Hi! My name is Lyn. I'm a foodie, chef, gardener, dreamer, daughter, mother, partner and a best friend. That's me! I see life as a fusion of many flavors and tastes influenced by our interactions with diverse foods, peoples and cultures. Please join me in this journey and together let us explore, experience and learn everything about food and people. Six Tastes Kitchen promotes HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES through *Consumption of all food groups in moderation; *Healthier pairings or combinations of food; and *Healthier food alternatives or substitutions.
RECIPE * This recipe is of Asian origin as mung beans are very common in India, China, and the rest of Southeast Asia. Mung beans provide a very significant amount of fiber which is good for gut health; folate for healthy red blood cell growth; and complex carbohydrates for much-needed energy. Mung beans, just like … More Mung Bean Stew with Smoked Ham Hock to Kickstart the Cold Season
HEALING FOOD Featured Recipe: BITTER MELON STIR-FRY * There are spectacular discoveries in the field of cancer research involving this humble, unpopular gourd, called the Bitter Melon, which has an almost resentful embittered taste. But don’t just give up, you’ll see that this gourd has “other” great health benefits to offer humanity. According to Brittanica, … More Exploring Bitter Melon for Cancer Research, Diabetes, and More…
FICTION*Featured Recipe: Cornflakes & Parmesan Crusted Chicken *Mira and Beth have been friends for years since they started working in the customer service office of a waterpark resort in Chicago. Their friendship hit off the ground almost instantaneously. Both have bubbly and fun personalities perfectly suited for such an exciting and adventure-packed work environment. They … More Out of the Woods
Healing Food Series* What are thyroid disorders? Johns Hopkins Medicine states that thyroid disorders can result in the gland producing too little thyroid hormone (hypothyroidism) or too much hormone (hyperthyroidism). These disorders can affect heart rate, mood, energy level, metabolism, bone health, pregnancy, and many other functions. There are six (6) types of thyroid disorders … More Thyroid Health & the 5-day Meal Plan
Pam went into Agnes’ room and informed her that lunch was currently being served. Agnes was sitting in her wheelchair watching the television when she heard Pam calling for lunch service. Pam quickly asked Agnes if she needed a hand to go to the dining hall. Agnes said she would be alright, she could do it … More Cherry Danish and the summer of 1958
HEALING FOOD SERIES*Featuring: Oven-broiled Salmon w/ Garlic Butter Sauce Mental health is the new word in this century. It makes perfect sense that what we consume not only affects our body much to its core cellular level but also impacts our state of mind – the way we think, perceive, approach, attitude, or outlook in … More Best Diet for Mental Health
At six in the morning, the alarm went off and Jenny woke up from a state of half-sleep. She snoozed off her phone’s alarm, hoping to catch a few more minutes of rest. However, she remembered the date. She needed to get up. Every morning was a challenge for Jenny – a repetitive cycle of … More Zucchini Summer Bread… each bite gets sweeter with time
It was four in the afternoon, just an hour more before Carey’s shift was over. Everyone in the production line was moving at the speed of light, trying to finish the job for the day. It was also the weekend. Most people were either going out for fun or just spending another quiet weekend at … More Venison Meatloaf… and the forgiven husband
The husband came home late afternoon and asked his wife to make him fish and chips for dinner. The wife said, “Why can’t we just go out to eat? It’s Friday! Most local restaurants here have Friday fish fry on the menu. You haven’t taken me out for dinner lately.” The husband responded, “Last time … More Fish and Chips dinner, a melancholy wife on a Friday night
Just like that, the hill country in south Texas is getting freezing rain in the early morning of the first week of February! According to the weather reports, this condition will continue until the following day. My family has just moved here in south Texas between Austin and San Antonio in 2021 from Wisconsin, one … More Greasing up with Kielbasa & Sauerkraut on a Wintry-Mix Day
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