Eat Your Colors
"So, what can I eat?" It's one of the biggest questions that I get as a Holistic Nutritionist. Frustrated clients often come to me after they have seen other [...]
5 Element Theory (Wu Hsing)
Like Yin/Yang theory, the 5 Elements (or Wu Hsing) are a founding principle of Chinese medicine. Each of the 5 Elements (Fire, Earth, Metal, Water & Wood) describes the [...]
Class: Managing Seasonal Allergies–Watch for dates
Watch for dates This class will cover how seasonal allergies manifest from both an Eastern and Western perspective, including detailed Asian medicine (Chinese medicine) assessment and symptom identification. Those with [...]
Colcannon
Colcannon - This blissfully simple dish is the epitome of Irish comfort food. Though it often only appears around St. Patrick's Day for many, it's a staple at the Irish [...]
Miso Glazed Salmon
I am not a great lover of fish dishes–which is fine as I don’t live near an ocean and sustainability is priority in my eating [...]
Charwan Mushi (individual egg custards)
Charwan mushi is a simple savory custard that makes a great breakfast or elegant addition to dinner. These custards are steamed, not boiled, giving them a soft, smooth texture.
What’s For Breakfast?
Go, go, go. America has become a society of rushing from one thing to the next. In the process, many rush through or completely skip the most important meal [...]
Windy Conditions
It's a blustery day! Each of the 5 Seasons in Asian medicine has a climatic nature or condition that corresponds with that season. These climates are simply part of the [...]
Curing With Congee
Congee, Shi-Fan (literally, rice water) or Jook. Whatever name you give it, rice porridge has been the foundation of nutritional healing since...well, we started playing with fire and cooking. [...]
Considering Cancer
Cancer isn't an easy topic for many people. The likelihood is that cancer will affect us or someone we know at some point in our lives--it is one of [...]