Recipes

I love granola. And I’m not alone. There’s nothing quite like that delectable blend of crunchy sweetness—whether it serves as your breakfast base, mid-morning snack, or the topping to your favori...

goji berries(and chocolate, can’t forget that this month!)I have to admit that I’d never been a fan of goji berries. My son, Gilbert, doesn’t fancy them either. But really, they’re so good for yo...

This month’s featured ingredient: Goji BerriesThis month was the launch of Cleanse Cafe with a class highlighting the Top Ten Superfoods for Women! (free eBook) In preparation for the class, I del...

This month’s featured ingredient: GingerRecently, I’ve been exploring the thrills and joys of partnerships–in my personal life, my professional journey, and, of course, with flavors in the kitchen....

PLANTAINS(called “macho bananas” in the south!)Welcome New Replenish Tribe Members!It’s been a thrill to have more like-minded people join our community in these past few weeks. You know who you ar...

For many of us, the holidays bring more food and more family, which can both be a lot to digest! My signature Fennel, Orange, & Lavender Tea is a simple and calming, functional remedy for over...

Oh Gee! Goji NakayummiesThese candies are perfect for either Passover or Easter. They create a lovely marbled affect like a dyed Easter Egg. You can put them into any shape mold you like. I was loo...

Yesterday I noticed that the dogwood tree outside of my son Gilbert’s window is finally in full bloom. That tree is one reason we bought this house. My late husband Isamu and I stood gazing at thos...

As a Functional Medicine Nutritionist, a common question I hear is whether the health benefits of ingredients inform my meal prep and cooking. When making a mushroom soup, am I focused on the medic...

As part of the FxNA community, you know that we’re dedicated to the health of your good gut bacteria. We’re a bunch of microbiome mavens over here! You also already know that your bacteria sets th...

Summer is a time of potential… In the spring the seeds emerge and when summer arrives, their fruits are here—in full bloom! I find this season to be a time to enjoy the plethora of produce (figs ...

June. It’s such a fickle month. I’ve been trying to find a word other than fickle, but the shoe fits. Here in Portland the weather can’t decide whether its spring or winter. That’s right, I said w...