Fall foods aren’t just good for the soul, but for the body too! These foods are often cooked, warm, soft foods that enter the stomach already broken down make the digestive system not have to work so hard. Think of soups, stews, winter squash, sweet potatoes. ginger and other warming spices – ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, […]
Recipe: Roasted Fall Vegetables
Does the transition into the fall season bring a sense of sadness? This may be especially true after the disappointing, socially distanced summer and feeling that the season was wasted. The fall season relates to the metal energy and the Lungs in Chinese medicine, which help us let go and release. As the seasons change, think about what you […]
Recipe: Kale, Apple, Cucumber Salad
Chinese medicine generally cautions against eating too many raw vegetables but the warmer spring weather is a great time to add a few into the diet. With bitter leafy greens to calm the spirit, sour apples and lemon juice to stimulate the liver/gallbladder, and cucumbers to cool and detoxify – this is the perfect salad for this […]
What’s Blooming at DT?
Happy first day of summer! The heat and rain have really made the gardens burst in the past few weeks. In the Daoist Traditions herb garden, we’ve seen a lot of color this season and have several medicinal plants in full bloom. Our lovely Mimosa Tree is in full bloom and the flowers smell amazing! […]
Food is Medicine: Crockpot to the Rescue
What is more comforting than walking in from the chill to the smell of warm food? That’s one of the blessings of a crock pot – it allows you to be away from home and come home to the comfort of good food that is ready to eat. The winter season has the yin characteristics […]
