Our kids don’t always love it, but most mornings when we greet them in the kitch, it’s over a nice bowl of miso soup.

A large bowl for the parents, a small one for the kids, have a few sips and we’ll bring you some nice brown rice (and sauteed vegetables). Or, sometimes it’s barley, or millet, or oats, maybe even a melange of grains. We ask them to chew it well, and not to read while they eat, although my son is now addicted to reading the horoscopes and comics at some point in the am.

My wife usually adds a slice of steamed sourdough bread, with Earth Balance and tekka (a japanese condiment made from vegetables), or rice cheese. I would say that breakfast is a peaceful and nourishing event in our home, but it makes a great start for the day.

Does it sound Japanese? It is, really. We like it, but we love the results. Good health everyday, physical and emotional. We have things that bug us, but our bodies respond well.

Do we ever party? YES! Saturday my son had five friends over for a Super Smash Brothers (WII) competition, and we had chips and dips and homemade vegan cookies and brownies. It was a crazy good time. And guess what? Nobody is sick on Monday. What a revelation! Could even be a revolution if anyone is reading this.