Learn how to use culinary herbalism to elevate your mental health. We think about teas, tinctures and salves as herbal medicine, but we have a pharmacy in our spice cabinet ready to impart healing benefits to every dish. Herbs and spices reduce inflammation in the body and provide nutrients to fuel a positive mood, cognitive…  Read More →

Shojin Ryori is a Buddhist vegetarian cuisine in Japan that has been around for centuries. Meals contain soy products like tofu, grains, seasonal vegetables, and dishes are carefully put together using long-established cooking methods that balance body, mind, and spirit. Tonight’s menu is inspired by the temple stay at Zenkoji Temple in Nagano prefecture, and…  Read More →

Requested by a student from a previous class, Oyako Donburi is chicken, eggs, and onion cooked in a sweet and savory broth, served on a bed of steamed rice. Oyako Donburi is a widely eaten casual meal in Japan that brings comfort and is easy to make and economical. Enjoy the small dish of Namasu,…  Read More →