It has been more than a year since I became an Airbnb host. At first, I was a bit scared and nervous to open up our space to total strangers even though my husband is always there to assist me. Now, I still get nervous, but I enjoy getting to know people more. I met so many wonderful people from all over the world, and some of them became very special friends. That is a wonderful gift that I never imagined before. It is also a great opportunity for me to share the wisdom of the ancient diet from Japan with the guests. Since breakfast is included, I make it every morning for them. Even though It is just a simple bowl of rice and soup, I make everything from the scratch trying to adjust to their condition. If they are too yang (more contracted), I use dried Shitake (mushroom) and dried daikon broth to bring yin (gentle loosen) energy to balance out their constitutions. If it's a cold winter, I use barley miso and Kuzu to bring the warmth inside their body. The macrobiotic diet is believed to increase energy, resistance to illness and allowing one live a full life in balance. It is based on the Chinese philosophy of the two opposing yet complementary forces - Yin & Yang. Once there was a lady who went through chemotherapy while she stayed. I served her a bowl of risotto using various type of aged miso every morning. Aged miso, properly fermented has a tremendous healing power to offset the impact of radiation exposure, Since every guest is different, it is like a little assignment I receive every morning. I usually think about them first and try to prepare the best meal, using whatever we have in the yard and refrigerator to balance out their conditions, I never tell my intention behind the breakfast to the guests, I just serve it with a cup of herb tea. I hope they enjoy the time of being in the woods, breathing fresh air so they feel restored & rejuvenated and ready to go back to their own world with a fresh mind.
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