On December 28, Michio Kushi, known as the father of modern Macrobiotics, passed away at 88 years old. He is credited with founding the organic farm movement in the U.S., and he also founded brands such as Erewhon. Many thousands of people have healed from cancer and many other diseases after following his advice, and that of his many disciples.

I met him in 1981 at a cooking class, but did not have a personal relationship with him. He was a rock star to me. I have read about ten of his books from cover to cover, and am very grateful for everything I learned and enjoyed because of his efforts.

May his dream of world peace come true in 2015.