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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Summer Fiesta To-Go

Michael Bauce
August 12, 2018
Today's Plate, Whole-Grain & Vegetable-Based Ideas
Tags: #macrobiotics, berkeley organic meals, berkeley vegan, healthy cooking, macrobiotic, vegan, vegan cooking, vegan corn casserole, vegetarian

Corn Cake with Mushroom Gravy Savory Black-Eyed Peas Beets & Cauliflower Home-Grown Greens with Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Pickled Cabbage What customers are saying about the food: “Michael and Marta’s meal was so delicious, it was hard to eat it slowly. The rainbow of flavors on my plate were perfectly paired. Highly recommended.” -Patty Baskin… more »

Got Quinoa?

Michael Bauce
August 6, 2018
Whole-Grain & Vegetable-Based Ideas
Tags: #macrobiotics, berkeley organic meals, healthy cooking, macrobiotic cooking, vegan food, vegetarian

Millet-Quinoa-Corn Adzuki Beans with Sweet Potato Roasted Daikon Radish Garden Greens with Red Cabbage & Lemon Cucumber-Onion-Lettuce Salad Ume Pickle Email Michaelmacro@gmail.com for more info

Today’s Lunch Plate

Michael Bauce
June 24, 2018
Today's Plate
Tags: #macrobiotics, health, healthy cooking, macrobiotic food, tamale, vegan, vegan cooking, vegetarian

Here’s our Lunch Plate today. Vegetables Tamales, Steamed Carrot, Broccoli, Corn, Daikon and Whole Scallion, Cucumber Radish Salad and Natto.

Spring Vegetable Salad with Creamy Sesame Dressing

Michael Bauce
May 15, 2018
Today's Plate
Tags: cabbage, cabbage recipes, cooking with dulse, dulse, healthy recipes, macrobiotic cooking, macrobiotic food, parsnip, spring vegetables, vegan recipes, vegetable salad, vegetarian

Spring has sprung and it feels good to cook lighter and include more salads in your diet. This Salad was made from Cabbage, Daikon and Parsnip. I chopped each vegetable and boiled separately in salted water until slightly softened, but still crisp. After removing from the water, I allowed to cool and then sprinkled them… more »

Peach-Strawberry Crunch

Michael Bauce
September 26, 2017
Recipes
Tags: food, health, healthy desserts, healthy recipes, macrobiotic cooking, peach, strawberry, vegan, vegetarian

PEACH STRAWBERRY CRUNCH 5 cups peaches, cut into medium pieces 1 cup strawberries, sliced 1 tsp cinnamon 2 tbs arrowroot or 1 tbs kudzu 2 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup roasted almond flour 1/8 tsp sea salt 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup oil Place fruit in a baking dish and add kudzu, salt and… more »