Moroccan Cauliflower, Rocket & Pine-Nut Side Dish

Inspired by a salad my friend recently told me about while she was gallivanting through Morocco, I re-created it with my wholefoods twist. It’s a lovely side for a week day dinner, weekend lunch or even a dinner party. Serve it either warm straight off the stove or as a salad at room temperature. The original recipe used almonds, however here I have substituted my activated pine nuts. You could use either. It’s incredibly simple to make as it only uses a few ingredients, yet so delicious. I hope you love it!

INGREDIENTS 

400-450g cauliflower, finely chopped either in a food processor or by hand
1 onion, diced
4 large handfuls of rocket, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil
a handful of activated pine nuts, toasted if desired
Extra virgin cold pressed olive oil
Lemon juice
Unrefined salt
Cracked pepper
Sumac 

DIRECTIONS

Melt butter /coconut oil in a large frying pan. Sautee onions on low heat until soft. Add cauliflower and sauté until they are just cooked through, stirring occasionally (approx. 10 minutes).

Meanwhile, to toast the pine nuts, add them to a small ungreased frying pan and toast each side on high heat until golden brown. They burn easily so watch them carefully!

Add the rocket to the cauliflower mixture and stir through. Transfer to a serving bowl. Scatter the toasted pine nuts on top and dress with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon juice to taste, and season with salt, pepper and a sprinkling of sumac.

Serves 4

We are Showcasing our Products at the Next Conscious Club: 17th September

We are excited to have been asked to showcase our products at the next Conscious Club in Paddington next week on Thursday 17th September. My staff and I will be there offering FREE SAMPLES of our activated nuts, date coconut balls, power bars and sokolata (our signature maple-sweetened raw dark chocolate).  Products will also be available for purchase (cash or card).

WHAT IS THE CONSCIOUS CLUB?

I have been honoured to have been going to the Conscious Club since its conception a few years ago.  Founded by meditation teachers Gary Gorrow and Tim Brown, the not-for-profit organisation was founded with a collective mission to inspire people to do good for themselves, each other and the planet. This is achieved through connecting like-minded people and facilitating regular, inspiring, uplifting events, which artfully weave together socially-minded speakers, musicians and films.

In my teens and twenties I went out clubbing and drinking to become ‘unconscious’ and now I feel grateful that places like the Conscious Club exist where people can go out to become more conscious. And what a relief to not wake up with a hangover ;-)   The Conscious Club is becoming an international phenomena opening up in venues around Australia and the world. Just when you think you are too small to make a difference…

The format of the Conscious Club is typically is something along the lines of an internationally recognised keynote speaker, a 20 minute group meditation, entertainment by a local band or artist, a sometimes an inspirational thought-provoking short documentary film followed by local artisans showcasing their products. There is opportunity to connect with new people, try local products, chat over a cup of moksha ayurvedic teas and feed your soul. I always walk away feeling full to the brim with inspiration, new learnings, and new friends.

Next week the keynote speaker is Dr Libby Weaver who will talk about her approach to optimum health and wellbeing. 

With a PHD in biochemistry and 17 years clinical experience Dr Libby will explain how the biochemical, nutritional and emotional aspects of health must be in balance to achieve the most obvious marker for our wellbeing - our vitality!

Australian singer and songwriter and Aria award winner Wes Carr will also be there to sing his music.

WHEN

Thursday 17th September

TIME

6pm Meal & Mingle
7pm Presentation starts
pm Mingle, teas & treats until 10pm

WHERE

Paddington Town Hall: 249 Oxford Street (cnr of Oxford & Oatley Rd)

COST

General Admission $55 | Students $45 | $15 for a Vegetarian/ Gluten free meal

For more information and to book your tickets CLICK HERE!

Check out their website here http://consciousclub.com and register to receive their newsletters by clicking on “join the club”.

Follow The Conscious Club on Facebook or Instagram.

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We hope to see you there next week for a fun evening! Please forward to family and friends!

TWO NEW WOLLONGONG WORKSHOPS!

I am excited to announce that I will be running 2 new workshops in Wollongong!

1. BREAKFAST WORKSHOP

In this 3 hour workshop we will be covering the theory behind what’s wrong with modern day conventional breakfasts, what a traditional breakfast looked like in the days before breakfast cereal, and how to whip up a delicious nourishing breakfast quick smart! We will be making:

> 2 egg-based breakfasts (one with Japanese flavours and one Middle Eastern)

> Bacon and egg muffins

> Chia seed porridge with a nutrient-dense twist

> Dashing-out-the-door breakfast options

> Smoothie bowls

All recipes are gluten-free, free of refined sugar and processed ingredients.

