Noodles and Rice

September 13th, 2006

Hot and Sour Cabbage Slaw

This recipe is from Nina Simond’s A Spoonful of Ginger, which I’ve written about before.
1 small head Chinese (Napa) cabbage (I used a really large head, because that’s what I got from my CSA subscription
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon crushed dried chilies (I used half this amount because of the […]

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September 13th, 2006

Goji Berries

Goji berries, also known as wolfberries
For some reason, these berries are on everyone’s radar these days — raw foodists, celebrities, juice fans, herbalists — even Madonna. Supposedly, these berries are almost magical and have been prescribed for just about any illness there is. Unfortunately, there isn’t much conclusive data to go around […]

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August 16th, 2006

Ways to Eat Safely During the Bird Flu Pandemic

Asian Food Information Centre (AFIC) just sent this press release for the latest issue of Food Facts Asia:
In the most recent issue of Food Facts Asia from the Asian Food Information Centre, tips for safe eating of poultry and poultry products during the current worldwide bird flu pandemic are highlighted. The outbreak of avian influenza […]

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July 12th, 2006

A Spoonful of Ginger

I’ve talked about this cookbook before, by Nina Simonds. It’s another favorite, not so much for authenticity as for the health information and ideas one can find in it. Ms. Simonds talks about her personal experiences with Chinese food — specifically those used for healing. It’s an exceptional introduction to Chinese […]

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June 12th, 2006

The Okinawan Diet

This is a book we’re reading today for geography — but it looks like we will be getting lessons in nutrition and economy as well.

Here’s the NPR Feature, which includes an interview with the authors.
The book, written by husband-and-wife team Peter Menzel and Faith D’Aluisio, is beautifully photographed and a serious contender for the home […]

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May 24th, 2006

An Okinawan Diet Blog

I’ve been meaning to post about the Okinawan diet for some time now. When I was looking at choices for our family at the beginning of the year (due to some health concerns that came up), I found many references to the Okinawan diet. As some of you may know, older Okinawans are […]

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May 9th, 2006

Dan Dan Mian (Szechuan/Sichuan)

Dan dan mian is a Szechwan/Sichuan noodle dish, and it could very well be one of my favorite vegan/vegetarian dishes. It’s a really quick fix, great for a lunch buffet (the diners get to “make” their own food!). You could even take it on a picnic since it uses cold noodles, though I […]

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April 25th, 2006

The China Study

This book has been sitting on my bedside table for the past two weeks, and I just picked it up this evening. I am absolutely riveted. I am at Chapter 4 right now, Lessons from China. You guys need to get this book!
Will we change our family’s diet? We […]

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April 24th, 2006

Pineapple and Cucumber Pachidi

This is a simple pickle/salad that should be prepared immediately prior to serving. I am not sure about terminology as the first time my friend prepared this she called it “pachidi”, so I’ve always called it such, but cookbooks and websites seem to use pachadi and pachidi interchangeably. Pachidi is the Indian […]

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April 3rd, 2006

Lotus Root Pickles

Pickling liquid:
1/2 cup rice vinegar (or brown rice vinegar, which I prefer)
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 1/2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon nanami togarashi, or to taste
4 cups water
1 tablespoon vinegar
8 ozs. lotus root, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
Combine pickling liquid ingredients in a bowl. Set aside.
Boil water and vinegar in […]

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