Autumn has arrived and the weather is cooling down. I love being in the mountains and seeing the trees ablaze in reds and golds. Autumn is the season when we need to be looking after our lungs and supporting our immunity before the winter cold and flu season begins and pears are a staple [...]
You know how much I love congee and porridge at any time of year but sometimes it just feels too hot to have a hot breakfast so what's a good alternative when the weather warms up? Bircher Muesli is a nutritious breakfast option as the weather warms up. A lot of people love to [...]
I have Italian heritage so was raised on wonderful tomato-based pasta sauces that my nonna used to make. Unfortunately, I also grew up with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. I was fortunate to discover, in my 20's, that nightshades were a big contributing factor to the aches and pains that I suffered. In giving up nightshades I [...]
I love Kudzu! Kudzu root, also known as Japanese arrowroot, Ge Gen or Pueraria radix is a herb I always have in my kitchen cupboard as well as in my dispensary cupboard. Not only is it very starchy so it can be used as a thickener in cooking but it has wonderful medicinal qualities [...]
December has arrived and now is the time to start thinking about Christmas fare, especially if you want to soak your fruit for a week or two for the best Christmas cake ever! I found this recipe at Russell's Health Food store in Glebe many, many years ago and it has been a favourite [...]
During cold and flu season, many people find themselves dealing with lingering coughs, congestion, low energy, or simply feeling run down. This is often the time when the body needs extra nourishment, warmth, and rest. In Chinese medicine, warm, easy-to-digest meals are traditionally recommended during illness and recovery. Soups, broths, and slow-cooked meals help [...]
Golden turmeric milk has become incredibly popular in recent years — and for good reason. This comforting blend of turmeric, warming spices, and milk is nourishing, grounding, and deeply soothing during the cooler months. In Chinese medicine, many of the spices traditionally used in golden milk help warm the digestive system, improve circulation, and [...]
There’s something deeply comforting about a warm bowl of soup on a cold day — especially one that nourishes from the inside out. This smooth, creamy pumpkin and chestnut soup is rich, grounding, and warming, making it a beautiful meal for the cooler months. In Chinese medicine, winter is a time to slow down, [...]
Warm breakfasts are one of the simplest ways to support the body as the weather cools. During autumn and winter, many people begin to notice lower energy, tighter muscles, dry skin, or a tendency to catch every cold that goes around. In Chinese medicine, autumn is an important time to strengthen and nourish the [...]
This nourishing and energising fish soup has been adapted from a wonderful cook book called Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen. It is especially good for anyone who wants to increase vitality including people who want to replenish their reproductive system, including women going through menopause, those recovering from an illness, as well as the elderly. This [...]
