my Mother and Grandmother rushed me to the hospital. The Doctor said my condition was severe and I was not… more »