There is something about autumn leaves and crisp air that makes me want to curl up in front of a fire with savory foods and spend evenings with my family. But with all the fun activities that fall brings, who wants to be stuck in a kitchen for hours on end? This is an easy one pot roast beef recipe that is full of color and incorporates seasonal root vegetables that I think is the perfect end to an active day.

The loin of pork is one of the best and most succulent cuts from the animal. Such a cut of meat needs to be treated properly and with respect. This article gives you two techniques whereby you can cook the perfect pork loin.

Mocha Crinkles used to be one of my go-to recipes. They’re relatively easy, pretty, and yummy. They’re crowd pleasers. I used to make them for most special occasions. But somewhere along the line, I lost track of them; like they fell out of my own personal fashion. I moved onto other cookies, and branched out into breads and cakes. But lately, I’ve been fondly remembering the joy that they brought me

Day two of our week of Macrobiotic recipes. One of the joys of Macro cooking is the deceptive simplicity – it is about rediscovering the wonders of flavor hidden in the foods we too often smother with salts and sugary condiments and sauces. Today we will explore Kuzu – a starch derived from the root of a plant that, when dissolved in a bit of water, has the consistency of corn starch – excellent for soups and sauces, and what’s more it strengthen the intestines and protects the digestive tract. It is virtually flavorless unto itself but works wonderfully in creating fascinating concoctions like today’s Macrobiotic recipe:

This recipe uses kombu a kelp usually purchased in dried form that can be used to flavor soups like a bay leaf in addition to being eaten in regular dishes. It is popular in many macrobiotic preparations.