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Jan 29 2019

Black Chicken Soup -Good Food Medicine

Black chicken, oh yeah, the crown jewel of women’s health in Chinese medicine and food therapy. Yes, the skin is black, the bones are black, and even the meat has a blue-black hue. In Chinese medicine, the color black is associated with the Kidneys, and the Kidney’s are the source energy for the whole body.…

Written by Jen · Categorized: Food + Medicine

Jan 07 2019

Chinese Food Therapy – Lamb and Longan Soup for Winter

In Chinese and Asian culture, food is also considered medicine. All foods have therapeutic qualities, even sugar. They are placed in the same categories that Chinese herbs are, with a “flavor” and a “temperature”. These flavors and temperatures dictate which organs and body functions the food will affect…and voila, food becomes medicine. This practice of…

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Mar 25 2016

Curry Recipe from a CSA

This curry recipe was made one chilly evening when my sister called me on Facetime from her home in Sherman Oaks. She had a bottle of wine open, and was starting to cook food from her CSA box. I guided her from my apartment in Oakland, with a newly opened Drakes 1500, and this is…

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Mar 23 2016

Chia Pudding

When the desire for something sweet and satisfying strikes, chia pudding stands out as a delightful option. This isn’t just any dessert; it’s one where chia seeds swell up, creating a pudding-like consistency that’s both tasty and fulfilling. My usual go-tos for sweetening include honey or maple syrup, but I’ve recently found myself drawn to…

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Mar 23 2016

Chana Masala

This Chana Masala Recipe(or Chole Masala) is my favorite Indian dish. This one is Punjabi, and it is chickpeas simmered in a tomato based curry. I’ve tried many recipes for this dish, and this one by Sadhana Ginde is my favorite. I think I prefer it over any I’ve had at Indian restaurants too. Even…

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