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Haiti’s Earthquake Anniversary Reactions
The Earthquake Anniversary brings up memories of the extraordinary pain that the entire Haitian population has suffered, as well as renewing emotional and physical distress.
The value of a dollar
This disparity in cost between the price of fruits and vegetables and that of meat and junk food is a major barrier in our efforts…
Haiti’s Earthquake Anniversary: Building Blocks
Linda Metayer and Dr. Gordon discuss the extent of psychological trauma, and the practical steps people can take to heal themselves and their communities.
Bon Appetit: Julia Child’s Kitchen at the Smithsonian
A trip downtown to the the National Museum of American History to view Julia Child's kitchen proved to be a delightful outing for the culinary…
Helping Haitians to Heal, Part 4
Participants discuss the power of safe place imagery, and the importance of relaxing when fear begins to take over.
Helping Haitians to Heal, Part 3
During the training there is a drawing exercise, a sequence of three pages: one of “one’s self,” “one’s biggest problem” and “the solution to the…
Helping Haitians to Heal, part 2
Men and women who have held back personal feeling in favor of continual service to others practice self care in small groups.
Helping Haitians to Heal, Part 1
The CMBM team gathers together in the Champs de Mars tent camp to speak with residents about emotional obstacles.
In Farm Markets Now: Cranberry Beans
I was inspired to create a combination of fresh green beans and cranberry beans by David Tanis in this delightful episode of Alice Water's In…
New CMBM Gaza Program Documentary
I'm so pleased to present to you this brand new, powerful documentary we filmed this July. I hope you'll take a few minutes to watch…
A favorite lunch: Greens & Beans
It's as simple as can be, and there's something about the combination of kale and beans that radiates energy. Cheap, easy, nutritious and delicious. A…
Recipe infusion: Join PCRM’s 21-day Kickstart
Bingo! When both your 22-year old AND 15-year old sons scarf down a dish, you know you've got something.
Liquid sunshine: 7 days of green smoothies
Here are a week's worth of photos and recipes to get you started. You'll note the occasional profusion of jars-- a sign that my whole…
By Popular Demand: Shredded Carrot & Beet Salad
"...I set out to create the most colorful salad I could, using purple beets, orange carrots, and fresh mint. If I'd had a vegetable crisper…
What are you hungry for? A very personal inquiry
Her clients report remarkable results from doing carefully guided ‘root’ work with Jerrol: significant, sustainable weight loss balanced by what one client describes as mindful…
Fresh from the Molacjete: Arran’s Guacamole
In 5 minutes, you can have it on the table...here is a quick slide show to prove the point and entice you. Chop, chop, and…
A Food As Medicine Treasure: Jim Joseph’s Talk on Longevity & the Aging Brain
...we couldn't sell the recordings of his talks, but that we could give them away. So it is with great pleasure that we offer you…
Beat the Heat: A Rainbow Salad
With temperatures over 100 degrees and code orange air alerts ("unhealthy for sensitive groups") here in Washington, DC, who feels like cooking? Or for that…
Summer Harvest
See the riches we plundered at the Farm Market on Saturday, including the first corn of the season (white), and little orange 'Sundrop' tomatoes, organic…
Trauma Healing for Haitian Nursing Students
Nursing students learn the benefits of drawing as a form of self-expression and self-discovery.
Trauma Healing for Haitian Red Cross Staff and Volunteers (Croix Rouge Haitien)
Haitian Red Cross volunteers and CMBM members come together to share drawings, quiet their minds, and support one another.
CMBM’s Drawing Exercise Resonates in Haiti
Drawings allow people to tap into their intuition and imagination without effort. They find themselves creating images they’d never imagined, sketching solutions to problems that…
Delicious in DC: Teaism
Teaism, with 3 locations in downtown DC, is always a great choice for a light but special lunch. Chef Rebecca Katz and I stopped by…
Fascinating Talks: William Li, “Can we eat to starve cancer?”
This remarkable talk has been flying around the internet, but in case you missed it as I had, take 20 minutes and get a new…
At School in Haiti: Andre’s Story
Andre lost his cousins when their University building collapsed. Through his imagination he finds forgiveness and a reason to keep living.
At School: A Place to Help Haitian Children II
Students learn the value of sharing the pain and fear they feel, in the classroom, at home, or with a friend.
At School: A Place to Help Haitian Children
Today we have been invited by Principal Frere Jacques Anthony Germeil to College Canado Haitien. We will be teaching eleventh and twelfth graders lessons in…
To savor: The Last Chinese Chef
The peak is neither eating nor cooking, but the giving and sharing of food. Great food should never be taken alone. What pleasure can a…
Delicious Chilled: Potato Leek Soup
Rich without the cream, and the crisp, fresh chive garnish makes a pleasing contrast. Elegant thermos fodder for school and work lunches.
Divinely Delicious: Restaurant Nora
Chef / Owner Nora Pouillon, a hero to the slow food movement, started her restaurant 30 years ago and has supported the best local organic…
