tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40083892376537353082024-03-13T06:03:32.534-04:00Herbal Medicine BoxHerbs, food, and healthy living.Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-33832925084727045572024-02-10T20:00:00.012-05:002024-02-11T11:32:57.297-05:00Happy Lunar New Year!<p>Happy Lunar New Year! Lunar New Year celebrates the beginning of spring and the beginning of the new year in many countries. It is celebrated in China, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, North Korea, South Korea, and more. Some common Lunar New Year celebrations include parties, firecrackers, parades, and feasts. Red decorations and wearing red are common during Lunar New Year, because red symbolizes joy and good fortune.</p><p>The Asian Zodiac includes 12 signs that repeat every 12 years, with each year representing a different animal with different personality traits. This year is the year of the dragon.</p><p>Last week, we celebrated the Lunar New Year at the <a href="https://dedhamlibrary.com/" target="_blank">Dedham Public Library</a>!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUXTt0W61KgACvPKGhim7jPrKJPyOexO1X1Cpkd1MyWz0lRBA0M3lghrIUXMxoRw2vR3LSwXYoR8grJDkh9O8VaG5uW99SrqMhJoi3k_y1twupDBucUQuDXebCTjPBBJpd-E2ZeyqsXWIubQW3V5u7h1Ox_RHkNkRy-ingKoKkvYh_LAS2SRh3d_l8h1CE/s3877/Lunar%20New%20Year%20Library%20Book%20Display.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2820" data-original-width="3877" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUXTt0W61KgACvPKGhim7jPrKJPyOexO1X1Cpkd1MyWz0lRBA0M3lghrIUXMxoRw2vR3LSwXYoR8grJDkh9O8VaG5uW99SrqMhJoi3k_y1twupDBucUQuDXebCTjPBBJpd-E2ZeyqsXWIubQW3V5u7h1Ox_RHkNkRy-ingKoKkvYh_LAS2SRh3d_l8h1CE/w400-h291/Lunar%20New%20Year%20Library%20Book%20Display.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our celebration included a variety of crafts and activities, such as making Korean New Year drums, paper lanterns, and zodiac sign cards.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglWMbCeaZyB8LtWgfWm9qaLIrtREaqMi1_ZuudM5-zjGZBaj6dwefbKGcRwGTmMSQyvoSKi8zo_Jm8eoQLlPQw1lZA2NiIFjT8e5bhMtig77rCOyI57YYTHe6kIjxnDLk07HCuLcwG-ULEOkaASnYtVLik3L078Y5uI8qwjZNN59FZa0OAP8Tk_Ae5dhF1/s2731/Korean%20New%20Year%20Drum.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1203" data-original-width="2731" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglWMbCeaZyB8LtWgfWm9qaLIrtREaqMi1_ZuudM5-zjGZBaj6dwefbKGcRwGTmMSQyvoSKi8zo_Jm8eoQLlPQw1lZA2NiIFjT8e5bhMtig77rCOyI57YYTHe6kIjxnDLk07HCuLcwG-ULEOkaASnYtVLik3L078Y5uI8qwjZNN59FZa0OAP8Tk_Ae5dhF1/w400-h176/Korean%20New%20Year%20Drum.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Korean New Year Drum Craft<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglWMbCeaZyB8LtWgfWm9qaLIrtREaqMi1_ZuudM5-zjGZBaj6dwefbKGcRwGTmMSQyvoSKi8zo_Jm8eoQLlPQw1lZA2NiIFjT8e5bhMtig77rCOyI57YYTHe6kIjxnDLk07HCuLcwG-ULEOkaASnYtVLik3L078Y5uI8qwjZNN59FZa0OAP8Tk_Ae5dhF1/s2731/Korean%20New%20Year%20Drum.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgii6E-xtOkyGfvFMIHe8HQHondvUUj_bPdMDeAwnleT68VlS3YkmVykh5tNY8hz6AWRIzWtLywNDuCUDi_RXolPpoMY2Q1bGv1QgRG9PzIz-28_ADMQhzfKRC6w52SwoZAHS9-Ei3UKAYUj96qsrtiSlfOGxmI1HS-R6NoL6v_tkVdO2AlTh1BSygwxyLo/s3873/Lunar%20New%20Year%20Crafts.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1320" data-original-width="3873" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgii6E-xtOkyGfvFMIHe8HQHondvUUj_bPdMDeAwnleT68VlS3YkmVykh5tNY8hz6AWRIzWtLywNDuCUDi_RXolPpoMY2Q1bGv1QgRG9PzIz-28_ADMQhzfKRC6w52SwoZAHS9-Ei3UKAYUj96qsrtiSlfOGxmI1HS-R6NoL6v_tkVdO2AlTh1BSygwxyLo/w400-h136/Lunar%20New%20Year%20Crafts.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Zodiac sign and paper lantern crafts</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglWMbCeaZyB8LtWgfWm9qaLIrtREaqMi1_ZuudM5-zjGZBaj6dwefbKGcRwGTmMSQyvoSKi8zo_Jm8eoQLlPQw1lZA2NiIFjT8e5bhMtig77rCOyI57YYTHe6kIjxnDLk07HCuLcwG-ULEOkaASnYtVLik3L078Y5uI8qwjZNN59FZa0OAP8Tk_Ae5dhF1/s2731/Korean%20New%20Year%20Drum.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div></div>Then we read the book <a href="https://www.floleung.com/books" target="_blank">The Tray of Togetherness by Flo Leung</a>, and participants made their very own trays of togetherness!<div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ58rGjFneq3n4NA22jRcX2tl7WpxVstphivDwNUv5HNU-6Xjnwjap5Ql2F6df381EtSR5enxIf3D74i48fNL30ge6bjERR8pTDgaWK3drDd9rlaj59a7F_5xiEKYOrk6VcvzNQ8i21LAO0IIYWcWGLr5L4GxDR99a6yZuqniKAcg3zJgW33A09PMeDLLr/s1608/IMG_4274.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1212" data-original-width="1608" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ58rGjFneq3n4NA22jRcX2tl7WpxVstphivDwNUv5HNU-6Xjnwjap5Ql2F6df381EtSR5enxIf3D74i48fNL30ge6bjERR8pTDgaWK3drDd9rlaj59a7F_5xiEKYOrk6VcvzNQ8i21LAO0IIYWcWGLr5L4GxDR99a6yZuqniKAcg3zJgW33A09PMeDLLr/s320/IMG_4274.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Reading <i>The Tray of Togetherness</i> by Flo Leung</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We hope you all had a great day, and have a wonderful year!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Resources and more information on Lunar New Year:</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/lunar-new-year/" target="_blank">https://education.nationalgeographic.org/resource/lunar-new-year/</a> </span></li><li><a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/Chinese-New-Year" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">https://www.britannica.com/topic/Chinese-New-Year</span></a></li><li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://time.com/6248736/lunar-new-year-celebrations/" target="_blank">https://time.com/6248736/lunar-new-year-celebrations/</a> </span></li><li><a href="https://www.rd.com/article/what-is-my-chinese-zodiac-sign/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">https://www.rd.com/article/what-is-my-chinese-zodiac-sign/</span></a></li><li><a href="https://www.vietnamonline.com/culture/vietnamese-zodiac.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">https://www.vietnamonline.com/culture/vietnamese-zodiac.html</span></a></li><li><a href="https://www.statista.com/chart/29164/chinese-new-year-public-holiday/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">https://www.statista.com/chart/29164/chinese-new-year-public-holiday/</span></a></li></ul></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div>Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-13136890690126800872023-11-27T18:53:00.002-05:002023-11-27T18:58:54.871-05:00Diwali, the Festival of Lights<p>Earlier this month, my fiancé and I celebrated Diwali, the Festival of Lights in Walpole and in Medway. </p><p></p>Diwali is an important holiday in Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism, and is celebrated by some Buddhists (1,2). It represents the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Diwali is celebrated over 5 days, typically in late October and November, and the actual dates vary due to the lunar calendar. People celebrate the festival differently based on the region. One common tradition is to light diyas, which are small lamps with oil, on the evening of the new moon to invite the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8uWb-CEtgOwM2dlb7mZbCJ7zL5vDQjyj3H8_O7PF7H-OzGNHYRGlqUv7-KpmHklUYSF7sZe0Jvs9eZ9PuUMnH69qLugpzeaUmtFpCoX0U_pHCjKDU5_pwIcBac4rjJ8QiXIU6j1VohbDNdlFvNvGs2Ff23U7Mg8qmcAnt6e4dL09vnxcDg2u2xIzVYeb/s3657/Diwali%20Festival%20Medway.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2561" data-original-width="3657" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8uWb-CEtgOwM2dlb7mZbCJ7zL5vDQjyj3H8_O7PF7H-OzGNHYRGlqUv7-KpmHklUYSF7sZe0Jvs9eZ9PuUMnH69qLugpzeaUmtFpCoX0U_pHCjKDU5_pwIcBac4rjJ8QiXIU6j1VohbDNdlFvNvGs2Ff23U7Mg8qmcAnt6e4dL09vnxcDg2u2xIzVYeb/w400-h280/Diwali%20Festival%20Medway.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>This year, Diwali was from November 10 - 15 (3). The organization <a href="https://www.beinclusivema.org/" target="_blank">Be Inclusive</a> hosted a Diwali Celebration at the Walpole Council On Aging in early November. The evening was filled with performances, activities, vendors, and delicious Indian food from <a href="https://1947.boston/" target="_blank">1947</a> based in Norwood. <a href="https://www.beinclusivema.org/" target="_blank">Be Inclusive</a> supports inclusive communities, and plans events throughout the year to celebrate and raise awareness of diverse cultures. Keep an eye out on their <a href="https://www.beinclusivema.org/" target="_blank">website</a> for their other upcoming events.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHo5nBLbJ5TMYVQ6Tf17Cc7ep_byWvhT2fxEB7QLLPK2WO7KL3bRTJukFHVX_xFtOTJAEqXrEfWV6jp_8GGEZ-6jeV13QNMOiOLELKMbN4AWbCnLJIOl9QelnCQKYXZxGPhDWEp7JTf_YnvJg_Mb7G-p1vm_i2K6vcLAvrkP0jOOT9mnO2bHykP9V5ogJn/s3302/Be%20Inclusive%20Diwali%20Walpole.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1607" data-original-width="3302" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHo5nBLbJ5TMYVQ6Tf17Cc7ep_byWvhT2fxEB7QLLPK2WO7KL3bRTJukFHVX_xFtOTJAEqXrEfWV6jp_8GGEZ-6jeV13QNMOiOLELKMbN4AWbCnLJIOl9QelnCQKYXZxGPhDWEp7JTf_YnvJg_Mb7G-p1vm_i2K6vcLAvrkP0jOOT9mnO2bHykP9V5ogJn/w400-h195/Be%20Inclusive%20Diwali%20Walpole.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Be Inclusive's Diwali Celebration Organizers and Volunteers</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p></p><p></p>The following weekend, we went to Medway's second annual <a href="https://medwaydiwalifest23.rsvpify.com/?fbclid=IwAR2mJ3r5FLiQSQEuoME_fu-tZ2V7fR6jBHxN5jRKKh987Ob9LxyFm-awe74&securityToken=fmVNWGfmkS3RIbojfAgpdZw37v62Sgsb" target="_blank">Diwali Festival</a>, co-hosted by the <a href="https://www.medwayculturalcouncil.org/" target="_blank">Medway Cultural Council</a> and <a href="https://medwaymarches.com/" target="_blank">Medway Marches</a>. Throughout the night there was music, dancing, henna, vendors, Indian food, and more at Medway High School. Performers included dancers from <a href="https://desi2step.business.site/" target="_blank">Desi 2 Step</a>, the <a href="https://academyofcreativearts.com/kathak-dance-1" target="_blank">Chhandam Institute of Kathak Dance</a>, <a href="https://www.dfdacademy.com/" target="_blank">DFD Academy</a>, and others. It was a fun-filled evening! The <a href="https://www.medwayculturalcouncil.org/" target="_blank">Medway Cultural Council</a> and <a href="https://medwaymarches.com/" target="_blank">Medway Marches</a> celebrate the arts and different cultures, so stay tuned to their sites to see what else they have going on.<br /><br /><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB2u0M-2n0jXchZ7OokJ13J9MbN6IlCRt1YDr72v8Z1v7N6nt8191ApaUM41yUKdQm6ox0rqs1DwPM0KsA2aT1T70kB0diWY_Uh459_xql8tZgTAcwcT82cmBaRjxFQEZY4AUAsknK6ENoUy-uo-89qoAXCkNp-jN2z5olvC8toedPnJb5KsUJuVokMawg/s3689/Diwali%20Festival%20Medway%20Dance.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1315" data-original-width="3689" height="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB2u0M-2n0jXchZ7OokJ13J9MbN6IlCRt1YDr72v8Z1v7N6nt8191ApaUM41yUKdQm6ox0rqs1DwPM0KsA2aT1T70kB0diWY_Uh459_xql8tZgTAcwcT82cmBaRjxFQEZY4AUAsknK6ENoUy-uo-89qoAXCkNp-jN2z5olvC8toedPnJb5KsUJuVokMawg/w320-h114/Diwali%20Festival%20Medway%20Dance.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dance Performance at the Medway Diwali Festival</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div>We enjoyed learning about Diwali and participating in the festivities, and we are looking forward to celebrating Diwali again next year! Read more about Diwali from <a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/Diwali-Hindu-festival" target="_blank">Britannica</a>, <a href="https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/social-relevance/diwali-2023-when-is-diwali-5-days-long-diwali-holidays-593893.html" target="_blank">Indiatimes</a>, and <a href="https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/pages/article/diwali" target="_blank">National Geographic</a>.</div><div><p></p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span>Sources:<br /></span>1. </i><a href="https://www.britannica.com/topic/Diwali-Hindu-festival" target="_blank">https://www.britannica.com/topic/Diwali-Hindu-festival</a> <br />2. <a href="https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/pages/article/diwali">https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/pages/article/diwali</a> <br /></span><span style="font-size: x-small;">3. <a href="https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/social-relevance/diwali-2023-when-is-diwali-5-days-long-diwali-holidays-593893.html" target="_blank">https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/social-relevance/diwali-2023-when-is-diwali-5-days-long-diwali-holidays-593893.html</a></span></p></div>Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-68815489975932718282023-06-22T10:51:00.004-04:002023-06-22T10:56:27.800-04:00Happy Vesak Day!<p>At the end of May, my fiancé and I went to <a href="https://www.bluecliffmonastery.org/" target="_blank">Blue Cliff Monastery</a> in Pine Bush, New York for <a href="https://www.bluecliffmonastery.org/schedule-of-events/2019/5/17/vesak-lp9wl-btfgg" target="_blank">Vesak Weekend</a>, to celebrate Buddha's Birthday. "Siddhartha, or Buddha Shakyamuni, was an enlightened being whose teachings have helped millions of people touch the peace, love and understanding inherent in each of us."<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", "serif"; vertical-align: super;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.bluecliffmonastery.org/schedule-of-events/2019/5/17/vesak-lp9wl-btfgg" target="_blank">1</a></span></span> Over the weekend, we practiced mindfulness to celebrate and remember the Buddha. Blue Cliff Monastery is one of the Buddhist practice centers in the <a href="https://plumvillage.org/#filter=.region-na" target="_blank">Plum Village tradition</a>, founded by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay).