Ingredients:    *What are these foods? 1 pound fresh tofu* 2 1/4 teaspoon umeboshi paste* 1/2 teaspoon tahini* 1-1/2 tablespoons chopped scallion 1/2 stalk celery, minced 1/4 teaspoon parsley, chopped 1/2 medium carrot, grated Directions: Steam tofu in 2 inches of water in a pot with cover for 2 minutes. Remove immediately. Crumble tofu … [Read more...]

Ingredients:    *What are these foods? 1 cup pumpkin seeds 1 teaspoon umeboshi paste* 2-3 teaspoons brown rice syrup* 1/2-1 cup water 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional) Directions: Dry roast pumpkin seeds in a skillet over high heat until they begin to pop. Then turn heat down to medium low and continue to stir until all the seeds are popped. … [Read more...]

Press salad is a wonderful way to enjoy raw vegetables without the bloating that too much toss salad or raw veggies, such as crudités, can produce. The pressing process (pickling) actually creates enzymes for better digestion. Umeboshi plum, which is pickled, neutralizes acids in the blood and is a natural antibiotic that strengthens the immune system. The following recipe … [Read more...]

Ingredients:     *What are these foods? 1/2 cup of walnuts - pan roast in a dry pan and then break apart The juice of one whole lime 1 Tbsp salted plum vinegar (umeboshi)* 2 Tbsp brown rice vinegar* 1 Tbsp light colored miso* diluted in water Directions: Stir together and let set 15 minutes. Use on fish or seitan*. … [Read more...]

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon tamari 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon brown rice syrup 1 tablespoon water Directions: Heat in a pan for one minute. This can be poured over vegetables-fish-beans. This flavoring is a great substitute for butter!   … [Read more...]