Pinto Beans & Carrots
Pinto Beans & Carrots* 2015-10-01 20:31:10 Write a review Save Recipe Print Ingredients 2 cups pinto beans, washed & soaked overnight 1 piece kombu (1-2"), soaked & sliced 1/2 cup celery,...
View ArticleMillet with Rice
Millet with Rice* 2015-10-01 20:43:49 Write a review Save Recipe Print Ingredients 1 1/2 cups organic millet 3/4 cup organic short grain brown rice 4 cups water Pinch of sea salt Instructions Wash...
View ArticleHijiki Strudel
Hijiki Strudel 2015-10-12 20:46:11 Recipe developed by Chef Simone Parris. For more information on Chef Simone, please view her website Simone's Kitchen* – Simone creates natural gourmet cuisine for...
View ArticleTempeh Bacon
Tempeh Bacon 2015-10-12 21:28:36 Recipe developed by Chef Simone Parris. For more information on Chef Simone, please view her website Simone's Kitchen* – Simone creates natural gourmet cuisine for...
View ArticleCreamy Fennel Soup
Creamy Fennel Soup 2015-10-13 00:51:56 Recipe developed by Chef Simone Parris. For more information on Chef Simone, please view her website Simone's Kitchen* – Simone creates natural gourmet cuisine...
View ArticleSachi’s French Lentil Pate
Sachi's French Lentil Pate 2015-11-04 18:56:25 A recipe typical of foods enjoyed in France post World War II. Featured in Amberwaves & Macrobiotic Path, Autumn 2015. Write a review Save Recipe...
View ArticleCucumber Dill Pickles
Cucumber Dill Pickles 2015-11-06 22:52:04 Write a review Save Recipe Print Ingredients 5 pickling cucumbers (Kirby) 3 bay leaves 4 cups water 1/2 stalk fresh dill 1/3 cup sea salt 1-3 raw cabbage...
View ArticleSauerkraut
Sauerkraut 2015-11-07 01:50:23 This delicious way of preparing cabbage is believed to have originated in Mongolia and spread to the West. Like numa pickles, sauerkraut may be prepared in large...
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A Visit to South River Miso – by Ed Esko
We are fortunate to be close enough to take Kushi Institute Level students for a visit to South River Miso to see how miso is made. Below Kushi Associate Director Ed Esko writes about a recent trip. –...
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Macro Deviled “Eggs” Appetizer
Impress your in-laws at the next family gathering with this amazing recipe! Contributed by Mirea Ellis. Serves 16 (or more) Ingredients: 1/2 lb. lotus seeds (about 65 seeds) 4t Eden brand yellow...
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Series: Doctors Discover Nutrition: Meet Sommer White, MD
Meet Sommer White, MD, Emergency Medicine from California Since I was a child, I wanted to become a physician so that I could help others. I specifically chose Emergency Medicine because I felt like...
View ArticleRx for Retirement: Marty Pardoll
My story begins long before thoughts of retirement. When I was nineteen, I had my gall bladder and appendix removed, and that is when all the trouble started. My doctors said I could continue to eat...
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Where Are They Now? Kushi Institute Level 3 Graduate Andrea Beaudoin
Just over a year ago, KI Level 3 Graduate Andrea Beaudoin opened her food truck Hearty Eats. This spring, she added a permanent restaurant in Shelburne Falls, Mass. Now, she’s heading back to Kushi for...
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I lost 70 lbs in 70 days on a macrobiotic diet
I lost 70 lbs in 70 days on a macrobiotic diet! Written By Marisa Marinelli Andre was born and raise in Brazil. At the age of 25, he considered himself a happy young adult who liked to have fun with...
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Tribute To Adelbert Nelissen
From Michio Kushi Michio Kushi and Midori H. Kushi and Alex Jack with all the staff of the Kushi Institute in Becket extend our deepest sympathy and condolences and share the sadness with all of...
View ArticlePumpkin Pie (by Chris Jenkins)
Pumpkin Pie – Just in Time for the Holidays – By Chef Chris Jenkins Crust: Dry Ingredients 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 cup unbleached all-purpose white flour 2 teaspoons baking powder pinch of sea...
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EBOLA: The Macrobiotic Approach.
Ume-Sho-Kuzu is the principal medicinal drink for enhancing natural immunity, strengthening the blood, and preventing or relieving infectious conditions, including Ebola. It is made with umeboshi...
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Fish Dumplings
Fish Dumpling Recipe By Kushi Chef, Alfred Liu Ingredients for Filling White Meat Fish (Haddock) Nappa Cabbage Shiitake leeks Ginger Arrowroot powder Sesame oil Shoyu Ingredients for Dough: 1 ½...
View ArticleKorean Student’s Journey To Macrobiotics
Meet Jiyoon Kim Graduate of our Macrobiotic Leadership Program, Levels 1,2, and 3 I discovered macrobiotics 2 years ago. Before I found macrobiotics, I quit my very stressful job. I had been struggling...