</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpfE8DH4s6-Fe07aA9n113R0gQhWTAGiOGkb-kMS2rKh3YEzVrCTwkyeN7k1p8LlICKLWVHR9EAb0N4Ydt2rWrusJFP2ZcBBiHLnlIbjwQPC5SVQ_3qAALJM7LD4GetNIS0SykChY2VX1jZmXe7hphe7eGAYuxruaoeGZFOJsniMaFHuFmWE1oATvbuw/s3761/Blue%20Cliff%20Monastery%20Entrance.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2328" data-original-width="3761" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpfE8DH4s6-Fe07aA9n113R0gQhWTAGiOGkb-kMS2rKh3YEzVrCTwkyeN7k1p8LlICKLWVHR9EAb0N4Ydt2rWrusJFP2ZcBBiHLnlIbjwQPC5SVQ_3qAALJM7LD4GetNIS0SykChY2VX1jZmXe7hphe7eGAYuxruaoeGZFOJsniMaFHuFmWE1oATvbuw/w367-h227/Blue%20Cliff%20Monastery%20Entrance.jpg" width="367" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>It was a busy weekend. We arrived Friday afternoon, in time for dinner and orientation. Saturday morning, we began with a guided sitting <a href="https://www.bluecliffmonastery.org/meditate" target="_blank">meditation</a>, followed by exercise, breakfast, a lay friends Dharma talk, and walking meditation. After lunch, there was working meditation and a Food Fair Celebration! At the Food Fair, there were tables after tables of different Vietnamese foods. The <a href="https://www.bluecliffmonastery.org/about-our-retreats" target="_blank">food</a> at Blue Cliff Monastery is 95% vegan, and it was delicious. Although I do not normally follow a vegan or vegetarian diet, I was not hungry all weekend. <div><br /></div><div>Then we enjoyed a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYGHck74IqQ" target="_blank">Musical Be-In</a> with live performances of music, poetry, and more. They also spoke about their <a href="https://www.bluecliffmonastery.org/update-about-our-project" target="_blank">Moon Lake Nunnery Project</a>. Due to the poor conditions of the Moon Lake Building, the nuns who used to live there are temporarily located in buildings meant for guests. They are building a new building for the nuns, so that the guest rooms can accommodate visitors once again. Read more about the <a href="https://www.bluecliffmonastery.org/update-about-our-project" target="_blank">Nunnery Project here</a>, and please consider making a <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=AH5D2HSX992T4" target="_blank">donation</a>.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHWJd-DKIOi2MFa8LOiw4p3GtdrfeL492fxYK_nJlo9Pr4UNGFPjHWddzZ2YEp1JzFL3t60LgAmcEXJC0HL1SgB4NacA4F3wxo7E8i3xA5w98pt-SSeHiWzUr469sU9_PQKvOaaLD_iXUr5uMApfYR_TxlPu80dFwLh2TvCwad3oxgk7GDG2euLXCLfg/s2960/Happy%20Vesak%20Day.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2118" data-original-width="2960" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHWJd-DKIOi2MFa8LOiw4p3GtdrfeL492fxYK_nJlo9Pr4UNGFPjHWddzZ2YEp1JzFL3t60LgAmcEXJC0HL1SgB4NacA4F3wxo7E8i3xA5w98pt-SSeHiWzUr469sU9_PQKvOaaLD_iXUr5uMApfYR_TxlPu80dFwLh2TvCwad3oxgk7GDG2euLXCLfg/w382-h273/Happy%20Vesak%20Day.JPG" width="382" /></a></div><p>Sunday, we began again with sitting meditation, exercise, breakfast, and a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUGP7D9EB1A" target="_blank">Dharma talk</a> in the morning. We concluded the retreat with a beautiful <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGfbbxi1PAI" target="_blank">Bathing the Buddha Ceremony</a> and lunch, with yummy Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches.</p><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwzrWU5Pu2dkNG4_9DjKsefXrrosohq8ilr9lIyV9rGoxIXm_ZP4R4cOw_53t2SWMwPdP6TbdtOhMb6LmLPE3jxyXptTLD-uj-PrwN5MA7V-AUgGYjI2897sXyuwKWV_n5wiZi4pyQ68cPijSoAXaJp06magi4f5WtwTqozgWjf4xoldSrZAJ4abvjiA/s3292/Blue%20Cliff%20Monastery.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2515" data-original-width="3292" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwzrWU5Pu2dkNG4_9DjKsefXrrosohq8ilr9lIyV9rGoxIXm_ZP4R4cOw_53t2SWMwPdP6TbdtOhMb6LmLPE3jxyXptTLD-uj-PrwN5MA7V-AUgGYjI2897sXyuwKWV_n5wiZi4pyQ68cPijSoAXaJp06magi4f5WtwTqozgWjf4xoldSrZAJ4abvjiA/w359-h274/Blue%20Cliff%20Monastery.jpg" width="359" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue Cliff Monastery</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>We had a restful and busy weekend. Although Blue Cliff Monastery is a few hours away from where we live, there are ways to participate virtually. <a href="https://www.bluecliffmonastery.org/live-streaming-schedule" target="_blank">Live streaming</a> is offered for quite a few of their Dharma talks and events, and you can subscribe to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsfGwaUd86SdJJGkUEhel4Q" target="_blank">their YouTube channel</a>. Interested in other ways to practice mindfulness at home? Try the <a href="https://plumvillage.app/" target="_blank">Plum Village Mobile App</a>, a free app that offers guided meditations and more from the Plum Village community. If you're interested in practicing mindfulness in person, check out the <a href="https://plumvillage.org/community/monastic-practice-centres" target="_blank">eleven monasteries worldwide that practice in the Plum Village tradition</a>, or find a <a href="https://plumvillage.org/community/international-sangha-directory" target="_blank">local group near you</a>.</p><p><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span><i>Source<br /></i></span><span>1.</span><span> <a href="https://www.bluecliffmonastery.org/schedule-of-events/2019/5/17/vesak-lp9wl-btfgg">https://www.bluecliffmonastery.org/schedule-of-events/2019/5/17/vesak-lp9wl-btfgg</a> </span></span></p></div>Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-27384826195826293862023-04-01T12:01:00.004-04:002023-04-01T12:03:09.546-04:00Onigiri Rice Balls<p>In February, my fiancé and I attended a <b>Let's Make Onigiri</b> program at the <a href="https://www.norwoodlibrary.org/" target="_blank">Morrill Memorial Library</a> in Norwood. Onigiri are convenient and tasty Japanese rice ball snacks. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MasayoKawaguchiChannel" target="_blank">Ms. Masayo Kawaguchi</a> from the <a href="https://www.japansocietyboston.org/" target="_blank">Japan Society of Boston</a> taught the class.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivuJuvEG1qpXHpYGFh3tViaQ1Tr9Rig9UOR6xpNu5_lGTPQqOH2MVhVkslkKGCdyrhPqkwZdA-abnDlloil5ujn7rKNxh1y0_AJ05Prmtjn8AL5gPqWUnL3w2UZSvBaQFP0l21-QVaJ5_FrOubC629MT8Q9pqT1VGEecmApcMxioSV-cY7nMVhZAEw7g/s3426/IMG_0036.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2430" data-original-width="3426" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivuJuvEG1qpXHpYGFh3tViaQ1Tr9Rig9UOR6xpNu5_lGTPQqOH2MVhVkslkKGCdyrhPqkwZdA-abnDlloil5ujn7rKNxh1y0_AJ05Prmtjn8AL5gPqWUnL3w2UZSvBaQFP0l21-QVaJ5_FrOubC629MT8Q9pqT1VGEecmApcMxioSV-cY7nMVhZAEw7g/s320/IMG_0036.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Masayo Kawaguchi</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Ms. Kawaguchi began by discussing the history of onigiri, and she explained how onigiri differs from sushi, which more people are familiar with. While sushi is made with rice seasoned with vinegar, sugar, and salt, onigiri is prepared with plain or lightly salted steamed rice.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_t9ZCSPf9o6P8RlNg27y-PnDwAMfV_27qTQ5RPz1wYMeBUq72uZ4GeoR2ziKY2Nyr6R-xIUwOpXsvc2uT-T959vS5ROa3ZibzMC1oZMsAqlSZCY_eEuCjycrOrPqyQ8KVZvx0p33J8e_fETbLHXQKEPdr0wZbl73L9IoQkf57c7d-IAJz2U3h7SjLOg/s1336/sushi.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Sushi" border="0" data-original-height="892" data-original-width="1336" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_t9ZCSPf9o6P8RlNg27y-PnDwAMfV_27qTQ5RPz1wYMeBUq72uZ4GeoR2ziKY2Nyr6R-xIUwOpXsvc2uT-T959vS5ROa3ZibzMC1oZMsAqlSZCY_eEuCjycrOrPqyQ8KVZvx0p33J8e_fETbLHXQKEPdr0wZbl73L9IoQkf57c7d-IAJz2U3h7SjLOg/w320-h214/sushi.JPG" title="Sushi" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sushi</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To make onigiri, all you need is Japanese short-grain rice, which is often labeled as sushi rice. It's important to use short-grain rice, because other types of rice, such as long-grain jasmine rice, will not stick together.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRMd4_MJt4TJO8eTCzwdV2oBTQ-nb3hVU4IouTtg0I_ZzJTCv8XYIWRwhbjp7AY8aLIZuyrMJ1Vb87nTDXf_Bc-x49k2-YAm2r4P2yOxgykFblWahV9025EZMmxeugCT1FKUAudWHifnE1AIjNfGFVsLAri7IuNkooC6Xc18lHa-pdbQBtwMsare5rQw/s2755/sushi%20short-grain%20rice.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2755" data-original-width="2053" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRMd4_MJt4TJO8eTCzwdV2oBTQ-nb3hVU4IouTtg0I_ZzJTCv8XYIWRwhbjp7AY8aLIZuyrMJ1Vb87nTDXf_Bc-x49k2-YAm2r4P2yOxgykFblWahV9025EZMmxeugCT1FKUAudWHifnE1AIjNfGFVsLAri7IuNkooC6Xc18lHa-pdbQBtwMsare5rQw/s320/sushi%20short-grain%20rice.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>After you cook the rice, wet your hands with water so the rice doesn't stick to your hands, shape a handful of rice into a triangular shape with your hands, and you have a basic onigiri! </div><div><br /></div><div>There are endless ways to make variations of onigiri. Wrapping nori seaweed around onigiri is common, and you can add fillings to the middle of your onigiri before shaping it if you'd like. Popular onigiri fillings include canned tuna with mayonnaise, umeboshi (Japanese pickled plum), and okaka (bonito flakes mixed with soy sauce). Ms. Kawaguchi said leftovers are great to fill onigiri. Add some flavor to the rice if you'd like, such as by mixing in some salt or furikake rice seasoning. You can be creative by molding the rice into different shapes, and they even sell <a href="https://en.bentoandco.com/collections/molds-and-cutters" target="_blank">molds to make fun onigiri animals and characters</a>.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1BKFNQXfE85_C-nCT0E8jHkMAcTxLkE45mWk7_x-svM4dUtBTemAepuUostlfgw8FxOkOU2Z6Regw9Isbldvz52qP16Ec5S_cshFEB9SMey_8dkN9Wt5KTQhcWyRpYwa99VEgQS0XAaSvKZmwgcZuO6MhwKDsfWoHvz0uKsz_RsXQo5sPW-RxR7X0LQ/s3379/onigiri.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2081" data-original-width="3379" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1BKFNQXfE85_C-nCT0E8jHkMAcTxLkE45mWk7_x-svM4dUtBTemAepuUostlfgw8FxOkOU2Z6Regw9Isbldvz52qP16Ec5S_cshFEB9SMey_8dkN9Wt5KTQhcWyRpYwa99VEgQS0XAaSvKZmwgcZuO6MhwKDsfWoHvz0uKsz_RsXQo5sPW-RxR7X0LQ/s320/onigiri.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Onigiri</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Onigiri is best enjoyed at room temperature and the day it's made. Making onigiri is a lot simpler than I thought it would be! For some more reading and entertainment:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Learn more about <a href="https://www.justonecookbook.com/onigiri-rice-balls/" target="_blank">onigiri here</a> </li><li>Take a look at Ms. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@MasayoKawaguchiChannel" target="_blank">Masayo Kawaguchi's YouTube Channel</a></li><li>See what's happening with the <a href="https://www.japansocietyboston.org/" target="_blank">Japan Society of Boston</a></li><li>Find more events at the <a href="http://www.norwoodlibrary.org/morrillcalendar/" target="_blank">Morrill Memorial Library</a></li><li>Check out <a href="https://usa.tablefor2.org/" target="_blank">Table For Two</a>'s annual autumn social good media campaign "<a href="https://usa.tablefor2.org/onigiri-action" target="_blank">Onigiri Action</a>" to address food insecurity. Save the date for World Food Day on October 16.</li></ul></div>Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-11215819702246802362023-01-16T11:01:00.002-05:002023-01-16T11:04:33.018-05:00Asian Cakes<p>Lately I have been missing Asian baked goods and snacks that remind me of my childhood. Since I don't live or work near an Asian bakery, I decided to take matters into my own hands! </p><p>I took out the book <a href="https://eatchofood.com/cookbook" target="_blank">Mooncakes and Milk Bread: Sweet and Savory Recipes Inspired by Chinese Bakeries</a> by <a href="https://eatchofood.com/" target="_blank">Kristina Cho</a> from the library. Author Kristina Cho is a food blogger, and she shares recipes on her blog <a href="https://eatchofood.com/" target="_blank">Eat Cho Food</a>. Her book was a <a href="https://www.jamesbeard.org/blog/the-2022-james-beard-media-award-winners#" target="_blank">2022 James Beard Award Winner</a> for the Baking and Desserts and Emerging Voice categories.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQUjRLlgSjii2V44RInvGEPryUVwdhIBIunna-LmMs3tndexz6-cwU5xFzAx6jJM6OHz5ZnDk8CrZrabRaNsIzq3prX1KF5XbyBCx1bHOzeOb2eYfpZeu4lqhYndwrG04x2TzjunBgReYZ61apkc5a3Tp6iNQsfFsF4x5zAN2oFy-aWYSzw8jUOIrCNQ/s400/Mooncakes%20and%20Milk%20Bread%20by%20Kristina%20Cho.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="287" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQUjRLlgSjii2V44RInvGEPryUVwdhIBIunna-LmMs3tndexz6-cwU5xFzAx6jJM6OHz5ZnDk8CrZrabRaNsIzq3prX1KF5XbyBCx1bHOzeOb2eYfpZeu4lqhYndwrG04x2TzjunBgReYZ61apkc5a3Tp6iNQsfFsF4x5zAN2oFy-aWYSzw8jUOIrCNQ/s320/Mooncakes%20and%20Milk%20Bread%20by%20Kristina%20Cho.jpeg" width="230" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I made the Fruit Cream Cake, which is a cake we often had for birthdays in my family when I was young. It's made with vanilla Chinese sponge cake, whipped cream frosting, and fruit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhVFwRbZAwwrwSpf-kW41uWC_ZIKyAI6W39TvHeraRZYjslVKZhMuECF9UYcUd2xRLSh8kJXnO85wy8WVDm8bebCXRcefChJsIPxMPVhFPC2bHWVBxfPCEplTCfn9pNVgJvr6qaYFShj4BUeDthQRKCy1yjA5yZWA3ROMb5qYD4DNcX8FW19xx4Z9NXg/s3159/Chinese%20Fruit%20Sponge%20Cake.