Introducing Macrobiotic Cooking

Book excerpt: Whether you are a new or long-time follower of the macrobiotic lifestyle, Introducing Macrobiotic Cooking is the first place to turn for information about macrobiotics, recipes, and cooking techniques. Fully illustrated, it covers all the basics of homestyle macrobiotic cooking. It includes guidelines for setting up a macrobiotic kitchen, selection of proper cookware and utensils; shopping for the highest-quality natural ingredients; and planning balanced meals. Over 200 easy-to-follow recipes are arranged according to food type, including sections on preparing whole grain, bean, vegetable, and sea vegetable dishes, as well as baking whole grain breads. There is a section on preparing soy foods like tofu and tempeh, and using products such as miso, tamari, umeboshi, and amazake. Rounding out the recipes are special guidelines for preparing pickles, salads, seafood, and sugar-free natural desserts. Never has it been easier to adapt macrobiotic cooking to today's lifestyles.