View ArticleThe Holiday Hangover Helper
The Winter holiday season brings potential hangover weather with it. To avoid the pitfalls of lethargy, depression, and nausea after those gatherings with family and loved ones, try a few macrobiotic...
View ArticleHoliday Stuffed Squash
Stuffed Squash 1 medium-sized blue Hubbard Squash or other hard winter squash of similar size 1 tbsp corn or sesame oil 1 cup onions, deiced 1 cup celery, diced Pinch of sea salt 8 cups whole wheat or...
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In Honor of Michio Kushi
Dear Friends, We would like to honor Michio Kushi, macrobiotic educator, natural food pioneer and founder of Kushi Institute. Michio passed away peacefully on December 28, surrounded by his loving...
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Interview with K.I. Faculty Edward Esko
Brown Rice Magazine Interview with K.I. Senior Faculty Edward Esko By Gwen Burton Brown Rice: When I think about the way that healthy eating has been adopted in our culture over the past few decades, I...
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Bringing It Home… Summer Conference
Bringing It Home: Kushi Institute Summer Conference By Alex Jack Photos by Sachi Kato The 2014 Macrobiotic Summer Conference exceeded everyone’s expectations. For the first time we held it on our...
View ArticleMichio’s One Peaceful World Prayer
Click the link for Michio’s One Peaceful World Prayer: MK prayer The post Michio’s One Peaceful World Prayer appeared first on Kushi Institute.
View ArticleGwen Burton’s Harvest Romance…
Macrobiotic Leadership Program Spotlight: Gwen Burton, Current Level 3 Student Gwen Burton is a champion of home-cooking, healthy food, and eco-friendly living. As the creator and publisher of Brown...
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Yesenia Saad’s Fibromyalgia Recovery
I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2011. I was struggling, feeling very fatigued. I had insomnia for many months and then became depressed. My body was sore 24/7 and I usually woke up tired,...
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Christina Pirello’s Italian Nut Cookies
We were so thrilled to have Christina and Robert Pirello join us at the Kushi Institute this Spring. Christina was a wonderful faculty addition to our Macrobiotic Leadership Program (we are looking...
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Tribute to Shizuko Yamamoto
By Patricio Garcia de Paredes I met Shizuko Yamamoto in the late 1970s in Spain. She had come to Barcelona to teach macrobiotics and shiatsu. My mother, Luisa Baranda, was one of the persons who...
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María José Colás Martínez Testimonial
Macrobiotic Leadership Program: Level I-IV Student Testimonial María José Colás Martínez, April to July 2015 I first heard about Macrobiotics through my aunt. My aunt started to go to a Macrobiotic...
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Bettina’s Blueberry Tart
Blueberry Tart with Cashew Cream 2013-06-14 12:44:40 Serves 6 Bettina Zumdick, Kushi Institute teacher and counselor, has been involved in Macrobiotics for over twenty-five years. A native of the...
View ArticleUnderstanding Diabetes by Edward Esko
According to estimates, diabetes is positioned to become the leading public health epidemic of the 21st century. Worldwide, the incidence of diabetes has increased dramatically. Diabetes is expected to...
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Sesame Amazake Blueberry Tart
Sesame Amazake Blueberry Tart 2015-09-24 23:49:31 Recipe developed by Chef Simone Parris. For more information on Chef Simone, please view her website Simone's Kitchen* – Simone creates natural...
View ArticleKimchi Pressed Salad / Kimchi Pickle
Kimchi Pressed Salad / Kimchi Pickle 2015-09-25 01:35:20 Recipe developed by Chef Simone Parris. For more information on Chef Simone, please view her website Simone's Kitchen* – Simone creates natural...
View ArticleBerry Cobbler
Berry Cobbler 2015-09-25 20:10:37 A great way to enjoy melon when the weather is turning cold and cold raw fruit is no longer appealing. Write a review Save Recipe Print FILLING 1 cantaloupe melon –...
View ArticleTempeh Reuben
Tempeh Reuben 2015-09-30 12:56:16 Serves 4 Pickles and all, this is a wonderfully satisfying sandwich! A real winner! Write a review Save Recipe Print Ingredients ¼ cup Apple cider vinegar ¼ tsp sea...
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Delicious Sesame Seed Dressing!
This recipe results in a rich, slightly salty dressing. It’s delicious on cooked vegetables and raw salads and pretty much anything else! Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups raw unhealed white sesame seeds 2...
View ArticleSweet Corn Tamales
Sweet Corn Tamales 2015-12-02 22:44:02 Kushi Executive Chef Simone Parris [@simoneskitchen8] contributed this recipe. Simone has been cooking for twenty years in many different capacities. Her passion...
View ArticleDandelion Condiment
Dandelion Condiment 2015-12-04 20:29:55 This condiment is a tasty accompaniment to whole grains. Dandelions are nourishing to the liver. This condiment is beneficial in the spring when the liver is...
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Eat, Play, Yoga – Meet Masumi Goldman
Masumi began healing from the symptoms of a painful autoimmune illness after attending Kushi Institute’s February 2012 Way to Health program. After eating and living in accordance with macrobiotic...
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