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2403" data-original-width="3159" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhVFwRbZAwwrwSpf-kW41uWC_ZIKyAI6W39TvHeraRZYjslVKZhMuECF9UYcUd2xRLSh8kJXnO85wy8WVDm8bebCXRcefChJsIPxMPVhFPC2bHWVBxfPCEplTCfn9pNVgJvr6qaYFShj4BUeDthQRKCy1yjA5yZWA3ROMb5qYD4DNcX8FW19xx4Z9NXg/s320/Chinese%20Fruit%20Sponge%20Cake.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chinese Fruit Sponge Cake</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The cake is very light and not too sweet, and whipped cream frosting is my favorite.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Another light cake that I just learned about is the <a href="https://www.justonecookbook.com/steamed-cake/" target="_blank">Japanese steamed cake, Mushi-pan</a>. These cakes are steamed and not baked. Steaming was a common cooking method in my household when I was growing up. I learned about Mushi-pan and found the recipe online at <a href="https://www.justonecookbook.com/" target="_blank">Just One Cookbook</a>, a website featuring Japanese recipes by Namiko Hirasawa Chen (Nami).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The <a href="https://www.justonecookbook.com/steamed-cake/" target="_blank">steamed cake recipe</a> contains only a few ingredients, is quick to make, and is easy to adapt! So far I have made the basic steamed cake and the corn and cheese steamed cake. However, Nami also has recipes for a <a href="https://www.justonecookbook.com/steamed-cake/" target="_blank">double chocolate steamed cake</a> and a <a href="https://www.justonecookbook.com/green-tea-steamed-cake/" target="_blank">matcha green tea steamed cake</a> that I need to try. Mushi-pan is a delicious snack.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEElmOcHRY9d1m2VUsui5tAHoFDJEu4BfeeCEofOGvAzd8PQtHKCaGlc6JgoMUodmgL66GobKgvQZCLfluii3-D-m6Ul7swh6U-D3_k-8NfhXl36pW9waqhp6tQ57jC4xG1VvDiRw_u42hVh7KRYR3yyl9ZVTHF3fJr-w_LtKJvW95paPb85F74x7nEw/s2969/Japanese%20steamed%20cake,%20Mushi-pan.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2612" data-original-width="2969" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEElmOcHRY9d1m2VUsui5tAHoFDJEu4BfeeCEofOGvAzd8PQtHKCaGlc6JgoMUodmgL66GobKgvQZCLfluii3-D-m6Ul7swh6U-D3_k-8NfhXl36pW9waqhp6tQ57jC4xG1VvDiRw_u42hVh7KRYR3yyl9ZVTHF3fJr-w_LtKJvW95paPb85F74x7nEw/s320/Japanese%20steamed%20cake,%20Mushi-pan.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Basic Steamed Cake, Mushi-Pan</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzICMRj7uYGP4EWCbMCUcrMUkEKzj3aiD72xSvPuwgWb1xCQotPkTwCx3iI-Gc9yWdsZcCmmfVfcGWJvttrbpe1kCMM5RmnSpvUvxyNWLpn61vZ5vwmBPen20d76mm5SGynMnRxu6CrW-BkRF6x2gyRvUjcXJc0qslqh_eNCbu8xYIiDIo36hw7fvwrA/s2920/Japanese%20corn%20and%20cheese%20steamed%20cake,%20Mushi-pan.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2517" data-original-width="2920" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzICMRj7uYGP4EWCbMCUcrMUkEKzj3aiD72xSvPuwgWb1xCQotPkTwCx3iI-Gc9yWdsZcCmmfVfcGWJvttrbpe1kCMM5RmnSpvUvxyNWLpn61vZ5vwmBPen20d76mm5SGynMnRxu6CrW-BkRF6x2gyRvUjcXJc0qslqh_eNCbu8xYIiDIo36hw7fvwrA/s320/Japanese%20corn%20and%20cheese%20steamed%20cake,%20Mushi-pan.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Corn and Cheese Steamed Cake</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I can't wait for my next cooking adventure! 😋</div>Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-48116366893755479332022-10-23T11:21:00.005-04:002022-10-23T11:27:06.425-04:00From Seed to Table<p>In my previous position as Assistant <a href="https://hinghamschools.org/about/food-services/" target="_blank">Food Service</a> Director for <a href="https://hinghamschools.org/" target="_blank">Hingham Public Schools</a>, I had the wonderful opportunity to lead the <a href="https://hinghamschools.org/hingham-high-school/" target="_blank">Hingham High School</a> Farm to School team. One of my responsibilities in that role was to grow lettuce for the high school <a href="https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1506533013953" target="_blank">cafeteria lunches</a>!</p><p>At the high school, we grew lettuce with the <a href="http://www.evanleeorganics.com/" target="_blank">EvanLEE Organics</a>' Grow Towers, which are indoor growing racks. We had grow towers in the cafeteria kitchen, classrooms, and even the high school greenhouse.</p><p>The grow towers use a terraponic system. In this system, plant trays are planted with soil and seeds as usual, but instead of watering the soil directly, water is added to the water pan that the trays rest in. Holes in the bottom of the planted trays allow the soil and plants to take up water as needed.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJTbBJ-i0ddxkIS5ot0bt5V-_aJsITMhtjx3iOPHk6RGMcy_61oKEwVEU2oVDNDRU_eJbNoPPfon6kpVLW4t28ijOSWQ9MUvbxxcoCKSW3vo8QfmcxBUws_36cr9N67KFBkpYx9L74qUvXfGj-Y5C-a7fI9q5YEjI6bxC5ey5JgWAwc9Ck8LWekmYdoQ/s1800/IMG-1324.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJTbBJ-i0ddxkIS5ot0bt5V-_aJsITMhtjx3iOPHk6RGMcy_61oKEwVEU2oVDNDRU_eJbNoPPfon6kpVLW4t28ijOSWQ9MUvbxxcoCKSW3vo8QfmcxBUws_36cr9N67KFBkpYx9L74qUvXfGj-Y5C-a7fI9q5YEjI6bxC5ey5JgWAwc9Ck8LWekmYdoQ/w426-h640/IMG-1324.JPG" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Students and staff helped to plant, maintain, harvest, and serve the greens that we grew. The lettuce was offered in the high school <a href="https://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?sid=1506533013953" target="_blank">cafeteria lunches</a> and donated to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HinghamFoodPantry/" target="_blank">Hingham Food Pantry</a>. I enjoyed working with the community to offer fresh, delicious, and nutritious meals. In the 2019-2020 school year, we served over 150 pounds of our own organically grown lettuce!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To learn more about the <a href="http://www.evanleeorganics.com/" target="_blank">EvanLEE Organics</a>' Grow System at Hingham High School, please watch <a href="https://vimeo.com/762954117" target="_blank">this video</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='450' height='374' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz6rtF44RjiKp8oWfX28vwjemPWxWi0TtkLEGRsAk_b_9mkZngpd-tNkPaEkATR_zhbsi7qEv_4UBLGaBMUcQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div>Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-42057026526948465262022-03-06T08:48:00.000-05:002022-03-06T08:48:34.216-05:00Inspiring Reads<p>I am very excited to be working at the <a href="https://www.wellesleyfreelibrary.org/" target="_blank">Wellesley</a>, <a href="https://dedhamlibrary.com/" target="_blank">Dedham</a>, and <a href="https://www.westwoodlibrary.org/" target="_blank">Westwood</a> Public Libraries! Lately I have been reading inspirational books, and I have found them to be so hopeful, thought-provoking, and motivational that I wanted to share some with you.</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhguGoqh-Hir1qXoO2G1ZlW6KWul7wbdLKXWh2uCDkGzwuJFhRCc5L7UjT8qyblWaY7HBInifurV1ntQ88jbbNDJmtz8HUGcly_nA4I3aJTP1-J9OML311PnVsA3EIWiJDcEMBVbmq_0D2p-XVk4VqAkF5MsUdVWVZ5hlD3i_ceA34WKjlGVjMNRmhSEw=s450" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhguGoqh-Hir1qXoO2G1ZlW6KWul7wbdLKXWh2uCDkGzwuJFhRCc5L7UjT8qyblWaY7HBInifurV1ntQ88jbbNDJmtz8HUGcly_nA4I3aJTP1-J9OML311PnVsA3EIWiJDcEMBVbmq_0D2p-XVk4VqAkF5MsUdVWVZ5hlD3i_ceA34WKjlGVjMNRmhSEw=w133-h200" width="133" /></a></b></div><b>The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World<br /></b><b>by His Holiness the <a href="https://www.dalailama.com/" target="_blank">Dalai Lama</a> and <a href="https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/peace/1984/tutu/biographical/" target="_blank">Archbishop Desmond Tutu</a>, with </b><b><a href="https://www.douglascarltonabrams.com/" target="_blank">Douglas Abrams</a></b><b> </b><p></p><p></p><p>How do you find joy in life with the difficulties we face everyday and all of the suffering in the world? Spiritual leaders Archbishop Tutu and the Dalai Lama meet for a week in Dharamsala, India, to discuss how they live joyful lives through their different practices, and how you can do it yourself. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhK6UEeBOIZzea6-wIugVuBfejnKjNZESsjbyxDPjQxYKyYX_wmS-vUaaI_ds-GzccHuDLkeDt1czlTGqFO1fA4Z2qgvrES31yafsfjaI_yChij4XB_QBX2OBrFJOFSDnpSZXFDwIPRIT4RxM0g4z3ud4yVW2r9DyCD_2Ta4XDOs8_ZzXI2i8Y3X7-Yhg=s498" style="font-weight: 700; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="498" data-original-width="310" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhK6UEeBOIZzea6-wIugVuBfejnKjNZESsjbyxDPjQxYKyYX_wmS-vUaaI_ds-GzccHuDLkeDt1czlTGqFO1fA4Z2qgvrES31yafsfjaI_yChij4XB_QBX2OBrFJOFSDnpSZXFDwIPRIT4RxM0g4z3ud4yVW2r9DyCD_2Ta4XDOs8_ZzXI2i8Y3X7-Yhg=w124-h200" width="124" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life<br /></b><b>by <a href="https://plumvillage.org/" target="_blank">Thich Nhat Hanh</a></b></p><p>Vietnamese Buddhist Zen Master and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh shares his stories and wisdom, to teach us how to increase our awareness and find peace in every moment even during stressful times.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6WR2Aen8MnPzDZDPPrH3g45XKm02FwdhPnMsTgyUQ6Q05eEwdbMts9ANWzBGPRpqs4wPSaoYbXMV358-d-N7tHrtXhtIR_hY1ocdG7TOt5eZ_QLxh0JRDtMqFM1TxII2VYEjIr9cxDI-EBzR4dvnj2sFMWYo3e9RDPn3J0psH-H5kLqgbaRMYm96oYA=s500" style="font-weight: 700; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="328" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6WR2Aen8MnPzDZDPPrH3g45XKm02FwdhPnMsTgyUQ6Q05eEwdbMts9ANWzBGPRpqs4wPSaoYbXMV358-d-N7tHrtXhtIR_hY1ocdG7TOt5eZ_QLxh0JRDtMqFM1TxII2VYEjIr9cxDI-EBzR4dvnj2sFMWYo3e9RDPn3J0psH-H5kLqgbaRMYm96oYA=w131-h200" width="131" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>The Book of Hope: A Survival Guide for Trying Times<br /></b><b>by <a href="https://www.janegoodall.org/" target="_blank">Jane Goodall</a> and <a href="https://www.douglascarltonabrams.com/" target="_blank">Douglas Abrams</a></b></p><p>It is not easy to feel hopeful with the global climate crisis that is affecting humans, animals, and the environment. Through Jane Goodall's experiences and conversations with Douglas Abrams, discover more about hope, Jane's four reasons for hope, and Jane's thoughts on how we can live in harmony with nature.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjx9SUk_O9lwhSoX4ALu0ec0h2A8Re7rIfjCv31lMuJdRfui0YAuCN4sYE8-bWXKSmQgEf7BNGqR52yOSXXjSdKP8ZA7Qm6uo87S6mOhBnrAQwKYbCGGCy71lM9Y6s6X1zpiTOj_MXs4Fm1Y39TpKAXRv9aE_nnylloMfZBuLfmkxGaXEJu_I2-oSImrw=s350" style="font-weight: 700; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="247" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjx9SUk_O9lwhSoX4ALu0ec0h2A8Re7rIfjCv31lMuJdRfui0YAuCN4sYE8-bWXKSmQgEf7BNGqR52yOSXXjSdKP8ZA7Qm6uo87S6mOhBnrAQwKYbCGGCy71lM9Y6s6X1zpiTOj_MXs4Fm1Y39TpKAXRv9aE_nnylloMfZBuLfmkxGaXEJu_I2-oSImrw=w141-h200" width="141" /></a></div><p></p><p><b>The Gift of Anger: And Other Lessons from My Grandfather Mahatma Gandhi<br /></b><b>by </b><a href="https://www.arungandhi.net/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Arun Gandhi</a></p><p>Arun Gandhi recounts living with his renown grandfather, Mohandas “Mahatma” Gandhi for two years, when he was just twelve years old. Each chapter provides a different lesson on how to live peacefully and create positive change in the world.</p><p>Happy Reading!</p>Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-48495359407889138582022-02-25T13:42:00.005-05:002022-03-06T07:33:03.504-05:00Fermentation: Make Your Own Sauerkraut!If you are interested in making your own fermented foods and don't know where to start, sauerkraut is a great first project. It's very easy and requires only two ingredients: cabbage and salt. Here I will share with you how to make your very own sauerkraut!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><b><div style="padding: 56.25% 0px 0px; position: relative;"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/681978857?h=664a727691&badge=0&autopause=0&player_id=0&app_id=58479" style="height: 100%; left: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; width: 100%;" title="Fermentation: Make Your Own Sauerkraut!"></iframe></div><script src="https://player.vimeo.com/api/player.js"></script><div><b><br /></b></div>Sauerkraut Recipe</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Ingredients and materials</b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Cabbage, shredded (1 pound per pint jar)</li><li>Sea salt or Himalayan salt (2 teaspoons per pound of cabbage)</li><ul><li><i>Please note: do not use iodized salt</i></li></ul><li>Glass jars (for example, wide mouth 1-pint mason jars)</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><div><b>Directions</b></div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Add the shredded cabbage and 2 teaspoons salt per pound of cabbage in a mixing bowl.</li><li>Mix and knead the mixture until the cabbage releases its juices.</li><li>Tightly pack the mixture into clean glass jars and leave at least an inch of headroom at the top.</li><li>Cover the jar(s) loosely and place in an undisturbed, dark spot if possible.</li><li>Press the sauerkraut down once a day, so that the liquid rises above the top of the kraut. </li><li>Let the cabbage ferment for 4-5 days, then taste the kraut. If you like the taste, store the sauerkraut in the fridge. Otherwise, continue to ferment for as long as you would like. The sauerkraut can be stored in the fridge for many months.