New Documentary Film The Spirit of Rice is a heartfelt, one-hour journey into the soul of one of humanity’s most treasured foods. Filmed largely at South River Farm in Conway, Massachusetts, where Christian and Gaella Elwell have lovingly cultivated rice for a generation, the documentary follows the elegant rhythm of the seven stages of rice growing […]
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By Jaki Florsheim I never had to worry about my physical health as a kid. I was a dancer, a singer, and a swimmer from a middle-class family. The intense pain of my monthly period was my only adolescent physical complaint. We didn’t think or talk about mental health. I was furious with my mother
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By Michio Kushi PRAYERS Daily Dedication for One Peaceful World When we eat, let us reflect that we have come from food, which has come from nature by the order of the infinite universe, and let us be grateful for all that we have been given. When we meet people, let us see them as
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By Sachi Kato This is inspired from a Korean vegetable pancake called Yachaejeon, adapted into a gluten free version, but you can also use whole wheat flour instead of brown rice flour, if desired. It can be topped with savory tamari vinaigrette sauce, and will be a treat for the whole family. You can also
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Ingredients: 1-1½ cups dried beans (pinto, navy, large white beans, any)2-inch piece kombu1 onion1 medium size carrot1 clove garlic1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon basalDash of chili powder (optional)2-3 pinches sea salt1-2 Tablespoons shoyu soy sauce Method: *Chef’s Tip:
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Soothing Barley-Shiitake Miso Soup Barley helps soothe the body, yet promotes calmness and resilience. It is the best grain for the liver and gallbladder, reducing anger and anxiety. This soup has the added boost of miso for probiotics and intestinal strength. Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole barley + 2 shiitake mushrooms, soaked in 3 cups water overnight.3 cups water
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By Ana Torres Pie Crust Ingredients: 2 cups organic plain wheat flour½ cup organic cold pressed sunflower oil (deodorised)½ cup water0.35 oz organic sea salt Pie Filling Ingredients: 1 large diced onion2 large grated carrots18 oz tofu (the denser kind)1 tablespoon sweet miso1 tablespoon barley miso1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon umeboshi vinegar1 tablespoon umeboshi vinegarSalt
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked brown round corn rice or 1.5 cup half-polished round corn rice1 medium-sized onion2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oilHot vegetable stock (1 carrot, 2 celery sticks, 1 piece of kombu, 2 onions)Sea salt2 cups of Hokkaido squash cut into small cubes plus 1 cup of baked squash cubes1 tablespoon of finely
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By Patricia Gulino Lansky, L.C.S.W. As a psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker for 40 years, and an ordained Unity minister for 25 years, I’ve been privileged to know many courageous souls in their most personal and intimate moments and transitions. One of these was friend who suffered from a very difficult and painful dying
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By Mark Leonas Not long ago, I was listening to a recorded talk by the late Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh. In his talk, entitled “Healing Is Possible At Every Moment”, he discusses the power of breathing to heal various aspects of human suffering, both physical and emotional. I was intrigued! In an earlier talk,
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