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 [...]
Congee is basically a slow cooked rice porridge whose therapeutic qualities can be altered depending on what other ingredients are added. Generally, rice congee is a digestive enhancer and improves assimilation. The basic rice congee is easy to digest and is as much a great first food for babies (if made with organic short [...]