</li><ul><li><i>Tip: </i>I usually like to ferment my sauerkraut for about a week, because the liquid in the sauerkraut tends to evaporate off over time, and the cabbage should be submerged in liquid during fermentation. But adjust the fermentation time depending on your personal preference, the environment, and your experience.</li></ul><li>Enjoy the sauerkraut when it's done!</li></ol><div><b>Variations</b></div></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><i>Add Color: </i>Try combinations of white and purple cabbage, or add some other root vegetables, such as carrots, beets, turnips, etc.</li><li><i>Add Spices: </i>Caraway, anise, and fennel are all good candidates. Add 1 teaspoon per pound of cabbage, or more or less according to taste.</li></ul></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_DFFK8sIRDlw96RqonDuuF9gKUUio0TIJqtcKBbKQjS3XHSKe61IePYngxceiry9eAMMrHaYKt299HoWIv5rNGB2pVZUcgIXZfqJEBEPNh9wV52nRVwTDcfBTurQ8efxzqZjQ8vTxukvBzsIqnA-J4le5a9FH8STh_5-ZIzGiq8ymREzE8L3yDQFc_w=s604" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="453" data-original-width="604" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_DFFK8sIRDlw96RqonDuuF9gKUUio0TIJqtcKBbKQjS3XHSKe61IePYngxceiry9eAMMrHaYKt299HoWIv5rNGB2pVZUcgIXZfqJEBEPNh9wV52nRVwTDcfBTurQ8efxzqZjQ8vTxukvBzsIqnA-J4le5a9FH8STh_5-ZIzGiq8ymREzE8L3yDQFc_w=s320" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sauerkraut made with green cabbage (top jars) and red cabbage, carrots, and caraway (jars below and to the right)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Fermented foods <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/fermented-foods-can-add-depth-to-your-diet" target="_blank">may provide health benefits</a>, such as boosting the immune system, decreasing inflammation, and more.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJx8u10Ac5O4f8SZCXKy0l5ZDYjijHDPolpVD12isQFeLq6bnvXn4ssxnISIQ56yRl69MTUfrj3XyhOcdCdTvH1DW6erY2quedOKvr1eeM69qlgFQieWnO9kekC1JnqxRSUPnFopZlgkQkO56JSVXJ_qkS7egyExNzRk8mxLQ2oX9VFmX6aSHGBqhTmg=s500" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgJx8u10Ac5O4f8SZCXKy0l5ZDYjijHDPolpVD12isQFeLq6bnvXn4ssxnISIQ56yRl69MTUfrj3XyhOcdCdTvH1DW6erY2quedOKvr1eeM69qlgFQieWnO9kekC1JnqxRSUPnFopZlgkQkO56JSVXJ_qkS7egyExNzRk8mxLQ2oX9VFmX6aSHGBqhTmg=s320" width="256" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Looking for more fermentation projects? Check out the book <a href="https://feedmelikeyoumeanit.blogspot.com/2022/01/announcement-new-edition-of-real-food.html?fbclid=IwAR3w1PUbhYxQspvkQSeojBU5KzTTbkcLQZAkXz3kf3mLYycyaZp2hSKcgMI" target="_blank">Real Food Fermentation by Alex Lewin</a>, which has just been released with a revised and expanded second edition. Learning how to make sauerkraut from Alex at a <a href="http://slowfoodbu.blogspot.com/2009/11/krautin.html" target="_blank">Slow Food BU workshop</a> in 2009 was how I first got inspired to make it on my own at home! The book covers how to ferment foods and beverages of all kinds, with beautifully illustrated step by step photos. And if you enjoy the fermented tea kombucha, don't forget to read my contribution in the book with <a href="http://www.kombuchafuel.com/" target="_blank">tips on the kombucha "mother,"</a> which is also known as a SCOBY, or symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast.</div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Fermenting!</div></div>Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-55860177934176489822021-05-02T11:36:00.004-04:002021-05-03T14:31:09.403-04:00Bread Baking<p>What's better than a homemade loaf of bread? Here I will share with you three bread recipes that I love to make.</p><p>First is one of the most recent bread recipes that I learned about. It's a <a href="https://amandascookin.com/italian-bread-recipe/" target="_blank">homemade Italian bread</a>, that produces a soft and fluffy loaf. It doesn't require kneading and takes only a little over 2 hours to make, so it's a great recipe when you're short on time! Find the <a href="https://amandascookin.com/italian-bread-recipe/" target="_blank">recipe here</a> from <a href="https://amandascookin.com/" target="_blank">Amanda's Cookin'</a>. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjf8QIUQuVr4PEfMJdBv7LsGDYvkd9I3TgsN4NVJazymPLcFNSPAQxwVOFbsEZeSVicTWpBqW7Jh5Mpmp9fTHG2QsbJk7PQylHAQz57mN-Q_jrWcmNGpz0u_7Wdm21RqIIFVZpZ1iKwF-j/s1800/Homemade+Italian+Bread.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjf8QIUQuVr4PEfMJdBv7LsGDYvkd9I3TgsN4NVJazymPLcFNSPAQxwVOFbsEZeSVicTWpBqW7Jh5Mpmp9fTHG2QsbJk7PQylHAQz57mN-Q_jrWcmNGpz0u_7Wdm21RqIIFVZpZ1iKwF-j/s320/Homemade+Italian+Bread.JPG" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Homemade Italian Bread</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Next is <a href="https://breadtopia.com/cooks-illustrated-almost-no-knead/" target="_blank">Cook's Illustrated Almost No-Knead Bread</a>. It involves very little kneading, but it does require some planning ahead, with a first rise of 8-18 hours and a second rise of 2 hours. The bread is cooked in a dutch oven, initially with the lid on, and then cooked for the last 10-15 minutes with the lid off. It makes a loaf with a very crunchy crust, which is delicious! Learn how to make the <a href="https://breadtopia.com/cooks-illustrated-almost-no-knead/" target="_blank">Almost No-Knead Bread here</a>. Pictured below is the white flour recipe, which is the one I usually make. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhXsyT2glVzYDTux6qKATntJneWwNnpbGxkfe2nUIuc7JGeOYa8C8X33x_4L8u65EL2EK_sVP8qvDIvNZayOM5PYUyvDMOGGSyVroD-GDcm2IoHFMUocLK7Ltl0pvsSfHLGRW16B4TTJ89/s2048/Almost+No-Knead+Bread.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1972" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhXsyT2glVzYDTux6qKATntJneWwNnpbGxkfe2nUIuc7JGeOYa8C8X33x_4L8u65EL2EK_sVP8qvDIvNZayOM5PYUyvDMOGGSyVroD-GDcm2IoHFMUocLK7Ltl0pvsSfHLGRW16B4TTJ89/s320/Almost+No-Knead+Bread.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Almost No-Knead Bread</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Finally there is my fiancé's great-grandmother's bread recipe. This recipe uses a traditional hand kneading method, with a first rise of 1.5 hours and a second rise of 1.5 hours. The recipe yields three, traditional white bread loaves. We made this bread for my fiancé's grandmother a few weeks ago when we celebrated her 101st birthday, and she loves to eat this bread that she used to make when she was younger! The recipe is below. 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This 7-acre bog is the last active cranberry bog in Foxborough, MA.<br />
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<b>Fun cranberry facts</b><br />
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<li>Did you know that cranberries are one of the few fruits originally native to North America?</li>
<li>Cranberries do not grow in water. They grow on vines, and air pockets inside fresh cranberries allow them to float on water.</li>
<li>Cranberries may be <a href="https://www.oceanspray.com/en/Our-Story/About-the-Harvest" target="_blank">dry or wet harvested</a> in the fall. In the <b>dry harvest method</b>, a mechanical picker harvests the cranberries from the vines. With the <b>wet harvest method</b>, cranberry bogs are flooded with water, and water reels mix the water loosening the berries from the vines. The cranberries can then be gathered together, because they float on water.</li>
<li>Only around 5% of cranberries are sold fresh while the other 95% are sold as cranberry sauce, juice, dried cranberries, and more.</li>
<li>Around 400 million pounds of cranberries are consumed by Americans a year! Almost 80 million of these pounds are eaten during the week of Thanksgiving.</li>
<li>There are numerous health benefits associated with eating cranberries. They contain antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and fiber, including vitamin C. Cranberry consumption may also reduce the risk of developing urinary tract infections.</li>
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Learn more about cranberries and the bog when you walk along the 1/2 mile <a href="https://www.patriot-place.com/tenant/cranberrybog/" target="_blank">trail at Patriot Place</a>. It's open from dawn to dusk, 7 days per week, at 1 Bass Pro Drive, Foxborough, MA.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: x-small;">Sources:</span></b><br />
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<li><a href="https://www.oceanspray.com/Our-Story/About-the-Cranberry"><span style="font-size: x-small;">https://www.oceanspray.com/</span></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.patriot-place.com/tenant/cranberrybog/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">https://www.patriot-place.com/tenant/cranberrybog/</span></a></li>
<li><a href="https://thatsitfruit.com/blog/10-interesting-facts-about-cranberries/"><span style="font-size: x-small;">https://thatsitfruit.com/blog/10-interesting-facts-about-cranberries/</span></a></li>
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Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-47189117434865261232019-08-09T12:34:00.001-04:002019-08-09T12:37:06.577-04:00Mindfulness at MorningSunThis past July my fiancé and I went on a <a href="http://morningsuncommunity.org/event/treasure-of-life-all-ages-retreat/" target="_blank">Treasure of Life Mindfulness Retreat</a> at <a href="http://morningsuncommunity.org/" target="_blank">MorningSun Mindfulness Center</a> in the <a href="https://plumvillage.org/" target="_blank">Plum Village</a> tradition. <a href="https://plumvillage.org/about/plum-village/" target="_blank">Plum Village</a> is a Buddhist monastery in France founded by <a href="https://plumvillage.org/about/thich-nhat-hanh/" target="_blank">Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay)</a>. The <a href="https://plumvillage.org/about/plum-village/" target="_blank">goal of the Plum Village community</a> is to create "a healthy, nourishing environment where people can learn the art of living in harmony with one another and with the Earth."<br />
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Likewise, the <a href="http://morningsuncommunity.org/mindfulness-center/" target="_blank">MorningSun community</a> in New Hampshire strives "to be a resource for people working to create a better world by sharing practices that can build peace, and develop vital and thriving relationships between individuals, families, organizations and the Earth." <a href="http://morningsuncommunity.org/members-and-residents/" target="_blank">MorningSun was co-founded by Fern Dorresteyn and Michael Ciborski</a>, who lived and trained at the Plum Village monastery for nine years.<br />
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The four day retreat was busy, with activities beginning at 7 am and ending at 9 pm. We had daily Dharma talks to learn more about the Plum Village tradition and ways to practice <a href="https://plumvillage.org/mindfulness-practice/" target="_blank">mindfulness</a>, being aware and present in the moment. There were multiple opportunities for meditation everyday, including <a href="https://plumvillage.org/mindfulness-practice/sitting-meditation/" target="_blank">sitting meditation</a>, working meditation, and <a href="https://plumvillage.org/mindfulness-practice/walking-meditation/" target="_blank">walking meditation</a>. The <a href="https://plumvillage.org/mindfulness-practice/bell-of-mindfulness/" target="_blank">bell of mindfulness</a> notified us when the next activity was going to start, but it was also used as a reminder for everyone to stop what they were currently doing, be aware of our breathing, and take the moment to relax and be mindful. From 9 pm until after breakfast the following morning, we had periods of <a href="https://plumvillage.org/mindfulness-practice/noble-silence/" target="_blank">noble silence</a> to cultivate mindfulness, awareness, and to wind down at the end of the day.<br />
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One of the enriching aspects of this retreat was that it was an all ages retreat. There was a separate children's program for certain periods, and other times the entire community practiced together. Tasty vegan and vegetarian meals were prepared and shared with the MorningSun community, and we often ate at the picnic tables by Blueberry Pond.<br />
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If you are interested in learning more about <a href="http://morningsuncommunity.org/" target="_blank">MorningSun Mindfulness Center</a> and <a href="https://plumvillage.org/" target="_blank">Plum Village</a>, visit their websites. Other mindfulness centers and resources in the Plum Village tradition can be found on the <a href="http://www.herbalmedicinebox.com/p/other-resources.html" target="_blank">Other Resources page</a>!Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-89914923773083898112018-07-26T12:03:00.000-04:002018-07-26T12:03:25.676-04:0019th Annual Harvard Nutrition and Obesity Symposium: Sugar<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <a href="http://www.norch.org/event/sugar-19th-annual-harvard-nutrition-and-obesity-symposium/" target="_blank">19th Annual Harvard Nutrition and Obesity Symposium</a> was held on July 11th and 12th. This year’s topic was
<b>Sugar: Epidemiologic, Physiologic, and Policy Considerations of the Sugar
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According to <a href="https://epi.grants.cancer.gov/diet/foodsources/added_sugars/" target="_blank">research from the National Cancer Institute</a>, <b>Americans consume around 22 teaspoons of added
sugar per day, with ~50% of added sugar coming from beverages</b>. Because sugar-sweetened beverages are the largest source of added sugar in the American diet,
