Japchae , a mixture of vegetables, is a very popular Korean dish dating back to the 17th century in the Joseon Dynasty served only to royalty.  Today it is...

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Staying Strong and Healthy This Autumn During Vata Season It’s starting to feel like fall in central Ohio.  The nights are getting cooler, the leaves are transforming and displaying...

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Golden Turmeric Milk Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a culinary spice with many medicinal properties. It is a relative to the ginger plant.  Widely used in many Asian cuisines for flavor, it...

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I’m really enjoying making zoodles (zucchini noodles) from fresh local zucchini.  Here is a great topping to add to them when you want that vegan “meatball” over zoodles with marinara...

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 Perilla leaf is a minty herb and one of my favorite banchans (Korean sided dishes).  I purchased some perilla plant seeds from a local Korean grocer and planted them....

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Bindae-tteok (빈대떡)~ Mung Bean Pancake Mung beans are a legume eaten widely in Asia.  It is a main ingredient in one of my favorite Korean dishes called Bindae-tteok .  A recipe...

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Rosemary Herb ~ Love, Friendship and Trust I had a wonderful opportunity to take a Kitchen Medicine in the Culinary Garden herbal  class presented by herbalist Erica Galentin with...

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My favorite time of year when berries are in season.  Strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries are super sweet right now, so this it the best time to enjoy them.  Berries...

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Un-Nutty Breakfast Muffins Gluten Free, Nut Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free Best for Vata and Pitta Dosas; ok for Kapha dosha in small amounts.  I was looking for a healthy...

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Korean Miyeok Guk~ 미 억 국 Vegan, Korean Seaweed (Wakame) Soup The weather in Ohio has been rainy and cold.  This brings back memories of my Oma cooking for our family Miyeok Guk...

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