Autumn Nutrition, Metal Element

Fall is the time of drying and contraction, so we may choose and prepare food accordingly.  We also want to aim for fresh and seasonal, which means pumpkin bisque! One guideline is to concentrate energy and flavor: baking, sautés, and liquid reductions.  Emphasize sour foods: sourdoughs, cheese and yogurt, aduki beans, citrus, vinegar-based foods like…