Through the personal practice and study of Chinese medicine at this time of year (December) I often see the water element ie kidney and bladder meridians coming up as being deficient and on the odd occasion excess. As the year comes to an end and our days and nights get filled with social engagements, alcohol, to do lists and we lack sleep. All these factors place stress on the water element and in turn upset the delicate balance of the 5 elements. The kidneys and bladder mer

This lentil loaf is inspired by Terry Walters' Clean Food Lentil Loaf recipe and Oh She Glows. This lentil walnut loaf is so delicious, you'll find it hard to resist. Raved about by readers, husbands, children, and recipes testers alike, many claim it’s better than traditional meatloaf. The beauty of creating a lentil loaf (as opposed to a meatloaf) is that you can taste the mixture as you go without having to worry about the raw meat. This results in a perfectly seasoned loa