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 [...]
Grapes! Understanding The Energetics Of Grapes
Summer is surrendering to Late Summer and Autumn--which means the grapes are ripening--harvest will be a bit early this year. As a child on my grandparent's small farm, I delighted in [...]
Warm Autumn Salad
Winter squash are one of my most recommended foods, as they are staple for the healing and maintaining the Stomach and Spleen–the Earth element organs. Small winter squash start coming [...]
Yam I A Sweet Potato?
Are you eating a sweet potato or a yam? It can be confusing, especially with the long tradition of candied yams at the Thanksgiving table. The garnet yam you so [...]
Elderberry Syrup and Tea for Colds and Flu
As Autumn creeps in I stock my cupboards with a few items to prevent and treat colds and flu. Gan Mao Ling, Kwan Loong oil, vitamin C, Immustim and propolis, [...]
Class: The 5 Elements & Seasons
Saturday, May 14, 10:45- 4:30 & Sunday May 15th, 9-2. $220 Please note the times for this class has changed on Saturday morning to allow students to participate in a special [...]
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 then set them in a [...]
Spice It Up! Pungent–The Flavor Of The Metal Element
Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, peppers and curry--who doesn't love a little spice? The spicy (or pungent) flavor is a huge category and they range from cool pungents to hot pungents. With [...]