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Speaking of kidneys, my great friend and incredible cook, Reni, who is in Switzerland at the moment is going to cook for a shiatsu workshop. The theme of the shiatsu workshop is “Healing Your Kidneys.” On that note, foods that heal your kidneys are: Miso or tamari soupAzuki or black beansBuckwheat, barley, and oatsPressure cooked [...]
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People are disturbed not by things, but the view they take of them. Epictetus
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Could These be Considered Macrobiotic Movies? Can anyone think of more? Star Wars “The Force” bifurcates into Darth Vader’s “Dark Side” while Jedi Knights use the other (unnamed?) aspect. Though seen in terms of “good” and “bad” the two energetic concepts originate from the same source. Jedi Knights trust their feelings and intuition to do [...]
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Someone left a comment asking, “What is macrobiotics, anyway?” It is good practice for me to try and answer this question. To me, “macrobiotic” means several things. From my experience, it is a diet, a philosophy, and a lifestyle. (For another point of view, go to www.kushiinstitute.com.) Regarding one’s diet, macrobiotics is a whole foods [...]
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You are the entire universe. You are in all, and all is in you. Sun, moon, and stars revolve within you. Swami Muktananda
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For one person (from Cooking the Whole Foods Way, by Christina Pirello) 1 cup spring or filtered water 1 1-inch piece of wakame, soaked and diced Several pieces each of a few vegetables (onion, daikon, carrot, cabbage, squash, etc) 1 tsp barley or brown rice miso Green onions, thinly sliced, for garnish Bring water and [...]
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As to the ultimate things, we can know nothing, and only when we admit this do we return to equilibrium. Carl Jung
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On another day of macrobiotic class, we took up the topic of karma and fate. Our teacher asked us, “What is karma?” Like many Western people, I had the view that karma was somewhat like the Christian “do unto others as they do unto you.” If I do a very good deed for someone, then [...]
People travel to wonder at the height of the mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of rivers, at the vast compass of the ocean, at the circular motion of the stars; and they pass by themselves without wondering. St. Augustine
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From Aveline Kushi’s Complete Guide to Macrobiotic Cooking 1 ounce dried hijiki 1 t dark sesame oil 1 onion, sliced into crescent moons 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks spring water 2 to 3 T shoyu (soysauce) Put the hijiki into a bowl and soak for about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside. Brush a frying [...]
Vegan is the new Viagra Excellent meal. I wish I could eat your food every night. I got inspired and started making more healthy things this weekend. Thanks for your inspiration.
— Taren