Boiling Down The Basics Of Molasses
My daughter Clara is studying abroad in Ireland. She's thriving and doing well and like most first year college students she's had some adjustments to make. After a particularly [...]
Autumn–Eating With The Seasons
Eating in Autumn Autumn corresponds to the Metal element in the 5 Element theory of Asian (Chinese) medicine and rules the Lungs and Colon. To embrace Autumn choose [...]
Windy Conditions
My brief visit to Ireland reminds me of how lovely or problematic a blustery day can be. Never mind doing your hair, it's going to [...]
The Energetics Of Alcohol
A blog by request - Just before the last holiday, I had several conversations with clients about alcohol. There was the usual question, "I know, alcohol is bad, right?" [...]
Countering Coughs
Have a cough? They are pretty common right now and this time of year I get a fair number of emails or calls with clients that have suddenly come [...]
The Energetics Of Pumpkin Pie Spice
Autumn is here which means pumpkins and pumpkin pie spice. So what makes up the sweet warm combination that spice lovers seem to lose their collective minds over each [...]
Playing With Pumpkins & Winter Squash
“Squash would be great for you to eat.” It's a common recommendation that I make. And for good reason. Pumpkins and winter squash are the perfect food for strengthening [...]
Baked Spaghetti Squash Parmigiana
A great way to use the season’s beautiful spaghetti squash. Spaghetti squash is also a great alternative if you can’t eat or need to avoid [...]
Class: 5 Flavors & 5 Seasons – An Introduction To Food Energetics
$225 - 8 Hours 2 Mondays, October 28 & November 4th, 4 -8 pm. Registration closes Oct 20th. Class is live online and recorded for those who cannot attend [...]
Autumn’s Energetics–The Season Of The Metal Element
Autumn's arrival shifts the Qi that had been expanding outward (Yang) in the Summer to begin to shift inward (Yin). We glide through Late Summer at the equinox and [...]