This Month's Recipe: Hot Cocoa Bursts!
These Hot Cocoa Bursts (my pacifist name for this trendy treat) were all the rage back in 2020, so I admit I'm late to the game. I know...
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Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Nov 23, 2021
This Month's Recipe: Candied Ginger + Bonus Ginger Syrup!
My friend, Susan, works on a local organic farm, and once in a while she gifts me with fresh produce if there is an overabundance....
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Oct 7, 2021
Herbal Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
It’s that time of the year when all-things-Pumpkin-Spice hit the shelves, so I felt compelled to offer you one of my favorite seasonal...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Aug 11, 2021
This Month's Recipe: Delicious Herbal Berry Mocktail!
The taste of fresh berries and mint from the garden always reminds me of my childhood. My mother always had a patch of mint growing in...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Jul 16, 2021
This Month's Recipe: Best Gazpacho Ever!
At least that's what the New York Times claimed. So I figured I had to try it. It turned out to be the best gazpacho I've ever...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Jun 11, 2021
This Month's Recipe: Minted Pea Soup!
The weather has been late-August-hot here in the DC area, not exactly pleasant, but one that makes me appreciate cold soup. So I thought...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
May 21, 2021
This Month's Recipe: Japanese Soufflé Pancakes!
Last month, as part of the Cherry Blossom season festivities, I took a delightful virtual cooking class with Chef Kenji Yokoo where we...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Apr 2, 2021
Homemade Plant-Based Easter Eggs Dyes
Besides viewing the cherry blossoms, one of my favorite springtime rituals is the dying of the eggs. The egg has been a symbol of new...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Mar 16, 2021
This Month's Recipe: Magnificent Vegan Berry Cheesecake!
I guarantee this recipe will make you happy! I was introduced to the idea of this dessert a couple of years ago at a potluck dinner. A...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Feb 20, 2021
Rosy Moon Milk Recipe
Moon milks are soothing caffeine-free beverages. In Ayurvedic practice, they are made with warm milk to aid sleep. However, you can enjoy...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Dec 10, 2020
How to Make An Old-Time Popcorn and Cranberry Garland
This year, we will be spending the holiday season at home rather than traveling to see friends and family. So, to make the most of it, I...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Aug 11, 2020
Delicious Adaptogen Truffles
Last month, I shared the recipe for my favorite morning beverage made with delicious adaptogens. Adaptogens are plants (roots,...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Jul 2, 2020
Adaptogen-ing to Change: A Recipe for Your Wellbeing
Every morning, I start my day with a nice hot cup of adaptogens. This began three years ago when I embarked on a one-month intensive yoga...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Jun 25, 2020
Making the Most of the Season's Harvest: Herbal Fruit Shrubs
Making the Most of the Season's Harvest: Herbal Fruit Shrubs This time of year in Northern Virginia, the farmers markets are in full...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
May 1, 2020
Make Your Own Matcha Macarons
Last month, with all that was going on, I completely forgot to include an herbal recipe in my newsletter. Quite an oversight! To make up...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Mar 11, 2020
Almond Pulp Chia Crackers
Many moons ago, I wrote a blog post on how to make homemade almond milk. It's a very simple recipe, and the results are delicious –...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Feb 25, 2020
Cucumber-Mint-Lime Green Smoothie
Now that all of the holidays and my birthday are past, I have been feeling that it is time to get back to my healthiest eating routine....
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Jan 25, 2020
Delicious Homemade Non-Dairy Yogurt in an Instant Pot
I didn’t think I needed another kitchen appliance, but when my husband gave me an Instant Pot™ for Christmas, I got excited about all...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Nov 1, 2019
Nourishing Golden Milk Recipe
Autumn is a wonderful time to break out the warm drink recipes, and anything with turmeric is a perfect ayurvedic tonic for this time of...
Mary Hoyt Akiyama Kearns
Oct 10, 2019
Immune-boosting Elderberry Tonic Recipe
As we head into cold and flu season, it is helpful to integrate immune boosters into your self care routine. Besides my favorite...
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