Shiitake Mushrooms Three Ways
The Shiitake is a widely versatile mushroom that has been considered a medicinal mushroom in many traditional forms of medicine, particularly in China and Japan, where they have been cultivating this restorative mushroom for thousands of years of healing. Shiitake...
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Liquid Aminos: Fermented Umami Goodness
Nobu founder Nobuyuki Matsuhisha once said “my cooking is just ingredients, plus umami”. With its roots in Japanese cuisine, umami is one of the five taste sensations (alongside salty, sweet, bitter, sour) and was said to be identified in 1908...
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In Hot Pursuit: The Benefits of Consuming Spicy Foods
Recent studies suggest that people who regularly consume spicy foods are less likely to develop and die from long-term illnesses, particularly cancer, Type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. By “spicy,” we mean hot spicy, or pungent, the temperature-raising, sweat-inducing flavor...
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The Power of Hemp
When you hear the word “hemp,” what comes to mind? If you’re thinking about marijuana right now, then you’re missing a big part of the story. While hemp does share DNA with cannabis, it’s also one of the most versatile plants on the planet. Its seeds are rich in nutrients, its oils contain anti-inflammatory properties, and its fibers can be woven into works of art. So, let us set the record straight about this magical yet misunderstood gift from nature.