many studies have delved into this topic.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>Increased intake of sugary beverages has been associated with negative health effects, such as weight gain, obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, gout, and tooth decay. Higher intake of sugary beverages has also been associated with decreased student academic performance, including the areas of grammar, reading, writing, and math.<br />
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To address some of the negative effects of sugar, a number
of cities in the U.S. and other countries have added <b>soda/sugar sweetened
beverage taxes </b>to discourage their purchase. Some have even taken it a step
further, with <a href="https://www.vox.com/2018/1/17/16870014/junk-food-tax" target="_blank">junk food taxes added in Mexico and Hungary</a>. Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/07/health/obesity-chile-sugar-regulations.html" target="_blank">Chile is taking an impressive and large-scale approach to confront the obesity epidemic</a>. High sugar beverages have a hefty 18% tax. Warning
labels are put on the front of food and beverage packages with added sugars, sodium,
saturated fats, or calories that surpass certain thresholds. Restrictions are placed on child marketing. In addition, there is a total advertising ban on all TV and cinema from 6 am – 10
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Funds raised from sugar sweetened beverage taxes and similar taxes may be used for public health initiatives, such as supporting nutrition and physical activities in schools. Benefits of these taxes can include decreased consumption of unhealthy foods, decreased rates of overweight and obesity leading to healthcare cost savings, decreased mortality rates, increased number of quality of life years, and increased years of life for individuals.<br />
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<b>Conflicting results have been found regarding whether low/zero
calorie sweeteners are better or not compared to caloric sweeteners. </b>Dr. Richard
Mattes suggested that rather than lumping sweeteners into a category, each type of sweetener presents a unique metabolic challenge. Taste receptors
are located all over the body, and the signaling cascades they initiate vary
depending on the sweetener type and where it binds to in the body. Dr. Eran Elinav noted how the human microbiome varies according to the
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<b>Overall, the fewer added sweeteners you consume, the
better it is for your health. </b>Different guidelines exist for recommended limitations on added sugar
intake. The <a href="https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/" target="_blank">2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans suggests</a> limiting added
sugars to less than 10% of total caloric intake. The <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/HealthyEating/Nutrition/Added-Sugars_UCM_305858_Article.jsp#.W1jedthKiLJ" target="_blank">American Heart Association recommends</a> an intake of no more than half of one’s daily discretionary
calories to come from added sugar. For most women, that's approximately 6 teaspoons per day, or 100 calories from sugar. For men, it's about 9 teaspoons per day, or 150 calories. While it may be difficult to determine the amount of added sugars in your foods and beverages, <a href="https://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/LabelingNutrition/ucm385663.htm" target="_blank">changes are coming to nutrition facts labels</a>. Added sugars are scheduled to be declared
on nutrition facts labels by 2020 for large manufacturers and by 2021 for small
companies. Some manufacturers have already begun updating their nutrition facts labels!<br />
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Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-91589692083444376252017-03-11T11:09:00.000-05:002017-03-12T14:01:52.549-04:00Wild Harmony FarmThis February Sean Conroy and I took care of <a href="http://www.wildharmonyfarm.com/" target="_blank">Wild Harmony Farm</a> in Exeter, Rhode Island! This polycultural farm features beef cattle, chickens, pigs, a vegetable garden, raspberries, blueberries, an apple orchard, maple trees, and bees.<br />
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On our first day, we helped farmer Ben Coerper gather sap from maple trees. The maple sap gets boiled down to remove excess water to produce maple syrup. It takes 40 gallons of sap to produce 1 gallon of maple syrup!<br />
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We also fed and watered the animals, including USDA certified organic Berkshire and Berkshire-Cross hogs that rotationally graze in the woods.<br />
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<span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: black;">The Red Devon cattle also rotationally graze and are 100% grass fed. They are only given hay during the cold months and have access to fresh grass during the growing season. </span><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="color: black;"></span> </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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In the winter, the chickens have access to the barn for protection from the cold weather. The chickens are USDA Certified Organic and provide organic eggs. During the growing season the chickens rotationally graze behind the cattle herd on pastures, eating grass and bugs while providing fertilizer and managing pests on the farm.<br />
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<b>Organic meat: what does it mean? </b><br />
The pigs, chicken, and eggs at <a href="http://www.wildharmonyfarm.com/" target="_blank">Wild Harmony Farm</a> are USDA Certified Organic. Organic businesses need to show they are
protecting natural resources and biodiversity. To meet organic livestock
requirements, animals need to live in an environment that accommodates
their normal behavior and health with year-round access to the outdoors.
They must be raised on certified organic land and fed 100% certified
organic feed. At <a href="http://www.wildharmonyfarm.com/" target="_blank">Wild Harmony Farm</a>, animals are fed <a href="http://www.wildharmonyfarm.com/gmo" target="_blank">organic and non-GMO grains</a>. Animal health and welfare standards must also be met. Livestock
cannot be given antibiotics, added growth hormones, animal byproducts,
or other prohibited ingredients. <a href="https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/programs-offices/national-organic-program" target="_blank">Learn more about USDA organic regulations</a>.<br />
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It was a fun week on the farm! Wild Harmony Farm <a href="http://www.wildharmonyfarm.com/buy" target="_blank">products are available</a> wholesale, through their CSA (Community Supported Agriculture), and at their farm store. Read more about Wild Harmony Farm and farmers Rachael Slattery and Ben Coerper on their <a href="http://www.wildharmonyfarm.com/" target="_blank">website</a>. Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-41737731416771372742016-12-29T14:45:00.001-05:002017-03-10T16:21:45.231-05:00Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo in Boston!The <a href="http://www.eatright.org/" target="_blank">Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics</a> annual <a href="http://www.eatrightfnce.org/FNCE/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE)</a> was in Boston this year! This is a national meeting that offers over 100 research and educational lectures, presentations, and culinary demos.<br />
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Sessions I attended included "<a href="http://s19.a2zinc.net/clients/Academy/FNCE2016/Public/SessionDetails.aspx?FromPage=Sessions.aspx&SessionID=483&SessionDateID=19" target="_blank">Food Allergies: School Guidelines and Education</a>," "<a href="http://s19.a2zinc.net/clients/Academy/FNCE2016/Public/SessionDetails.aspx?FromPage=Sessions.aspx&SessionID=461&SessionDateID=19" target="_blank">Using Science to Further Define FODMAPs and Simplify Patient Education</a>," and "<a href="http://s19.a2zinc.net/clients/Academy/FNCE2016/Public/SessionDetails.aspx?FromPage=Sessions.aspx&SessionID=455&SessionDateID=18" target="_blank">The Gut-Brain Highway: Can Traffic Be Regulated by Diet?</a>" In The Gut-Brain Highway session, I learned that the microbiota was impacted differently by the amount of almond processing in Taylor et al.'s research. Chopped almonds were found to have the most impact compared to the control, rather than whole almonds, roasted almonds, or almond butter.<br />
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In addition to lectures, over 300 <a href="http://www.eatrightfnce.org/FNCE/Exhibits/">exhibitors</a> participated at <a href="http://www.eatrightfnce.org/FNCE/Default.aspx">FNCE Boston</a>. I discovered many new food and nutrition related products and had samples galore! One tasty find was <a href="http://bienafoods.com/" target="_blank">Biena Chickpea Snacks</a>, roasted chickpeas that are light, delicious, and crunchy.<br />
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I enjoyed going to <a href="http://www.eatrightfnce.org/FNCE/Default.aspx">FNCE</a> and learning about the latest nutrition research, learning about new food products, and talking with other nutrition students and professionals!<br />
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Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-73472201376397054482016-08-25T18:48:00.000-04:002016-08-25T18:52:31.473-04:00Probiotics and Irritable Bowel SyndromeThis past April, I presented my research with Dr. Suzanne Neubauer on <b>Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Probiotics</b> at the <a href="https://www.eatrightma.org/" target="_blank">Massachusetts Dietetic Association</a>'s <a href="https://www.eatrightma.org/convention/" target="_blank">Annual Nutrition Convention and Exposition</a>. This research was a part of the Seminar in Clinical Nutrition course that I took in <a href="https://www.framingham.edu/academics/colleges/science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics/food-and-nutrition/coordinated-program/index" target="_blank">Framingham State University's Coordinated Program in Dietetics</a>. Below is a summary of my findings.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/digestive-diseases/irritable-bowel-syndrome/Pages/definition-facts.aspx" target="_blank">Irritable bowel syndrome</a> </b>(IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort and abnormal bowel habits, with an estimated global prevalence of 11%. It has unclear causes and is diagnosed based on symptoms rather than structural abnormalities. Probiotic supplementation has been proposed to treat IBS, because the fecal microbiota composition of patients with IBS has been found to be significantly different compared to healthy patients. </div>
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A <b>review of 21 primary studies </b>was performed to examine the efficacy of probiotic treatment on IBS symptoms in subjects over 16 years old. Most of the studies reviewed were double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized controlled trials. While some trials examined multi-strain probiotics, others assessed the influence of individual probiotic strains.</div>
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The results suggest abdominal pain, bloating, stool frequency, stool consistency, adequate relief, and quality of life are not adequately addressed with <b>multi-strain probiotics </b>in patients with all types of IBS. Different dosages, compositions of probiotic mixtures, treatment lengths, and subtypes of IBS studied make trials on probiotics hard to compare. The results were also impacted by the placebo effect, which may be a common occurrence in IBS trials, because IBS has unclear etiologies and is diagnosed based on subjective report of symptoms. </div>
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Meanwhile, impacts of single strains of <i>Escherichia</i>, <i>Bifidobacterium</i>, <i>Saccharomyces</i>, and <i>Lactobacillus</i> were limited and varied according to specific strains. Drawing general conclusions from the studies on <b>single-strain probiotics</b> is not straightforward, as outcomes were strain specific, and some results were only observed in one bacterial strain in one trial.</div>
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<b>Due to the inadequate number of studies that demonstrate substantial benefits of probiotics, single- and multi-strain probiotic supplements are not recommended for IBS treatment</b>. However, if patients with IBS are interested, taking up to 8 strains of probiotics and up to 9x10^11 CFU per day has been shown to be safe.</div>
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I was surprised to discover there was not enough evidence to support supplementing with probiotics to treat IBS. However, following a <a href="http://www.health.harvard.edu/diet-and-weight-loss/a-new-diet-to-manage-irritable-bowel-syndrome" target="_blank">low-FODMAP diet may help to manage IBS symptoms</a>. In addition, find out what else probiotics may be good for at the <a href="http://www.bostonferments.com/" target="_blank">Boston Fermentation Festival</a> this Sunday!</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Probiotics Research Sources</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">1. Begtrup et al. <i>Scand J Gastroenterol</i>. 2013;48(10)1127-1135. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">6. Roberts et al. <i>BMC Gastroenterol</i>. 2013;13:45. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">11. Wong et al. <i>Dig Dis Sci.</i> 2015;60(1):186-194.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">12. Yoon et al. <i>J Gastroenterol Hepatol.</i> 2014;29(1):52-59. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">15. Dapoigny et al. <i>World J Gastroenterol. </i>2012;18(17):2067-2075. </span></div>
