The cooks in the kitchen

Aug 7, 2005 Macrobiotic Hawaii Blog 1 Comment

P7300216 Originally uploaded by macro808. Kathy, in her petite and powerful glory, was the cooking class coordinator, and I was one of her assistants. We worked sooo hard, and we all did a great job. There were several other volunteers who made the experience very memorable for me. Hope to see everyone next year.

Summer Conference 2005

Aug 1, 2005 Macrobiotic Hawaii Blog No Comments

I just got back on Sunday,July 31st, from the 21st Annual Kushi Summer Macrobiotic Conference. My flight landed in Albany, and my wonderful friend Julie picked me up and took me back to her house where we hung out for a couple of days. It was so great seeing her, spending time on her property, [...]

A typical macrobiotic day

Jul 6, 2005 Macrobiotic Hawaii Blog 2 Comments

I finally got down to reading this wonderful book. I learned a lot from it, and discovered new recipes to try out too. Thanks Jessica! I especially enjoyed the following, from page 170. A Typical Macrobiotic DayFrom the Hip Chicks Guide to Macrobiotics by Jessica Porter Wake up with the sun.Feel sublime.Be thankful for every [...]

Macrobiotic Pregnancy and morning sickness

Jun 9, 2005 Macrobiotic Hawaii Blog No Comments

It seems like all my female friends and family are preganant. That is so thrilling for them. I can’t wait to see their sweet keikis! My cousin was asking about what to eat on the macrobiotic diet to have a smooth and healthy pregnancy, and another friend was telling me that she has morning sickness. [...]

Macrobiotic Pregnancy Recommendations

Jun 9, 2005 Macrobiotic Hawaii Blog No Comments

1. Be happy about having a baby2. Every day, pray for a safe pregnancy and for a happy and healthy baby3. Avoid upsetting or overly stimulating movies, entertainment, or books4. Keep all of your personal relationships smooth and happy5. Wear clothing made from cotton and other natural vegetable fibers6. Keep your home and surroundings clean [...]

Succulent BBQ Tempeh Dish

Jun 3, 2005 Macrobiotic Hawaii Blog No Comments

Now that I am back in the US, I get to play with all the yummy ingredients we have here that I couldn’t find or that cost and arm and a leg in Japan. The weather in Hawaii has been scorching, and I can’t help but have that summer feeling….. BBQ just popped into my [...]

Macrobiotic Method to Stay Happy

Jun 3, 2005 Macrobiotic Hawaii Blog 1 Comment

Do you feel depressed, nervous, or that perhaps your condition is currently bad? One great way to move yourself through this energy is to surround yourself with happy things and happy people. Not only do we take in nourishment and energy from the food that we eat, but we also take in from the environment [...]

Modern Macrobiotic/Vegan Cooking Lessons

Jun 2, 2005 Macrobiotic Hawaii Blog No Comments

Leslie’s whole food cooking classes are for people who seek a healthier lifestyle and a natural approach to diet and healing. Learn how to bring more balance, flexibility, and joy into your life through the power of food. Discover the importance and health benefits of a whole food diet consisting of grains, land and sea [...]

Albert Einstein said this??

May 20, 2005 Macrobiotic Hawaii Blog 1 Comment

“Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity.” Three Rules of Work Great, I have a lot of opportunity then!

David Kelman Inspired Me

May 20, 2005 Macrobiotic Hawaii Blog No Comments

There is a magazine I have never read before called Fit Yoga. I love yoga, so thought, “What the heck, let’s check it out.” Inside the May 05 issue is an article about David Kelman, and reading it gave me a lot of inspiration and comfort. After the 9/11 tragedy, he dropped his high powered [...]