Bone Marrow Broth
I’ve been using bone broth most of my adult life–so I was pretty amused when it became a trendy food in the last few years. Instead of coffee shops, you [...]
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 [...]
New Year’s Fireworks Noodles
A simple, spicy noodle recipe to help ring in the Asian New Year. Noodles represent longevity-and we all want that, right? Make the sauce a few days ahead and store [...]
Almond Shortbread Cookies
Before practicing Asian medicine, I was a florist. Our flowers were shipped in from a distributor in Chinatown in San Francisco. Every year at Chinese [...]
Japanese Clear Broth Soup
Soups are easy to digest, nourishing and endlessly changing. The trick is to know a few simple base recipes and then learn to vary them [...]
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 [...]
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.
Dutch Sage, Apple & Pear Sauce Cake
Grandma Niesing, a large Dutch woman, owned a rambling farm just down the road from my grandparents. Though not actually related, the families had known each [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]