Cranberry Apple Gingerbread Cobbler
Cranberry Apple Gingerbread Cobbler - Moist, rich and dense this is an unusual cobbler reminiscent of traditional holiday cooking. I use Blackstrap molasses which is slightly heavier but more nourishing [...]
Cinnamon! A Very Yang Spice
Oh, the wonderful, warming smell and taste of cinnamon. Who doesn't love it? Cinnamon has been used in the Asian cultures since time immemorial, so to say that it [...]
Clara’s Easy Stir Fry for College Life
Clara's Easy Stir Fry - This easy, healthy recipe is great for college life. Contributed by Clara Crowell - olive oil, chicken, beef, or tofu (diced or cubed or thinly [...]
Nuts! A Look At The Energetics Of Nuts
Late summer to early winter is the peak harvest time for nuts. Nature's little powerhouses, nuts possess all the energy, nutrients and materials to create a towering, strong tree, [...]
The Energetics And Healing Properties Of Cranberries
It's cranberry season! These bright little gems often grace many a Thanksgiving table, their tartness adding a welcome vibrancy to turkey's muted flavors. Sadly, the holiday table is sometimes [...]
Nabe Pot (New Year’s Nabe)
Each Asian culture has its own New Year’s tradition. In Japan, the Nabe pot often makes an appearance. The process takes a little time, but [...]
Soups On!
What a marvelous resource soup is for the thrifty cook - it solves the ham-bone and lamb-bone problems, the everlasting Thanksgiving turkey, the extra vegetables. Julia Child Soups have [...]
Considering Cholesterol
Cholesterol can be a confusing. It's a hot topic in media and books - and with good reason. The Center For Disease Control estimates that 1 in 3 adults have [...]
Potatoes – The Energetics and Nutrition of Our Favorite Root
"What we need is a few good taters." "Po-ta-toes! Boil them, mash them, stick them in a stew. Lovely big golden chips with a nice piece of fried fish." [...]
Protein Pairs – Combining Lentils Or Legumes With Grains
We've been eating lentils and legumes (beans) for a very long time - somewhere between 30,000 - 50,000 years. Before people settled in areas like the fertile crescent and [...]