That unidentified container covered in blue fur might have colonized some interesting microbes but I wouldn't  advocate you eating it.  The fermented foods I'm talking about can be easily found at you...

Thursday September 14
7:30-9:00 PM
13th arrondissement Paris, France

News flash: Over half of our cells are not human but bacteria.  This collection of microbes is known as the microbiome.  Each of us ha...

Looking at the weather forecast for this weekend makes me think that summer is finally here! If you are like me, you can't wait to spend as much time as possible outside soaking up some much-needed Vi...

It's that time of year again. Everything is in full bloom and now your allergies have sent you sneezing and wheezing. Why does this happen? Exposure to certain allergens causes them to bind with IgE a...

Serves 4
Miki Hirano of Maruya Hatcho Miso in Okazaki, Japan and owner of Ms Genmai mini rice cakes brings us this yummy soup of udon and miso.  Udon traditionally is not gluten-free but you can...

Saturday June 11, 2016
2:00-6:00 pm
Life Reset
5369 Akiya
Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan
The day-to-day busyness of our daily lives can easily lead to a build up of stress. Are you managing it properly? If yo...

Serves 4

Macrobiotic private chef Natsuko Yamawaki brings us this traditional miso soup that is high in B vitamins and minerals. It benefits metabolism and aids in detoxification.

Makes 2 cups

Sometimes you think "Should I?" and then you are like "Why not!" That was exactly my thinking when I decided to combine vitamin C rich grapefruit with spicy black peppercorns. The end r...

Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list can be stressful especially for those that seem to have everything. This year why not have bit of fun by making your own gifts. Here are some of my h...

Traditional kimchi often calls for fish sauce which can be problematic if you are vegan, kosher or can’t eat fish. I’ve swapped fish sauce with miso which still has the power to kick start a delicious kimchi.

Serves 4

This is a grain-free version of one of my favorite foods. These pancakes make a great appetizer or top them with a fried egg for an amazing breakfast.

1 cups almond flour
1 egg beate...

Serves 4

This dish was inspired by the fermented lentil and rice batter, which is the staple of South Indian cuisine. Paired with green peas and coconut milk, it makes delicious gluten free vegan addi...