Forum: Macrobiotic Cooking Forum

Hi Gang, Just moved to Michigan and was looking to do some private macro cooking. I was curious if anyone on this forum had any leads or suggestions on how to go about finding clients. Thanks Brian

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has any easy tamari broth or miso soup recipes!

I was excited to find fresh turmeric at one of the Upper West Side health food stores last week. I grated it in oatmeal (radioactive oatmeal) and used it as I would ginger in stir frys, as well as in a Kimpira I thought was pretty good. Anyone have any other recipes for fresh turmeric? How is it...

I have purchased a small stainless steel pot to use inside a pressure cooker, like the Ohsawa Pot. I added water, and when it got high, lowered teh heat. I put a bamboo base under the pot. It is cooking, but how long in a pressure cooker? 40 minutes? I understand that a stainless steel pot works...

Hi! I recently came across a wikipedia article which mentions that in Bavaria, it used to be considered good luck to sprinkle animal dander on one's food just prior to consuming it, and for this purpose, jars of the stuff used to be kept at the ready and offered to guests as a courtesy. In my...

Hello im From Mexico City , im studing gastronomy, and right now im working on my thesis and is about microbiotcs In Los Angeles, CA, im gonna taake a microbiotic course in sacramento in March , but when i finish it i would like to get a job in a macrobiotic place ( any store, restaurant , ect )so...

Just curious if anyone has any thoughts on induction cooking. Magnetic field from a coil heats up the cookware (the pan, the pot, etc..), and just that and nothing else. The heat from the steel, stainless steel, cast iron, etc. cooks the food. The magnetic field itself doesn't cook the food -- the...

Squash Pudding 2 cups hard winter squash such as butternut 1/2 cup apple juice 1/2 cup spring water Slight pinch sea salt 1-2 tablespoons barley malt or brown rice malt syrup 2 tablespoons kuzu (unrefined is now available) Cube squash (with peel if organic) and place in a saucepan. ...

Hi All! I'm making tofu turkey for this weekend (thanksgiving in canada), from the Hip Chicks book. When you leave the tofu overnight to drain, do you refrigerate it???

I am going to namibia for 7 weeks. I plan to stay at a place where I can cook my own food. But what food is good to eat in the southern part of Africa?

Hi everyone! I'm having an impossible time trying to find Seitan in Waterloo, Ontario. None of the health/natural food stores have it. Is there anywhere I can order it from?

Hello, I've been vegan for 2 years, and just started a mircobiotic diet a few days ago. My main issue is that I get hungry in-between my 3 meals per day. What snacks am I allowed to have...would a large salad or steamed veggies be okay (1-2 cups) ?:invasion:

Hi, Does anyone have a recipe for pasta? All the recipes I read have eggs. Thanks.

Hi, I'm an unpaid volunteer and friend of Gary Miller (for more than 11 years, macrobiotic for 35+)! The following are places I feel all visitors here should visit and familiarize themselves with: Cybermacro Community Home Page Cybermacro Forum(s) (Here!)

Hi all, I am wondering what sucanaut is? I googled it but I just came up recipes. Can we use it as a sweetener? Alanna

As it heats up in the western US, my mind turns to the beach...and salads! I've always order pressed salads when I'm fortunate enough to eat at a Macro restaurant! I've tried making my own from recipe books but I can't seem to rinse enough of the salt away! How can I make them on my own without a...

Does anyone here use a portable gas stove, like a camping stove for everyday cooking? I live in an apartment and want to use a gas stove but don't have one. I can't afford to put a real gas stove in and I really want to use my new pressure cooker but want to wait until I can use a gas stove. I...

Can anyone recommend some recipes? I have been using recipes from the usual sources, Kushi/Esko books and I need something fresh to inspire me. Maybe your favorite recipes or maybe some macro recipes that are online. Thanks

I'm not much of a tea drinker, so other than water what are some good low calorie drinks? Is it okay to drink diet soda, or something like sugar free Tang ???

i will have the good fortune to travel on a weeklong cruise this winter, but i'm concerned about getting enough good quality food aboard ship, especially since i already tend toward underweight. we will be with a large group of SAD eaters. any tips on what to bring (cabin space is minimal) and...

Jessica Porter is the author of The Hip Chick's Guide to Macrobiotics and will help you on your way to health and happiness with her online cooking classes. The "Macrobiotics Made Fun" series of 8 classes is now available for download and viewing on your computer. Watch the videos, learn the...