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12/4/25: A TCM Approach to Winter Wellness

In this cozy episode of The Kitchen with Jean, I'm inviting you to slow down and embrace winter's gentle wisdom through the lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Winter is the season of stillness and deep restoration—a time when nature rests beneath the surface, and we're called to do the same. In TCM, winter is connected to our kidneys, which hold our body's vital energy reserves. That's why I'm sharing three warming, grounding recipes designed to nourish you from the inside out during these colder months.

I'll walk you through making a hearty Black Bean and Mushroom Stew that builds inner…

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