While we experience emotions and memories as ephemeral and therefore not material, physical matter, the fact is they are made up of actual molecules that can be isolated and identified. Who’d a thunk? I find this remarkable that neural memory exists in physical space and can be built upon. Here’s how: emotions, memory, and learning are processed […]
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Seaweed Salad
Seaweed salad is a great accompaniment to a vegetarian meal and it’s easy to make. You basically assemble the ingredients in a saucepan and let heat do the rest. Although cooked seaweed has a mild flavor, seaweed salad is generally consumed in small amounts as a side dish. If you’re like me and you like to […]
Food Trends
The following food trends appeared in 2015 lists but as they say, there’s nothing new under the sun. 1. Bone broth: a staple in the Chinese Medicine diet, bone broth brings powerful nutrients to the body gently, strengthening the bones and boosting immunity. We recommend looking for bones from grass-fed beef, pork, and lamb and organically-fed poultry. […]
Easy Burrito Bowls
Burrito bowls are easy to make when you’re short on time and want a healthy, light, yet satisfying meal. And, you have control over the fattening ingredients (so you can eat more!). Beans and rice are a great source of B vitamins and make a complete plant-based protein. Ingredients: 1 can black beans, refried black beans, or cooked […]
Freezing Peak Season Chile Peppers
Freezing peak season chile peppers is a necessity in our house: nothing takes the place of enjoying home and locally-grown chile peppers throughout the year. I’ve tried two methods: freeze-raw the tiny super-hots, and roast-then-freeze with the larger Hatch chiles. Whichever method you use wear gloves- if you don’t you’ll learn why when the burning in your eyes, nose, or mouth […]