Macro Flavor

Teff – The Tiniest Grain

Michael Bauce
October 5, 2024
Recipes
Tags: gluten-free grains, macrobiotic cooking, millet, purple sweet potato, teff, vegan, whole grains

Teff, a grain the size of a poppy seed, is native to the Horn of Africa, notably Ethiopia and Eritrea. It is now becoming more popular in western countries as more and more people choose to eat less wheat. In Ethiopia, Teff is known for endurance and it’s slow release of energy. Ethiopians get over… more »

Lentil Loaf with Mushroom Gravy

Michael Bauce
October 1, 2023
Today's Plate
Tags: #macrobiotics, berkeley organic meals, healthy cooking, macrobiotic cooking, vegan, vegan gravy, vegetarian cooking

Just perfect for the season. We placed Lentils in a cooking pot and covered with water. Bring to a boil and then lower flame and simmer for 1 hour. Make sure to check lentils as they cook adding more water if necessary. Cook until soft. Set aside until firm (we let sit overnight). If too… more »

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 »

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 »

Broccoli Spigarelli (Quarantina)

Michael Bauce
July 5, 2020
The Garden
Tags: Broccoli Spigarelli, gardening, greens, macrobiotics, vegan

This sweet mild green is considered to be the “Parent” of Broccoli Raab. This particular variety (there are literally dozens) has a timely name….Quarantina! I planted a bumper crop last Summer and decided to try again this Summer, with great results. This plant only produces flowers near the end of it’s life, so it is… more »

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 »

The Mindful Vegan

Michael Bauce
January 26, 2020
Health & More
Tags: macrobiotic, vegan, vegan mistakes, whole foods

8 Ways To Up Your Vegan Diet More and more people today, especially young people, have given up meat and have embraced the vegan lifestyle. A recent survey by the vegan company BOL Foods found that 44% of young people think that veganism is “cooler than smoking.” A recent YouGov poll found that one in five… 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 »

Chickpea-Delicata Boats

Michael Bauce
February 24, 2019
Today's Plate
Tags: berkeley vegan, chickpeas, delicata squash, macrobiotic, vegan

Chickpea-Delicata Boats, Roasted Wild Rice with Crushed Almonds, Steamed Collard Greens, Red Radish Quick Pickles, Root-Vegetable Miso Soup (using Ohsawa Barley Miso) “A healthy, plant-based whole foods meal doesn’t get better than this” -Meredith McCarty, Nutrition Educator

Tempeh Salad Sandwich

Michael Bauce
January 18, 2019
Recipes, Today's Plate
Tags: macrobiotic recipes, sandwich vegan, tempeh, vegan, vegan recipes, vegetarian sandwich

In the mood for a light lunch? We love Sandwiches and Tempeh always satisfies. Start by gently steaming Tempeh until it is softened. Place in a mixing bowl and add chopped celery, parsley and onion. Mix together about a Tablespoon of tahini along with a teaspoon of umeboshi vinegar (just enough to taste, but not… more »

Sweet & Sour Tempeh

Marta Serda
January 15, 2019
Today's Plate, Whole-Grain & Vegetable-Based Ideas
Tags: macrobiotic, sweet and sour tempeh, vegan, vegan cooking

Sweet and Sour Tempeh with Soba Noodles and Greens

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 »