Diet Therapy

Congee, or as I know it in Cantonese as “jook” is a rice porridge or soup. A common cold weather staple in many Asian countries as well as a a nourishing, easily digestible food for someone recovering from illness. It was on heavy rotation on the stove all throughout my childhood. It was a way…

As someone who prefers summer temperatures over winter and who following surgery struggled with digestion and appetite issues, soup has been a regular staple in my life. It is also a great opportunity to reconnect with my roots. I know at least that a 1/4 of my blood consists of all the herbal chicken broths…