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Wellness & Recipes: Japanese Roots










Vegan Parsley Miso Creamy Pasta
I bought a bunch of fresh organic Italian parsley for a salad. But I didn't want to throw the stems away. I used stems and a few leaves...


Raspberry & Amazake Smoothie
Amazake (Ama = sweet & Zake (sake) = alcohol) is a sweet fermented drink made from water, white or brown rice, and salt. It's not just a...


Marinated Chicken Breast in Shiso - donburi (rice bowl)
Have you heard about shiso leaves? Shiso is a Japanese perilla called a "Japanese herb." I can find the shiso leaves in Japanese grocery...


Vegan Miso Ramen/Somen Soup
After days of heavier meals, I found myself craving something gentle, warming, and restorative. Instead of traditional ramen, which is...


Dandelion & Nori seaweed Salad
This recipe is a cleansing, mineral-rich salad to support liver, bones, and vitality. This light yet powerful salad features one of my...


Marinated Maitake & Mitsuba Salad
Introducing a calming, nourishing dish for mood, energy, and immunity. Feeling moody, tired, or overwhelmed? This simple, refreshing...
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