WATERCRESS SOUP AND LEMON CROUTONS by Siobhan Weatherall     WATERCRESS SOUP AND LEMON CROUTONS by Siobhan Weatherall   Print Watercress Soup and Lemon Croutons This delicious recipe is light and ideal for the spring months when we literally have a “spring” in our step. The addition of lemon croutons provide a nourishing addition and uplifting for our Liver Energy. From a nutritional standpoint Watercress with its deep green leaves is rich in iron, calcium, vitamins A, C and E. It has a pungent, slightly bitter, peppery flavour. Course Lunch, Main Cou ..read more

SPRING RICH DEPURATIVE GREEN SOUP WITH PEARL BARLEY, SHIITAKE AND FENNEL by Érica Gonçalves     SPRING RICH DEPURATIVE GREEN SOUP WITH PEARL BARLEY, SHIITAKE AND FENNEL by Érica Gonçalves Print Spring rich depurative green soup with pearl barley, shiitake and fennel Course Lunch, Main Course Cuisine Macrobiotic, vegetarian Keyword barley, fennel, shiitake Ingredients For the soup: 1 onion 1 leek 1 garlic clove 1 turnip 1 zucchini 1 cup broad beans 1 tsp sweet miso 1 tsp whole sea salt 1 tbsp sesame oil ½ cup shitake dried mushrooms water For the garnish ..read more

I garden – therefore I am   by  Ritchie Tennant I garden – therefore I am   by  Ritchie Tennant We all need a tonic. A lift. A change of energy. For as our physical fuel is crucial, our metaphysical fuels are just as much so! And in the UK we are blessed with four seasons. And so; to the garden. The allotment, the window box, to help a friend, to volunteer at a local veg box scheme. Let’s collaborate with nature, listen to the birds, get wet in the rain, feel the wind, feel the sun, ground with earth and enjoy more or less physical activity while we ..read more

Tree Energy by  Érica Gonçalves        Tree Energy   by  Érica Gonçalves What is this energy about? The Tree/Wood element: the beginning of the cycle, the germination, the renewal. Spring is here! The season of gentle wind, green colours and sour taste. The movement is one of growth and expansion: ascending towards the sky, the Yang, collected and withdrawn in winter, begins to slowly arise and manifest itself. Like the seeds that sprout, it´s now time to create, take on projects, give wings to creativity and passion. In the body, Tree ..read more

Collaborate with Nature   by  Ritchie Tennant Collaborate with Nature   by  Ritchie Tennant We all need a tonic. A lift. A change of energy. For as our physical fuel is crucial, our metaphysical fuels are just as much so! And in the UK we are blessed with four seasons. And so; to the garden. The allotment, the window box, to help a friend, to volunteer at a local veg box scheme. Let’s collaborate with nature, listen to the birds, get wet in the rain, feel the wind, feel the sun, ground with earth and enjoy more or less physical activity while we pla ..read more

Tree energy in Spring time by  Anna Mackenzie Tree energy in Spring time   by  Anna Mackenzie A most precious reference and teaching book by Carola Bersford-Cooke publisher Churchill Livingstone. Title:-  Shiatsu Theory and Practice – A comprehensive text for the student and professional. Page 121, a few tiny quotes “The wood element, liver and gallbladder. Element Associations, energy, cooperation, adaptability, organisation, self-expression. Quote from Dylan Thomas the great writer “the force that through the green fuse drives the flower” The Wood Element i ..read more

Food for Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Health (London Event) by  The Macrobiotic Association        Food for Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Health (London Event) by  The Macrobiotic Association The International Macrobiotic School presents Food for Physical, Emotional & Spiritual Health in London, on Sunday, 17th March. London Event Find out what to eat to give you the most energy and best health, emotional stability and confidence, and enhance your connection to your deep self and to spirit. “Oliver’s teaching is truly u ..read more

BAKED CINNAMON APPLES by Melanie Waxman     BAKED CINNAMON APPLES by Melanie Waxman   Print Baked Cinnamon Apples The autumn is the season when apples and pears are in abundance, and can be used to make delicious deserts. The simplest desert of all, and one of the most satisfying, is to bake them in the oven until soft and melting. In this recipe for baked apples you can either remove the core with an apple corer, or you can leave the apples whole. Course Dessert Cuisine Macrobiotic, vegan Keyword apple, cinnamon Servings 4 people Ingredients 6 eat ..read more

SWEETCORN AND TOFU SCRAMBLE by Melanie Waxman     SWEETCORN AND TOFU SCRAMBLE by Melanie Waxman Print Sweetcorn and Tofu Scramble This is a simple to make and tasty protein-rich dish that uses seasonal sweetcorn and onions. In this recipe you can use fresh sweetcorn, removing the kernels from the cob with a sharp knife, or you can use frozen organic sweetcorn. The sweet taste of this dish supports our stomach and spleen energy. Course Side Dish Cuisine Macrobiotic, vegan Keyword sweetcorn, tofu Servings 3 people Ingredients 2 medium white onions cut into ..read more

  BOOK REVIEW   by  Anna Mackenzie          BOOK REVIEW   by  Anna Mackenzie Rooted – Stories of Life, Land and a Farming Revolution by Sarah Langford. Recommended by Anna Mackenzie.   Anna says; a remarkable and beautiful read for anyone with vision for the “great Life” so urgent to help recreate within our planet Earth. An exceptional writer, mother and natural farmer, her description of real living soil…the whole book – is a must for macro’s! Please read with the family too. Sarah is from Suffolk wher ..read more