This Friday the Thirteenth, we offer you a lucky meal of Fried Tofu, Shiitake, Brown & Wild Rice w Tekka, Broccoli & Carrots. Tekka is a concentrated condiment made of Burdock Root, Ginger and Lotus root that is cooked long and slow. It helps counteract the effects of sugar. Served with a red radish pickle,… more »
Meal Pickup, This Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 6 PM. This week it’s Polenta-Broccoli Pie, served with a Red Root Sauce. We’ve also included Savory Black Beans and a Fresh Baby Green Salad with a Vinaigrette Dressing. Hearty and satisfying, all organic, vegan and macrobiotic. We use only the highest quality ingredients, including Ohsawa Tamari,… more »
Children love Miso Soup. We use milder Chickpea Miso in cooking class, because they are attracted to a sweeter taste and less salt for young children helps them develop properly. I sometimes add just a bit of Tamari to balance the flavor. I have noticed through the years, that every ethnic group of children are… more »
Kids usually like simple when they are trying something for the first time. Sometimes an overly strong taste (like spicy) turn a child off to to the taste of the vegetable. We made this Simple Sweet Potato Soup in class today. The students cut rounds into half-moons and then triangles. They toasted pumpkin seeds and… more »
These bars are satisfying to children as well as adults. Heat Maple Syrup and Peanut Butter in a small saucepan. Bring to boil and add nuts, seeds and cut-up dried fruit of your choice. Place in oiled cookie sheet until cooled. Cut into shapes.
Sauces are a treat and add flavor to grains, pasta and vegetables. We prefer dry condiments, but from time to time create a simple sauce to satisfy. For a basic sauce, try cooking some vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, onion, leek, mushroom make good sauces) in water or sauté and cover with water. Simmer and add salt… more »
A bowl of Soba Noddles in a hot gingery broth is on the menu. This has been a family favorite for some years now. We don’t follow a recipe, per se, but just create, in the moment, with what is on hand and what we need during that particular day/season.
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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 »
Today, the designated time to celebrate, worldwide, your personal experience with #macrobiotics on social media. In 1988, I discovered a most valuable tool in life, called Macrobiotics. It has kept me healthy, happy and strong. It has given me the ability to live a free, simple life. I have been able to transform myself, not… more »