Eggs: The Perfect Packaged Food
Eggs are one of our favorite things to work with. They are inexpensive, always available, and extremely versatile. Eggs have been part of the human diet for at least millennia and used in many cultures. This complete food has a multitude of benefits; they boast a high amount of protein, 11 vitamins and minerals, omega-3…
Mushrooms, their Benefits and Mushroom Pate
Health benefits Mushrooms are a superfood, and one of the most health-promoting foods on the planet. An estimated 50% of edible mushrooms are considered functional foods. They have been developed into functional foods and medicines for the prevention and treatment of several chronic diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, and neurodegenerative diseases. Almost…
Honey, Sweetened by Nature
Raw honey has been used for healing for thousands of years. It has antibacterial, expectorant, and healing properties, which can be used to treat sore throats, coughs, chest infections, and asthma. Honey is acidic, which means it can release oxygen from a wound and promote healing. It can be used externally for cuts and grazes,…
Preparing Nourishing and Supportive Meals
When things feel stressful, oftentimes what we are eating and drinking can take a backseat and is perhaps one of the last things we have the energy or time to focus on. However, being mindful about what we are putting into our bodies can actually help support our energy and mood during times that feel…
Prepared Foods Launch at Kitchen on Fire
We are excited to share that our chefs are (safely) back in the kitchen to prepare fresh and flavorful prepared foods for the community during this time. Based on valuable feedback from our community, we have launched our prepared foods offerings for weekly pick-up at our Oakland Kitchen. We successfully piloted our operations in the first week with…
Refuel & Recharge: Eating & Habits for Better Sleep
There is understandably a lot of collective stress and anxiety these days, and many people are reporting difficulty sleeping. Sleep is important for supporting and regulating pretty much all aspects of our health. The habits that we implement, as well as the ways that we eat, can help or hinder our sleep. We think improving…
Make Bone Broth a Regular Part of Your Routine
If you’ve ever taken a class at Kitchen on Fire, you will often hear us talk about the benefits of Bone Broth. While you may have only started to hear about Bone Broth in the last few years, it has been traditionally used in cultures around the world for hundreds of years. We now have…
UCSF Cooking with Kitchen on Fire
UCSF Instant Pot Cooking Class This may have been your first time using fresh herbs, spices and a variety of acids (vinegars and citrus) to fine-tune a recipe and we hope that you enjoyed it! We created this class to inspire you to learn more about healthy eating and nutrition. Check out all the recipes…
Supportive foods for cancer
Cancer and Food. The foods we eat and the foods we avoid are a vital part of the healing process when living with cancer, as well as preventing it. The same is true with many other illnesses we face. We’ve included tips and recipes to help you understand which foods support the healing powers of…