Writings & Recipes

Blog & Writings

Seasonal recipes, macrobiotic wisdom, and nourishing reflections from Gabriele's kitchen and heart.

Gabriele has been sharing her love of whole foods, healing recipes, and macrobiotic living since 2009. Browse her writings below — each one an invitation to slow down, cook with intention, and nourish yourself deeply.

Seasonal Living

Why Autumn Is the Best Time to Reset Your Health with Macrobiotics

Autumn is nature's invitation to slow down and nourish deeply. Discover why fall is the ideal season to begin a macrobiotic reset — and the simple whole-food shifts that can transform how you feel through winter.

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Seasonal Living

5 Signs Your Body Is Asking for a Whole-Food Reset

Fatigue, bloating, poor sleep, brain fog, and low mood are your body's signals. Learn the five most common signs that your system is asking for a whole-food reset — and what to do about it.

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Kitchen Wisdom

What Happens in a Free Macrobiotic Health Consultation?

Curious about working with Gabriele but not sure what to expect? Here's exactly what happens in a free intro session — and why so many clients say it was the turning point in their health journey.

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Recipes

Lentil Macro Burger

A hearty, plant-based burger made with brown lentils, kombu, dulse flakes, ginger, and sesame seeds. Delicious served on whole grain sourdough or with rice and vegetables.

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Recipes

Hato Mugi Barley Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

Hato Mugi — also known as Job's Tears or Chinese barley — is a gluten-free whole grain with remarkable healing properties. A refreshing, nourishing salad for any season.

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Recipes

Macrobiotic Greens Recipe

Lemony Kale Salad with Daikon, Mushrooms and Pumpkin Seeds. Greens are nutritional powerhouses filled with chlorophyll and healing energy.

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Kitchen Wisdom

Gomasio Condiment by Gabriele Kushi

Gomasio is a traditional Japanese seasoning made from roasted sesame seeds and sea salt. A staple of the macrobiotic kitchen and a beautiful way to add minerals and flavor.

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Seasonal Living

Wild Foods Recipes from Gabriele Kushi's Kitchen

Enjoy wild foods if you have a bee-safe, chemical-free garden or access to nature. Wild plants carry deep nourishment and a connection to the living earth.

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Recipes

Raw Wakame Cucumber Salad with Pine Nuts

A light, refreshing salad with wakame flakes, cucumber, and pine nuts. Sea vegetables are rich in minerals and bring the healing energy of the ocean to your table.

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Seasonal Living

Spring Season Recipe — Lemony Sprouted Salad

A bright, lemony sprouted salad with red radishes and carrots — perfect for spring. Eating with the seasons is one of the foundational principles of macrobiotic living.

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Recipes

Roasted Potatoes and Cauliflower

When the days turn cooler, baking fills the need for warmth in cooking. A simple, grounding dish that nourishes body and spirit on autumn-like days.

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Recipes

Dinosaur Kale with Toasted Garlic and Lemon Juice

A simple, nourishing kale dish with toasted garlic and bright lemon dressing. Vegan and gluten free — a classic from Gabriele's kitchen.

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Books & Media

The Macrobiotic Kitchen in Ten Easy Steps

A feature post about Gabriele's book — a practical, accessible guide to macrobiotic cooking bringing the healing wisdom of whole grains and vegetables into everyday life.

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Gabriele has been writing about macrobiotic living, seasonal cooking, and whole health since 2009. Visit the full blog for all her recipes and writings.

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