Nine days out of ten, I enjoy a qigong or yoga asana practice before my first meal of the day -- so when I sit down to eat, I’ve knowingly connected with a source of nourishment much more deeply satisfying than even the most sublimely-prepared tempeh and eggs, or oatmeal with blueberries, could ever be. From the “space” of this sweet completeness, the food tends (paradoxically) to taste much …
Healthy Eating
Sweetness
I’m something of a honey connoisseur. In its raw and unfiltered form, it’s my favorite sweetener, far and away, and I’m always on the lookout for new varieties to try. Among the most exotic that I’ve discovered are Aseda Wild Honey (from Ghana) – which, when used to sweeten matcha tea, ends up tasting a lot like butterscotch (yum!); and Manuka Honey – whose rather pungent flavor makes it an …