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Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-33649118651950278792016-06-13T13:39:00.000-04:002017-03-15T14:52:32.054-04:00Dietetic Internship Rotations at Needham Public SchoolsAs a part of the <a href="https://www.framingham.edu/academics/graduate-studies/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-science-coordinated-program/master-of-science-concentration-in-food-and-nutrition-specialization-in-coordinated-program-in-dietetics">M.S. Coordinated Program in Dietetics at Framingham State University</a>, I completed my food service and school nutrition rotations at <a href="http://www.needham.k12.ma.us/index.php">Needham Public Schools (NPS)</a> this spring. At <a href="http://rwd1.needham.k12.ma.us/food_services/">NPS</a>, the school cafeteria is considered the nutrition classroom, where students can learn about healthy eating through the nutritious and delicious food options offered. <br />
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For my food service rotation, I visited and learned about how <a href="http://rwd1.needham.k12.ma.us/food_services/School%20Information">each of the school cafeterias</a> in the district operates. At NPS, each school is lucky to have its own kitchen! Projects that I was involved with included updating and training the cafeteria managers on the department's standard operating procedures and designing and running a plate waste study at the three secondary schools. I attended meetings and events, such as monthly manager meetings, the <a href="http://www.schoolnutrition.info/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=699741">USDA Foods Conference</a>, and <a href="http://www.tec-coop.org/">The Education Collaborative (TEC)</a> food service director meetings. During staff relief, I helped to manage the <a href="http://rwd1.needham.k12.ma.us/food_services/High%20Rock">cafeteria at High Rock Middle School</a>, which is a <a href="http://www.fns.usda.gov/hussc/healthierus-school-challenge-smarter-lunchrooms">HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC)</a>, Gold Award of Distinction winner. The HUSSC is a voluntary certification, highlighting schools with healthier environments by encouraging nutrition and physical activity.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Buffalo chicken "wings of fire" with a warm biscuit, melon, vegetables, and salad for lunch at Needham High School</td></tr>
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In addition to food service, I had the opportunity to teach nutrition lessons in the classroom for students in elementary, middle, and high school. This included an activity on the <a href="http://johnstalkerinstitute.org/blog/wellness/2016/05/food-group-fun-at-mitchell-elementary-school/">five food groups with third grade students at Mitchell Elementary School</a>, and a lesson on <a href="http://johnstalkerinstitute.org/blog/wellness/2016/05/pollard-middle-school-demystifies-food-marketing/">food marketing with middle school students at Pollard Middle School</a>. I enjoyed teaching to students of various age levels at the different schools.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Teaching the five food groups with MyPlate</td></tr>
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Throughout the experience, I worked with a variety of staff in the
<a href="http://rwd1.needham.k12.ma.us/food_services/">Nutrition Services department</a>, including the Nutrition Services
director, Nutrition Outreach Coordinator, secretaries, cafeteria
managers, and food service workers. I also worked with other staff and members of the school community, including teachers, custodial staff, and students.<br />
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I learned a lot about school nutrition at <a href="http://rwd1.needham.k12.ma.us/food_services/">Needham Public Schools</a>. I'm looking forward to continuing to learn more about school nutrition by assisting the food services department at <a href="http://www.dedham.k12.ma.us/pages/Dedham_Public_Schools/Students/Food_Services">Dedham Public Schools</a>!Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-10352891899421172302015-08-23T10:00:00.000-04:002015-08-24T16:04:54.120-04:00Nutrition Experiences at Framingham State UniversityThis past school year I had the opportunity to work as a graduate assistant at <a href="http://www.johnstalkerinstitute.org/">The John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition at Framingham State University</a>. The John Stalker Institute (JSI) provides information, resources, and workshops for Massachusetts school and child nutrition professionals, to address child nutrition and healthy nutrition environments. My work involved publicizing professional development, resources, and information about school nutrition through social media. I also attended JSI workshops and events, such as a <a href="http://johnstalkerinstitute.org/blog/blog/2015/03/26/back-to-basics-fresh-vegetables-and-fruits-at-dover-sherborn/">Back to Basics: Fresh Vegetables and Fruits Workshop to Go</a> and the <a href="http://johnstalkerinstitute.org/blog/blog/2015/05/27/2015-healthy-kids-healthy-programs-summit-day-one/">2015 Healthy Kids, Healthy Programs Summit</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Prepared dishes from a Back to Basics: Fresh Vegetables and Fruits Workshop to Go</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2015 Healthy Kids, Healthy Programs Summit: Day One - The Learning Connection with Dr. Robert Murray</td></tr>
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I enjoyed learning about school nutrition and expanding my skills in online communications through my work at JSI. Read posts that I wrote <a href="http://johnstalkerinstitute.org/blog/blog/author/annabelleho/">for the JSI blog</a> and that I contributed to about the <a href="http://www.chefsmovetoschools.org/chefs-in-schools-in-beverly-ma/">Chefs in Schools initiative in Beverly Public Schools</a> on the <a href="http://www.chefsmovetoschools.org/">Chefs Move to Schools</a> blog.<br />
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Although I am no longer at JSI, I have an exciting and busy year ahead! This will be my final year of graduate school in the <a href="https://www.framingham.edu/academics/graduate-studies/graduate-degree-programs/master-of-science-coordinated-program/master-of-science-concentration-in-food-and-nutrition-specialization-in-coordinated-program-in-dietetics">Coordinated Program of Dietetics at Framingham State University</a>. My research for the fall is on a contemporary topic: treating <a href="http://www.aboutibs.org/site/treatment/medications/probiotics-antibiotics">irritable bowel syndrome with probiotics</a>. Supervised practice experiences that I will have include a clinical rotation at <a href="http://www.lowellgeneral.org/">Lowell General Hospital</a>, foodservice and school nutrition rotations in the <a href="http://www.needham.k12.ma.us/">Needham Public Schools</a>, and a community nutrition rotation to be determined. After beginning to study <a href="http://www.bu.edu/academics/sar/programs/nutrition-dietetics/">nutrition at Boston University</a> for my bachelor's degree in 2007, I am looking forward to being eligible to take the national exam to become a <a href="http://www.eatrightpro.org/resources/career/become-an-rdn-or-dtr">registered dietitian</a> next year!Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-81893956332384947652015-05-19T09:21:00.002-04:002023-02-19T18:36:46.602-05:00How to Make Your Own Lip BalmMaking your own lip balm is very simple and rewarding. You only need two ingredients: oil and beeswax. In this post, I will provide directions on how to make your own lip balm, accompanied with photos to illustrate the process.<br />
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<b>Homemade Lip Balm Recipe</b><br />
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>3 oz. oil</li>
<ul>
<li>Such as almond oil, apricot kernel oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, olive oil, and more. Or, a combination of oils.</li>
</ul>
<li>1 oz. beeswax</li>
<li>Essential oils (optional, adds fragrance and prolongs the shelf-life of the lip balm)</li>
<ul>
<li>Such as cinnamon, lavender, and peppermint</li>
</ul>
<li>Empty lip balm tubes, jars, or containers for the lip balm</li>
<ul>
<li>Contact lens cases are also a perfect size!</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<li>Fill a pot a few inches high with water on the stove over
medium-heat, to make a hot water bath.</li>
<li>Combine the beeswax and oil in a heat-proof measuring cup.</li>
<li>Put the measuring cup in the hot water bath. Occasionally
stir the oil and beeswax well with a spoon. Take off the heat immediately once
all of the beeswax is melted. (Do not turn the heat up to high, because you do not want the oil to go rancid).</li>
<li>Slowly and carefully pour the oil and beeswax mixture into
your lip balm containers. </li>
<ul>
<li><i>Optional</i>: If you would like to use essential oils, they
should be added at the last step. Because essential oils are volatile, they
evaporate easily. After pouring the oil and beeswax mixture into a container, add the essential oil and cap the container immediately. I usually
add 1 drop of essential oil per lip balm tube (0.15 oz) or ~5 drops per 0.5
oz lip balm.</li>
</ul>
<li>Let the lip balm containers sit upright, until they cool
down to room temperature.</li>
</ol>
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You can also make red tinted lip gloss using the same methods above with 3 oz. <a href="http://www.herbalmedicinebox.com/2011/09/how-to-make-herbal-infused-oils.html">alkanet-root infused extra virgin olive oil,</a> 1 tbsp. castor oil, 1 oz. beeswax, and optional essential oil.<br />
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<b>A few suggestions on where to purchase ingredients:</b></div>
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<li><a href="http://www.cambridgenaturals.com/">Cambridge Naturals</a> in Porter Square</li>
<li><a href="https://www.mountainroseherbs.com/">Mountain Rose Herbs</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/">Whole Foods Market</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.burchbottle.com/">Burch Bottle & Packaging, Inc.</a> for lip balm containers</li>
</ul>
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Recipe inspired by <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Earthly-Bodies-Heavenly-Hair-Bodycare/dp/1886101043">Earthly Bodies & Heavenly Hair</a>, my <a href="https://www.bostonherbalstudies.com/">Boston School of Herbal Studies</a> courses, and personal experience.</div>
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Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-73856321845640290022015-03-16T13:02:00.001-04:002022-02-25T11:09:55.417-05:00Homemade Body CreamsHave you ever wondered how to make your own body cream? After learning how to make my own, I have never looked back. I often describe making a body cream as similar to but more complex than making mayonnaise, which is an emulsion.<br />
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To make body creams, I create an emulsion by combining water and fats, which normally do not mix. The water in homemade body creams makes them very hydrating for the skin: the recipe calls for equal amounts of fats and water, with beeswax aiding in the emulsification process. Below are directions and photos for how to make body creams. The photos in the photo gallery help to illustrate the process, numbered with the same steps as the directions. I recommend looking through the photo gallery and reading through the entire directions ahead of time.<br />
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<b>Homemade Body Cream Recipe</b><br />
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>6 oz. liquid oil</li>
<ul>
<li>Such as almond oil, apricot kernel oil, jojoba oil, olive oil, and more. Or, a combination of liquid oils.</li>
</ul>
<li>3 oz. solid oil/fat</li>
<ul>
<li>For example, cocoa butter, shea butter, coconut oil, or a combination.</li>
</ul>
<li>1 oz. beeswax</li>
<li>9 oz. distilled water (room temperature)</li>
<ul>
<li>Distilled water is recommend to prolong the shelf-life of the cream</li>
<li>Floral waters are another great option</li>
</ul>
<li>80 drops essential oil (optional, adds fragrance and prolongs the shelf-life of the cream)</li>
<ul>
<li>Such as lavender, rosemary, tea tree, others, or a combination.</li>
</ul>
<li>Jars for the creams</li>
<li>Blender or food processor</li>
</ul>
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<b>Directions:</b></div>
<div>
<ol>
<li>Combine the liquid oil, solid fat, and beeswax in a 16-oz. glass measuring cup.</li>
<li>Place the measuring cup in a pot partly filled with water, and heat on the stove over medium heat. Occasionally stir with a spoon until the solid fats and beeswax melt.</li>
<li>Remove the cup from the pot and allow the mixture to cool down to room temperature. Occasionally mix the mixture with a spoon to ensure the temperature and consistency is even. The mixture will become thick and creamy.</li>
<ul>
<li>This can take over an hour.</li>
