The Energetics of Gluten Free Grains
Sometimes we need to limit or cut out certain foods in our diet for the benefit of our health. Gluten and glutenous grains are one such food. Our years [...]
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 breakfast. Sometimes breakfast is a sugary treat [...]
Basic Congee (Shi Fan, Jook)
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. [...]
Pumpkin Butter
Rich, fragrant and comforting, pumpkin butter is welcome food at my breakfast table. It truly requires very little work and when made with fresh pumpkin or squash its color [...]
Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
Autumn harvest brings an abundance of hard winter squashes like pumpkins and Hubbards. Both of which are perfect for this warming autumn or winter breakfast. Consider serving with pan [...]
Pumpkin EggNog (Pumpkin Juice)
Rich, dense and a bit sweet, this recipe isn’t as thick and cloying as the eggnogs that you buy from the store. If you prefer a thicker drink, decrease the [...]
Pumpkin Custard And Pie Filling
This is actually one of my favorite breakfast recipes in the fall and winter. The custard is easy to digest, and this recipe is high [...]
Cranberry Zucchini Bread
During the cooler months it’s time to seek warmth, rest and introspection. Longer cooking methods like stewing and baking help to move our energy inward and [...]
Spiced Poached Pears with Cardamon Cream
In season, poached pears are a favorite breakfast side dish for my family. It takes just a few moment to quarter and seed the pears [...]
Spiced Applesauce
Spiced Applesauce–sounds mundane right? When it comes to strengthening the digestive system and the immune, mundane or simple is the best place to start. A [...]