THE cost of the 3 hour WORKSHOP IS $120 PER PERSON AND INCLUDES:

1. A detailed workshop booklet of over 30 pages of nutritional information and over 35 original recipes (not all recipes will be showcased in the workshop)

2. 1.5 hour informative nutritional theory discussion

3. 1.5 hours of practical demonstrations

4. Hands-on experience

5. Food tasting from 7 different courses (Some dairy-free, and some egg-free options will be presented though most will contain either eggs or dairy).

WHEN: SUNDAY 18th October 9:30-12:30PM.
WHERE: All Good Things Organic Market, shop 3/91 Burelli St, Wollongong
RSVP:  TO SECURE A SPOT YOU WILL NEED TO:

1. Text Soulla Chamberlain on 0407 871 884 to confirm if spaces are available (spaces strictly limited!).
2. Deposit $120 into my bank account (referencing your FULL NAME and “brekky”):

Account name:  Star Anise Organic Wholefoods Aust Pty Ltd
SB: 062 000
Acct no: 1511 0110

This workshop is ideal for:

> Those who struggle, or whose children struggle, with eating breakfast
> Those who want some inspiration on how to make a breakfast that is simple, nutrient-dense and delicious
> Those want to increase their breakfast repertoire or simply inject a greater variety of flavours into their breakfast meals
> Those who are gluten-intolerant or wish to avoid gluten and who want to eat a low-grain diet as possible.

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2. BONE-BROTH WORKSHOP

Home-made stock (aka bone broth) was a staple in all traditional cultures. People of yesterdays ate nose to tail – meaning that the whole of the animal (including the bones, fat and organ meat) was consumed. In fact these ‘odd bits’ were the mostly highly prized part of a kill for our hunter-gatherer ancestors, as they worked out through trial and error over millennia that they were the most nutrient-dense. Today, most people in Western society simply don’t consume home-made broth on a regular basis, either because of lack of information or know-how on where to source or how to prepare broth properly and deliciously. Here’s your opportunity to build strong immunity, robust digestive function and vibrant health for the remainder of 2015 and beyond by learning how. One of my missions in life is to being back these age-old nutritious foods to the modern table. With a vengeance. And a playful twist.

I’ll teach you the ins and outs and everything you need to know about how to make a gelatinous, delicious broth and how to incorporate it in your and your family’s daily diet. 

I have a e-folder full of testimonials about how my bone broth and my broth making workshops changed people lives. Here’s one I received from a client recently:

“Hi Soulla, I’ve made a dedicated effort to drink broth every day for the last couple of months and the pain in my arthritic hands has almost gone….It’s a miracle!!” 
- Sandy Tate.

In my workshops I will explain the scientific reasons for HOW & WHY this traditional food works miracles!

COST OF THE 2 HOUR WORKSHOP IS $80 PER PERSON AND INCLUDES:

1. A detailed workshop booklet with over 25 pages of information including:

i) the health benefits of bone broth
ii) step by step guide on how to make a gelatinious chicken, beef, pork and fish broth,
iii) recipes incorporating broth
iv) FAQs
v) where to source pastured bones
vi) ways to incorporate bone broth into daily meals and drinks.

2.  1 hour informative nutritional theory discussion and Q&A
3.  1 hour practical demonstrations
4.  Hands-on experience
5.  Food tasting that incorporates various types of stock, including a dessert! 

WHEN: SUNDAY 1ST NOV  10AM- 12pm
WHERE: All Good Things OrgaNIC Market, shop 3/91 Burelli St, Wollongong
RSVP: TO SECURE A SPOT YOU WILL NEED TO:

1. TEXT Soulla Chamberlain on 0407 871 884 to confirm if spaces are available (spaces strictly limited!)
2. DEPOSIT $80 into my bank account (referencing your FULL NAME and “broth”):

Account name:  Star Anise Organic Wholefoods Aust Pty Ltd
BSB: 062 000
Acct no: 1511 0110

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This workshop is ideal for:

> Those who are grain-free or gluten-free
> Those who have leaky gut or suffer from digestive issues
> Those who attended my casserole workshop and want to learn how to make their own broth to incorporate into casserole meals
> Athletes, pregnant or nursing mothers, mothers of young children
> Anyone who suffers from any osteo-skeletal issues or inflammation
> Those who aspire to having more vibrant health, glowing hair and skin, resilient immune system and better quality sleep
> Anyone who wishes to broaden their culinary repertoire
> People who routinely make and consume broth but wish to hear more about the nutritional benefits of broth or wish to gain some culinary tips

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PLACES WILL BOOK UP QUICKLY!

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO FORWARD TO ANY FAMILY MEMBERS OR FRIENDS

CANCELLATION POLICY: ONCE FUNDS ARE DEPOSITED INTO MY BANK ACCOUNT THEY ARE NON-REFUNDABLE BUT CAN BE TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER COOKING CLASS/WORKSHOP UPON 48 HOURS NOTICE.