Another lovely recipe from our friends at Mayway Herb Company! Rice congee, or porridge, is a traditional staple of Cantonese cuisine, whether it is “white” (plain, just rice) or with additional ingredients. It is also a recuperative food that can be supportive to recovery following a long period of...
Let Food Be Thy Medicine: A Foodie’s TCM Nutrition Blog
A Lung and Throat Protecting Soup
Another excellent recipe from our friends at Mayway Herbs! Figs are one of the oldest cultivated crops throughout the world, and often said to be a symbol of peace, abundance and prosperity. Dried figs hold a special place in this delicious fall recipe, with heat clearing and moistening properties....
Thanksgiving Hawthorn & Cranberry Sauce
A delicious cranberry sauce with a great twist on the old Thanksgiving favorite from Laura Stropes, LAc and our friends at Mayway Herbs. Shan Zha/Hawthorn Berry blends well with cranberries both in color and in taste, and is a great addition to prevent potential food stagnation arising from the...
Ginger Mint Tum-Ease Tea
As kids, ginger ale was always brought out when we had an upset tummy. But you don’t need to be experiencing an upset stomach to enjoy the benefits of this soothing herbal tea. Ginger is prized the world over for it’s healing power and for it’s taste. Ginger, one of...