<li>This process can be sped up by putting the cup in the refrigerator or a cool water bath. If this is done, occasionally stir the mixture and check the mixture frequently to check that the mixture does not get too solid or too cool.</li>
</ul>
<li>While waiting, put the 9 oz. of room temperature distilled water in your food processor or blender. </li>
<li>When the oil mixture has cooled down to room temperature, turn on the blender or food processor. Add a LITTLE of the oil mixture at a time to the distilled water. Continue this process VERY SLOWLY.</li>
<ul>
<li>You are creating an emulsion, encouraging water and oil to combine, although they normally do not mix.</li>
<li>If you add the oil mixture too quickly, the emulsion may not form or it may separate.</li>
<li>The emulsion process is facilitated when the oil mixture and distilled water are around the same temperature.</li>
<li>Alternatively, you could do the reverse process: add the oil mixture to the blender and slowly add the water to it. I have not tried this yet, however.</li>
</ul>
<li>It may take a bit of time for the fats and water to completely combine. The cream should become thick and white if the emulsion forms. </li>
<ul>
<li>Do not turn off the blender or food processor until the emulsion completely forms.</li>
</ul>
<li>Pour the cream into a 32-oz. measuring cup.</li>
<li>Mix in the essential oils to the cream if desired.</li>
<li>Pour the cream into small jars for storage. The cream will become more thick as it sets.</li>
<ul>
<li>These creams are perishable. Adding optional ingredients, such as essential oils or vitamin E, can help to preserve them. Refrigeration can prolong the shelf-life of your creams as well. I typically keep one jar out of the fridge for use, and store the rest in the fridge until I am ready to use them.</li>
</ul>
<li>Enjoy!</li>
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Recipe inspired by <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Earthly-Bodies-Heavenly-Hair-Bodycare/dp/1886101043">Earthly Bodies & Heavenly Hair</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rosemary-Gladstars-Herbal-Recipes-Vibrant/dp/1603420789">Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health</a>, my <a href="http://bostonherbalstudies.com/Home.chtml.html">Boston School of Herbal Studies</a> courses, and personal experience.</div>
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Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-73487560398604129032014-09-05T13:58:00.000-04:002014-09-05T22:13:43.146-04:00School Nutrition and GardeningWelcome to the new school year! This month I begin my position as a graduate assistant with the <b><a href="http://www.johnstalkerinstitute.org/index.htm">John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition</a> </b>at <a href="http://www.framingham.edu/">Framingham State University</a>. The <a href="http://www.johnstalkerinstitute.org/index.htm">John Stalker Institute</a> (JSI) provides information, resources, and workshops for Massachusetts school and child nutrition professionals, to address child nutrition and healthy nutrition environments. Visit the <a href="http://www.johnstalkerinstitute.org/index.htm">JSI website</a> to learn more about the institute. My work will relate to social media and online communications, and I am looking forward to learning more about school nutrition.<br />
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On the topic of <b>school nutrition</b>, I would like to share an infographic that I made and some information that I gathered on school gardening and nutrition, for my Computers in Nutrition Education course that I took last semester. Enjoy!<br />
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<b>School Gardening and Nutrition</b><br />
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There are many good reasons to incorporate gardening into the
classroom. School gardens are a great way to get children physically
active, and to engage student interest while teaching them about
science, nutrition, and numerous other topics. In particular, <b>several studies have demonstrated benefits of school gardening in relation to nutrition. For example:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>In 3<sup>rd</sup>-5<sup>th</sup>
grade students who participated in gardening activities in Texas,
students had an increased preference for vegetables and an increased
preference for fruits and vegetables as a snack.</li>
<li>Morris and colleagues found that in 1<sup>st</sup>
grade students involved with a school-gardening program, students
better identified food-groups and were more willing to taste vegetables.</li>
<li>In a study on 4<sup>th</sup>
grade students in California, the students who were involved in
garden-based nutrition education had a greater preference for
vegetables, including snow peas and zucchini, compared to a control
group and a group that only had classroom-based nutrition education. In a
six-month follow up, the garden group still had greater preferences for
broccoli, zucchini, and snow peas compared to the other groups.</li>
</ul>
The
development of eating habits begins at an early age, and garden-based
learning is one effective way to incorporate nutrition education into
the classroom and to promote healthy eating habits. For more benefits of
school gardening, please see the infographic below (click on the image to enlarge it if needed).<br />
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<b>Sources:</b></div>
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<li><span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;"><a data-mce-href="http://www.csgn.org/sites/csgn.org/files/35731633.pdf" href="http://www.csgn.org/sites/csgn.org/files/35731633.pdf">The child in the garden: An evaluative review of the benefits of school gardening</a></span></li>
<li><span data-mce-style="text-decoration: underline;" style="text-decoration: underline;"><a data-mce-href="http://www.journals.elsevierhealth.com/periodicals/yjada/article/S0002-8223%2802%2990027-1/abstract" href="http://www.journals.elsevierhealth.com/periodicals/yjada/article/S0002-8223%2802%2990027-1/abstract">Garden-enhanced
nutrition curriculum improves fourth-grade school children's knowledge
of nutrition and preferences for some vegetables</a></span></li>
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Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-39121631985744214812014-07-24T13:52:00.000-04:002014-07-24T13:53:08.087-04:00Mochi WafflesIf you have never had mochi, you are missing out. Mochi is a traditional Japanese sticky rice cake, and it is delicious!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Assorted mochi from <a href="http://www.mochi-kitchen.com/">Mochi Kitchen</a> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Pictured above is an assortment of freshly made mochi from <a href="http://www.mochi-kitchen.com/">Mochi Kitchen</a>, based in Somerville, MA. Although I have not made my own mochi from scratch before, I have bought pre-made <a href="http://www.grainaissance.com/mochi.html">Grainaissance Mochi</a> from <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/">Whole Foods</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brown rice, Grainaissance Mochi</td></tr>
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Just pre-heat the oven to 450°F, and cut the mochi into 1" - 2" squares.<br />
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Bake 8-10 minutes until the mochi puffs up, and they're done! Eat the mochi as is, or with sauces.<br />
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When I first heard about mochi waffles from my friend <a href="http://onakagaippai.wordpress.com/">Sean Kushi</a>, who ate them growing up, I could not believe I had not heard about them before. Waffles made out of mochi? Yes, please! Making mochi waffles, or moffles, is easy and quick; and they are gluten-free and tasty.<br />
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Luckily, I was already equipped with a waffle maker.<br />
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Pre-heat the waffle maker, and coat the surfaces with oil. When the waffle iron is ready, put in the mochi, cut to your preferred size.<br />
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Cook the mochi for about 4-5 minutes, depending on your waffle maker.<br />
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And your mochi waffle is ready! Eat moffles with maple syrup, natto, nut butters, or any toppings of your choosing. Savory or sweet toppings can be used, and check out some other topping ideas towards the end of this <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/2009/03/how-to-make-moffles-mochi-waffles-japanese-trend-what-is-a-moffle.html">article from Serious Eats</a>. Enjoy!</div>
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Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-70205378202725502472014-05-30T15:24:00.000-04:002014-05-30T15:30:43.347-04:00A Visit to VancouverI had a great time visiting a college friend in Vancouver this past month. Here are some highlights from my trip!<br />
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<a href="http://vancouver.ca/">The City of Vancouver</a> is a major tourist destination, and it is very beautiful. Vancouver tends to have a <a href="http://www.livingin-canada.com/climate-vancouver.html">mild climate</a> year-round, with warm summer days, and a rainy winter season. The city is very walkable, and there are bike lanes everywhere. Driving and public transportation are other options to get around Vancouver. In addition, there are many parks all over the city. <br />
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Grocery prices in Vancouver are quite high, although I did make some interesting finds, including this marinated cabbage, primed for fermenting.<br />
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On my first full day in Vancouver, my friend and I visited <a href="http://granvilleisland.com/public-market">Granville Island Public Market</a>. You can get to Granville Island by walking, by public transportation, and by ferry. I enjoyed going to <a href="http://granvilleisland.com/public-market">Granville Island Public Market</a>, and I went there twice during my stay. The public market features homemade products and independent food vendors. I had a delicious focaccia from <a href="http://www.terrabreads.com/">Terra Breads</a> at the public market, and the best chocolate covered mocha beans I've ever had from <a href="http://www.bonmanobon.com/">Bon Mano Bon</a>.<br />
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My friend showed my around Vancouver, and we visited several cultural landmarks, such as the <a href="http://www.inukshukgallery.com/inukshuk.html">Inukshuk</a>. <br />
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We also went to the <a href="http://www.summernightmarket.com/">International Summer Night Market</a> in nearby Richmond, British Columbia, which was a blast!<br />
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I found out that <a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/giftofyoga">Lululemon stores offer complimentary yoga classes</a> once a week, so that is what I did the following morning. For lunch, my friend and I had delicious lunch sets at <a href="http://www.kingyo-izakaya.ca/">Kingyo</a>,
which offers Japanese cuisine. We both ordered Kingyo's assorted deluxe
bento box for lunch (limited to only 10 sets per day). It was amazing.<br />
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After walking off some of our lunch, we decided to have gelato at <a href="http://www.bellagelateria.com/">Bella Gelateria</a>, which has been voted to have some of the best gelato in the world. Mmmmmm.<br />
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I also did some explorations of my own. This included renting a bike and biking around <a href="http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park.aspx">Stanley Park</a>, and visiting the <a href="http://www.vanaqua.org/">Vancouver Aquarium</a>.</div>
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I stopped by <a href="http://vandusengarden.org/">VanDusen Botanical Garden</a>, which originally was a golf course before the site was transformed into a botanical garden and opened to the public in 1975.</div>
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There are many gorgeous flowers and plants at <a href="http://vandusengarden.org/">VanDusen Botanical Garden</a>. </div>
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At the <a href="http://www.ubc.ca/">University of British Columbia</a>, I went to the <a href="http://www.beatymuseum.ubc.ca/">Beaty Biodiversity Museum</a>, a natural history museum. At the <a href="http://www.beatymuseum.ubc.ca/">Beaty Biodiversity Museum</a>, I saw numerous preserved animals and skeletons, and I was lucky to catch the beginning of their <a href="http://www.beatymuseum.ubc.ca/the-herbarium-project">Herbarium Project exhibition</a>.</div>
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For my last dinner before I left Vancouver, my friend and I ate at <a href="http://www.nuba.ca/">Nuba</a>, which provides Lebanese cuisine.<br />
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For dessert, we had donuts from <a href="http://cartems.com/">Cartems Donuterie</a>, including a Vegan Earl Grey donut and a Honey Parmesan donut. Yum!<br />
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I enjoyed seeing my friend and traveling to Vancouver. It was a relaxing visit, and Vancouver is a great city to explore and to eat delicious food!
