Book Testimonials
Cooking Class Testimonials
Chef Service Testimonials
Book Testimonials
”Embracing Menopause Naturally is a beautiful, useful, and inspiring companion during the menopausal transition.”
Christiane Northrup, MD, author of The Wisdom of Menopause (Bantam, 2001), and Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom (Bantam,
1998).
“This is the first book on menopause that includes a macrobiotic perspective. Not only that, but the stories in the book illustrate many conditions women may encounter during this change of life. The recipes are wonderful, and will be of help for every woman’s next stage of womanhood.”
Mayumi Nishimura – Macrobiotic personal chef of Madonna
"Gabriele makes a clear and valuable case for treating menopause the natural, macrobiotic way. The accompanying stories and easy recipes make this a welcome contribution to the literature about this very rich and often misunderstood time in a woman's life."
Bonnie Raitt, Musician/Activist
“Gabriele Kushi has a unique ability to see and inspire health and beauty. Her wisdom and experience as a macrobiotic counselor, woven with the stories and images of many other women, make this book an invaluable companion on the journey through the change of life.”
Nina Utne, Chair, Utne Magazine
“Women helping women is the wise Woman Way and the book you hold is one of the most beautiful expressions of this way I have seen. Open it; read these women’s stories, look into their faces. You will see the Goddess in Her many guises. You will recognize yourself. Let yourself be guided by their wisdom -- and the wise words of Ms. Kushi – into that great mystery, that metamorphosis we call menopause. This book will gladden your heart, enrich your mind, and even fill you belly with powerful word nourishment. I recommend it highly.”
Susun S. Weed, author of New Menopausal Years the Wise Woman
Way.
“Approaching menopause from a macrobiotic perspective is brilliant! If the macrobiotic principles can cure some types of cancer, imagine how healing this will be for a natural life-cycle change such as menopause. I highly recommend Gabriele Kushi's book!
Ann Louise Gittleman, Ph.D. NY Times bestselling author of
Before the Change and the Fat Flush Plan.
"Gabriele has written a friendly, upbeat book on menopause and its natural management. She also provides some very encouraging and inspiring stories of powerful women and how they have dealt with the change."
Annemarie Colbin, Ph.D., author of Food and Healing (Ballantine Books, 1996), and founder of The Natural Gourmet Institute for
Health and Culinary Arts in NYC.
“The natural world around teaches us health and harmony if we but listen. Gabrielle’s wonderful book helps us focus on these messages and use the healing of Mother Earth as we pass into Moon-Pause and the powerful Grandmother Lodge, a very special and powerful time for women. Her book is practical, informative, and inspiring. Read it, go into the experience with knowledge rather than misinformation, and enjoy this remarkable transition!”
Brooke Medicine Eagle, author of Buffalo Woman Comes Singing
"The portraits of the 21 women sharing their menopausal experience in Gabriele Kushi’s new book, Embracing Menopause Naturally, provided an understanding, compassion and empathy for older women who up to that point had been closed to me. This shared wisdom is a treasure for me, and I hope for other men as well. I only wish that a book at some point might be written about a similar transition that men go through."
Cal Appleby
- Recipient of the Virginia McKnight Binger Human Services Award
- Meditation instructor in prisons and other places where people experience challenging life circumstances
"Ms. Kushi's book Embracing Menopause Naturally will be a welcome friend to any woman going through her mid-life transformation. By partaking in the stories of other women, you learn that there are common elements that present themselves, but that Menopause is a unique and very personal time of change and growth. The factual information, recipes and general advice provide excellent companions on the journey."
Marie Olofsdotter
Artist, Illustrator, Teaching Artist
"I thought your book was wonderful, I read it all right away. It was good timing for me to read it, as I am on that inevitable path. Your stories and the others were very inspirational."
Linda Redmond
"Congratulations. I really loved how you involved so many interesting people in the book. Well done".
Marjorie B. Herdes
Co-President, Mobius Inc.
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Cooking Class Testimonials
“Gabriele’s Macrobiotic cooking class was a wonderful introduction to
the world of macrobiotics. Gabriele is very knowledgeable and the
atmosphere very calming. The recipe choices were nicely applicable to
the season, and options and suggestions were given. And the food was so
tasty.”
Kim Balcos
“Gabriele what a wonderful class you teach with ease, knowledge and
grace. The food looked beautiful and tasted delicious. The energy of
your class is creative, fun and inviting. It was a pleasure to meet you
and I look forward to my next adventure with your class.”
Namaste
Sharon Peters
“Gabriele gave excellent instructions with a wealth of knowledge about
the history of macrobiotics and the way to cook for today.”
Nancy Shifflet
“I can see Gabriele enjoys her cooking with a lighthearted flare, and
so did I. She is funny, interesting and incredibly knowledgeable. And
oh, the food tastes so good. I learned a lot. I’ve been into
macrobiotics to varying degrees for many years…yet I went deeper.”
Joel Peters
“I give an A+ for this informal, relaxed class on the basics of
macrobiotic cooking. It was extremely helpful to see the food being
cooked and the end product - which we ate - was fantastic.”
Mari Hamilton
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Chef Service Testimonials
"Gabrielle has a complete and exceptional understanding of Macrobiotic
cooking, philosophy, and healing. It has been such a pleasure and
inspiration to have Gabriele cook for my family. The meals are always
wonderful and are of an endless variety. I am also fortunate enough to
call Gabriele a dear friend."
Linda Redmond
"Gabriele Kushi’s excellent food is creative, tasty and well balanced."
Steve Raitt
"Gabrielle Kushi's macrobiotic dinners are a great way to spend an
evening eating delicious, nutritious food with congenial people you
either already know or somehow just barely missed getting to know in the
past. If you like macrobiotics, this is your community."
Matthew Wood - Herbalist/Author
“I have been involved with macrobiotics for 25 years or longer but have
yet to taste better food, including Macrobiotic fare, than what Gabriele
prepared in South Minneapolis many years ago! When we move back to the
Twin Cities, we will certainly take consulting as well as cooking
classes from her.”
Dr. Ali Khan - Classical and Combination Homeopath
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