“It’s long been known that specific flavors support and balance each of the Five Element energies. Today, we honor the summer energy of Fire by using the bitter flavor of unsweetened cocoa to make a wonderful, sugar-free summer dessert!”

"It’s long been known that specific flavors support and balance each of the Five Element energies. Today, we once again honor the summer energy of Fire. The taste that balances Fire is bitterness, and there are many great ways to include this flavor in our lives. For this post we are using the bitter flavor of cranberries to make a delicious cold drink!"

"It’s long been known that specific flavors support and balance each of the Five Element energies. Today we once again honor the summer energy of Fire. The taste that balances Fire is bitter, and there are many great ways to include this flavor in our lives. Last week we featured a delicious kale salad. Another wonderful bitter flavor can be found in orange peels, and they are surprisingly good for you. Orange peel has 60 different types of flavonoids and 170 types of phytonutrients besides being rich in vitamins, minerals, pectin, and fibers. Historically, the Chinese have used orange peels for medicinal purposes for centuries."

"It’s long been known that specific flavors support and balance each of the Five Element energies. Today we honor the summer energy of Fire. The taste that balances Fire is bitter, and there are many flavorful ways to include bitterness in our lives."