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<a href="http://www.southrivermiso.com/store/pg/22-Amazake.html">Amazaké</a> (also spelled amasake) literally means "sweet sake," although it does not contain alcohol. Amazaké is a sweet rice drink, made with rice that is fermented with koji. <a href="http://www.southrivermiso.com/store/p/13-Organic-Brown-Rice-Koji.html">Koji</a> is cultured grain inoculated with spores of <i><a href="http://www.epa.gov/biotech_rule/pubs/fra/fra007.htm">Aspergillus oryzae</a></i>, which is a fungus (a mold). Koji can be used to ferment other foods besides amazaké, including miso, sake, and rice vinegar. I <a href="http://www.southrivermiso.com/store/p/13-Organic-Brown-Rice-Koji.html">purchased organic brown rice koji</a> (and a few other goodies!) online from <a href="http://www.southrivermiso.com/">South River Miso</a>, a local company based in Conway, MA.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The koji room at <a href="http://www.southrivermiso.com/">South River Miso</a>, where koji is incubated. This photo was taken when I <a href="http://www.herbalmedicinebox.com/2012/10/farm-to-pharmacy-intensive.html">toured the company in 2012.</a></td></tr>
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Besides being nutritious, amazaké is delicious, and fun and easy to make! Not sure if you like amazaké? You can find amazaké sold at <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/">Whole Foods Market</a> if you would like to try it first. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bridgetofu.com/amasakeMain.html">The Bridge Amasake</a> sold at <a href="http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/">Whole Foods Market</a></td></tr>
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Here are my latest directions on how to make amazaké using a rice cooker, inspired by <a href="http://www.southrivermiso.com/store/pg/22-Amazake.html">South River Miso's amazaké recipe</a>. As with all recipes, you will find different instructions for how to make amazaké if you look at other sources.<br />
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<b>Amazaké recipe using a rice cooker</b><br />
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*Please note that this recipe may be scaled proportionally, to make as much or as little amazaké as you would like.<br />
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<b>Ingredients and materials:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>1 cup brown rice</li>
<li><b></b>1/2 cup brown rice koji</li>
<li>4 cups water, divided (or more if desired)</li>
<li>Rice cooker</li>
<li>Thermometer (optional)</li>
</ul>
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<b>Directions:</b> <br />
<ol>
<li>Cook the rice<b> </b>according to your rice cooker's instructions. I cook 1 cup brown rice with 2 cups of water. <b>Do not add salt</b>.</li>
<li>After the rice is cooked, mix the rice. Add 1 cup of water to the rice and mix this in as well. Check the temperature of the rice. The temperature should be under 140<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b>°</b></span>F. Give the rice time to cool down with the cover removed if necessary.</li>
<li>When the rice has cooled down to under 140<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b>°</b></span>F, mix in the koji. <br /><ul>
<li>Adding more koji to the ratio will make the amazaké sweeter.</li>
</ul>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brown rice with koji</td></tr>
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</li>
<li>Keep the rice and koji mixture warm as it ferments. </li>
<ul>
<li>In the book "<a href="http://www.wildfermentation.com/">Wild Fermentation</a>," Sandor Ellix Katz notes that the rice can ferment at temperatures in-between 90<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b>°</b></span>F - 140<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b>°</b></span>F. However, <a href="http://www.southrivermiso.com/store/pg/22-Amazake.html">South River Miso recommends </a>fermenting the rice in-between 115<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b>°</b></span>F - 130<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b>°</b></span>F. The higher the temperature, the faster the rice will ferment.</li>
<li><b>To keep the rice warm, I found it effective to prop the rice cooker cover on top of chopsticks, and to keep the rice cooker on the "keep warm" function. </b>The temperature of the mixture was around 137<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"><b>°</b></span>F with this method, and this worked out well for me. </li>
<li><b>Ferment the rice for 5-8 hours or so. </b></li>
<ul>
<li>If you are fermenting the rice at a lower temperature, you may also ferment the rice overnight or for up to 24 hours. The rice will get sweeter the longer it ferments.</li>
</ul>
<li><b>It helps to occasionally mix the rice around every hour or so if possible</b>. This helps to prevent the top layer from drying out. </li>
<li>During the fermentation process, enzymes secreted by <i>Aspergillus oryzae</i>
break down some of the complex carbohydrates in the rice into simple
sugars, which is how amazaké becomes sweet. As the rice ferments, it
will begin to taste and smell sweet, and it may develop a liquid
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Keeping the ferment warm with the "keep warm" function</td></tr>
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</li>
</ul>
<li>When the rice tastes to your liking, add and mix in 1 cup water (or more if desired) to the fermented rice. Turn the rice cooker on the "cook" function for around 15 minutes, with the cover removed. Mix the rice constantly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom. Heating up the rice at a higher temperature with the "cook" function will stop the fermentation process, preventing the sugars from eventually turning into alcohol. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fermented rice - amazaké</td></tr>
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</li>
<li>Enjoy amazaké hot or cold. Amazaké can be stored in the refrigerator, and should keep for at least two weeks or more. My amazaké usually turns out thick like porridge. However, you will often see amazaké served as a beverage. If your amazaké is not thin enough to serve as a drink, water or any type of vegan "milk" can be added to it, and blended to create a drink. Amazaké can also be used as a sweetener substitute.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amazaké blended with almond milk and coconut milk</td></tr>
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</li>
</ol>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amazaké with coconut milk, almonds, candied ginger, and cinnamon</td></tr>
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<b>Variations:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>Try fermenting other grains with koji, such as millet.<b> </b></li>
</ul>
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Interested in fermentation beyond amazaké? Stay tuned to <a href="http://www.bostonferments.com/">Boston Ferments</a> if you live in the Boston area, and mark your calendars for the <a href="http://www.bostonferments.com/#!get_involved/c8k2">next Boston Fermentation Festival</a> on September 27, 2014!Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-79567524720698235662014-01-08T13:16:00.001-05:002014-04-13T22:59:24.372-04:00Fermenting KimchiAfter attending the <a href="http://www.bostonferments.com/#!get_involved/c8k2">Boston Fermentation Festival</a> last September, I've had fermentation fever! Benefits of fermented foods abound. Fermented foods <a href="http://feedmelikeyoumeanit.blogspot.com/p/buy-real-food-fermentation.html">provide beneficial bacteria, preserve and sometimes enhance the nutrients in foods</a>, and more.<br />
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Lately I have enjoyed making (and eating) kimchi. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimchi">Kimchi</a> is a traditional fermented Korean vegetable dish, often made with napa cabbage and red pepper. One great aspect about homemade kimchi is that you can make it exactly how you like it. Kimchi is also rather easy to make, once you get the hang of it. Here is the kimchi recipe that I have been using recently, from the book <a href="http://feedmelikeyoumeanit.blogspot.com/p/buy-real-food-fermentation.html"><i>Real Food Fermentation</i></a> by <a href="http://feedmelikeyoumeanit.com/">Alex Lewin</a>. (A book that I <a href="http://www.kombuchafuel.com/2012/06/new-fermentation-book-real-food.html">contributed writing to</a>!) This is an abbreviated version of Lewin's kimchi recipe, with my minor modifications. More details on making kimchi can be found in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Real-Food-Fermentation-Preserving-Cultures/dp/1592537847"><i>Real Food Fermentation</i></a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The fermentation literature, and<br />
Napa Trilogy Kimchi by Benjamin Green and Sean Kushi<br />
(Photo courtesy of <a href="http://onakagaippai.wordpress.com/">Sean Kushi</a>)</td></tr>
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<b>Kimchi Recipe</b></div>
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">From</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://feedmelikeyoumeanit.blogspot.com/p/buy-real-food-fermentation.html"><i>Real Food Fermentation</i></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">by</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://feedmelikeyoumeanit.com/">Alex Lewin</a></span></b></div>
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<b>Yield: </b>Approximately 1 quart, or 2 pounds<br />
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<b>Prep time: </b>10 minutes + overnight + 20 minutes<br />
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<b>Total time: </b>5 days<br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>Ingredients and equipment:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>1/3 cup coarse salt</li>
<li>2 cups nonchlorinated water</li>
<li>2 pounds vegetables: napa cabbage, plus optional mustard greens, bok choy, daikon, etc.</li>
<li>1/2 head garlic</li>
<li>1 large or 2 small onions</li>
<li>1 piece (1/2 inch, or 13 mm) ginger root</li>
<li>Up to 1/2 cup Korean red pepper powder, chopped or ground red peppers, or pepper flakes</li>
<li>1 tablespoon sugar</li>
<li>1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)</li>
<li>a few scallions or a length of Korean "long onion" (which is, more or less, a mature scallion)</li>
<li>2 pint wide-mouth mason jars</li>
</ul>
<div>
<b><br /></b>
<b>Directions:</b></div>
<ol>
<li>In a mixing bowl, dissolve the salt in the water to make a brine.</li>
<li>Cut up any or all of the 2 pounds of vegetables. Quarter the leafy bunches of vegetables, or cut them into 1-inch square pieces. Slice the cabbage core and include as much or as little as you like. Peel the root vegetables, and cut them into thin diagonal slices, 1 inch or so long. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kimchi vegetables, ready to be brined</td></tr>
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</li>
<li>Put the cut vegetables into the brine and mix, using clean hands. The brine makes the vegetables more malleable. Cover the bowl to keep it free of foreign objects. After 6 hours or so (or overnight), drain the vegetables thoroughly in a colander. Taste them. They should be salty, but not unpleasantly so. If they are unpleasantly salty, rinse them or soak them in fresh nonchlorinated water, taste them again, and repeat until you are satisfied. Set them aside. </li>
<li>Peel the garlic and the onions. Peel the ginger (the edge of a spoon works nicely).</li>
<li>Blend the onions, garlic, and ginger in a food processor, adding enough water to allow them to blend. (Or mix them with a mortar and pestle, or chop them finely with a knife).</li>
<li>Add the red pepper, sugar, and fish sauce, if using, to the combination from step 5, adding just enough water to keep things blending into a paste. </li>
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Making the red pepper paste</div>
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(Photo courtesy of <a href="http://onakagaippai.wordpress.com/">Sean Kushi</a>)</div>
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<li>Cut the scallions diagonally into 1-inch lengths, add them to the paste, and mix the paste with a wooden spoon.</li>
<li>Move the drained vegetables into a large bowl, and mix them with the seasoning paste using the spoon. Taste the kimchi. If it is not salty enough, add more salt now and stir. </li>
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<li>Pack the kimchi tightly into the Mason jars, leaving 1 inch of space at the top. Try to pack it down well enough to squeeze out most of the air bubbles along the side of the jar. Close the jar. </li>
<li>Leave the jar on the counter at room temperature for a few days. Taste it every day or two. It should start to taste a bit "wild." When you like the way it tastes, put it in a cool cellar or a refrigerator to store, or bury it in the ground. The cooler the temperature, the slower the subsequent fermentation.</li>
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<b>My tips:</b><br />
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<li>As a warning, kimchi is especially smelly as it ferments! You may want to ferment your kimchi in a cupboard if you have the space to.</li>
<li>The vegetables will shrink as they soak in the brine. I would not recommend adding more salt brine than what is listed in the recipe. Otherwise, the kimchi may turn out too salty.</li>
<li>Make the red pepper paste according to taste. For example, I do not like my red pepper paste too oniony, so I use less onion than called for in the recipe.</li>
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Enjoy kimchi with rice or noodles, or check out some of these <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/2011/01/what-to-do-with-kimchi-recipes-korean-cabbage-slideshow.html#show-131398">kimchi serving suggestions from Serious Eats</a>.</div>
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Happy fermenting!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tastes of Summer Kimchi<br />
Featuring vegetables from <a href="http://www.communityfarms.org/">Waltham Fields Community Farm</a></td></tr>
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Annabelle Hohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10826486779108416792noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008389237653735308.post-1244983378430829952013-10-11T12:30:00.000-04:002014-11-01T14:38:44.747-04:00Recipe: Pickled CeleriacEver since I first had celery root pickles at the restaurant <a href="http://www.tabernaboston.com/">Taberna de Haro</a>, celeriac has become my new favorite pickle! I have made many batches of pickled celeriac since, as a <a href="http://www.herbalmedicinebox.com/2013/08/cooking-at-taberna-de-haro.html">cook at Taberna de Haro</a> last year and at home.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">-Pickled celery root and beets-</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Pickling celeriac with beets gives it a nice purple color</span></div>
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Here I want to share with you my recipe to make celeriac refrigerator pickles, which was published in my town newspaper, the <a href="http://www.wickedlocal.com/lexington">Lexington Minuteman</a>, for the <a href="http://lexingtonfarmersmarket.org/">Lexington Farmers' Market</a>. Celery root is in season right now, so it is the perfect time to make these pickles. There are a few more weeks left for the <a href="http://lexingtonfarmersmarket.org/">Lexington Farmers' Market</a> for this season, or find celery root at another <a href="http://www.massfarmersmarkets.org/FMFM_Main.aspx">local farmers market</a> near you.<br />
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By Annabelle Ho<o:p></o:p></div>
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Published Thursday, September 12, 2013</div>
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Celeriac, also known as celery root, was one of my favorite
vegetables to weed at the farm last summer, no joke. Celery root contains
plenty of fiber, as well as vitamin B6, vitamin K, potassium, phosphorous, and
more. Although celeriac may be unfamiliar, there are many ways to cook this
versatile vegetable. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The leaves and
stems of celeriac can be used just like celery. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Celeriac can be eaten raw and grated into
salads, or fermented.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Celery root can
also be cooked, such as in soup or roasted with other root vegetables. A
celeriac puree is a great alternative to mashed potatoes. However, one of my
favorite ways to prepare celeriac is to make celery root pickles. Celeriac is
delicious pickled, although this pickling recipe can be used with other
vegetables as well. Look for celeriac at the <a href="http://lexingtonfarmersmarket.org/">Lexington Farmers' Market</a> to arrive fresh from the farms in a week or so.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Celeriac Refrigerator Pickles</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Ingredients:</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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1 medium celeriac (about 1 ¼ pounds)<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ cup sugar<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup distilled white vinegar<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 cup water<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns<o:p></o:p></div>
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1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds<o:p></o:p></div>
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½ teaspoon whole allspice berries<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 bay leaves<o:p></o:p></div>
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2 whole cloves<o:p></o:p></div>
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<li>Cut off the bottom and top of the celeriac. Peel the celery
root and cut into thick matchsticks.</li>
<li>Add all of the ingredients except for the celeriac in a pot.
Bring the pickling brine to a boil.</li>
<li>Add the celeriac and simmer it briefly for about 1 minute,
according to taste. Do not simmer the celery root for too long, as it should
still have some crunch.</li>
<li>Take the pot off the heat and let cool to room temperature.</li>
<li>Pour the vegetables and brine into glass jars. Cover the
jars and refrigerate them.</li>
<li>After 24 hours, eat and enjoy! The pickles can last for up
to a few months in the fridge.<b> </b></li>
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<li>Pickle celeriac with purple beets to give it a purple color.</li>
<li>Use this pickling brine recipe with other vegetables, such
as carrots, radishes, or turnips. Depending on which vegetables you use, how
thin the vegetables are cut, and how crunchy you like your pickles, step 3 may
be optional, and the raw vegetables can be added to the brine without being
simmered.</li>
<li>Switch up the spices in the mix. For example, dill,
cinnamon, and star anise are all good candidates.</li>
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<i>Annabelle Ho is a Lexington resident with a Bachelor of Science in nutritional science from <a href="http://www.bu.edu/">Boston University</a>. She maintains a blog at <a href="http://herbalmedicinebox.com/">herbalmedicinebox.com</a>, and is a work share
volunteer at <a href="http://communityfarms.org/index.php">Waltham Fields Community Farm</a>. Annabelle writes for the <a href="http://lexingtonfarmersmarket.org/">Lexington Farmers' Market</a>, and has been a volunteer at the market for several years. The <a href="http://lexingtonfarmersmarket.org/">Lexington Farmers' Market</a> is located at the corners of Massachusetts Avenue and Fletcher in the center of Lexington, and is open rain or shine every Tuesday through October.</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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