New (and last) organ meat workshop for 2018

I am excited to be running one last organ meat workshop for 2018 limited to 20 people at one of my favourite butchers Kingsmore Meats in Rosebury.

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WHY ORGAN MEATS?

Organ meats from pastured animals are the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet, bare none. Given that all of the structure, functions and systems of the human body are built from and run on one thing and one things only- nutrients- it is incumbent upon us to be consume organ meats ideally once a week, if not more frequently, for vibrant health and longevity. Nutrient-density aside, from an ethical point of view, I am a passionate advocate for eating nose to tail so that no part of the animal goes to waste. 

Organ meats were part of all traditional diets and were the most highly prized parts of the animal for our hunter-gatherer ancestors (along with the fat and bones of the animal….with the muscle meat often being discarded!). Most people in modern society simply don’t consume organ meats on a regular basis. 

If the idea of preparing and eating organ meats scares the bejesus out of you (and once upon a time it did for me especially when coming off a hard-core vegetarian diet!) then this is your opportunity to get outside your kitchen comfort zone, expand your culinary repertoire, and build reserves of strength and vitality for you and your family. I’m on a serious mission to show you how you can make organ meats sexy ;[)

I guarantee that you will be surprised and delighted at how delicious organ meats can be! I will showcase how to sneak them into everyday meals without anyone being none the wiser as well as demonstrate how to present them loud and proud in all their nutrient-rich delicious glory. 

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IN THIS WORKSHOP I WILL BE SHOWCASING
 

• chicken livers (in the form of pâté, chopped livers with bacon, san choy bow, bacon liver date roll ups and Shepherd’s pie) 
• lambs brains (via sneaky omelette) 
• lamb sweetbreads (crumbed in activated savoury buckwheat)
• bone marrow (via chocolate custard)
• ox tongue (on cooked and cooled potatoes)
• chicken hearts (via skewers) 
• black pudding

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COST IS $140 PER PERSON AND INCLUDES
 

• Detailed theory discussion on the nutritional benefits of organ meats
• Detailed workshop booklet (28 pages) including theory, recipes and where to purchase organ meats
• Practical demonstrations
• Hands-on experience
• Food tasting
• Opportunity to ask questions
• Opportunity to purchase organ meats and other pastured meats from Kingsmore Meats butchers at 10% discount on the night

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THIS WORKSHOP IS IDEAL FOR
 

• Those who are interested in including organ meats (whether prominently or in disguise!) in their home-made meals
• Those who suffer, or have family members who suffer, from low immunity (e.g. frequent colds, infections)
• Those who want to take their health and well-being to the next level with the introduction of organ meats
• Those who want to try new things and expand their culinary repertoire!

Some of the recipes I will be showcasing contain organic dairy (butter, cream and raw milk cheese) so if you can not eat dairy please let me know so that you can skip that dish. Dairy substitutes are given in the workshop booklet. 

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WHEN & WHERE

WHEN: Monday 4th June, 7pm – 10pm ish (please arrive by no later than 6:50pm at the very latest so that we can promptly kick off at 7pm) 

WHERE: Kingsmore Meats, THE SAPORIUM, 61 MENTMORE AVE, ROSEBERY, SYDNEY (FREE STREET PARKING)

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TO SECURE YOUR SPOT YOU WILL NEED TO:]

CLICK HERE AND FOLLOW THE STEPS TO CHECKOUT & PURCHASE YOUR SPOT!

I look forward to seeing you at this last organ meat workshops for the year!

P.S. I’m after 2 helpers to come for free to this workshop to help me on the night and receive the workshop booklet and all the learnings in exchange for helping with greeting clients and washing and cleaning up as we go. Text Soulla 0407 871 884 if you are interested. 

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CANCELLATION POLICY

Once payment has been made, it is non-refundable and your place can not be moved to a different date. If you can not make it due to last minute unforeseen circumstances, feel free to gift your place to a friend and let me know.
Thank you for your understanding.

Introducing Dr Deb Levy - holistic paediatrician

Given that my primary clientele is mums and bubs I am very frequently asked for my recommendation on a paediatrician.  Some of you may recall that I wrote a blog post many years ago on holisitc paediatrican Dr Deborah Levy who was a guest speaker at one of my Growing Healthy Babies workshops. Dr Levy has recently returned from maternity leave after having 2 cherubs of her own and is now back in practice so I thought it timely to introduce (or re-introduce) her to my beautiful tribe.

Dr Levy is my paediatrician of choice in Sydney as I do not know of any other paediatrician in this city who is on exactly the same nutritional and lifestyle page. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Dr Deb Levy is an experienced Paediatrician with a unique holistic approach to children’s health. She began her medical training in South Africa and was awarded her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with first class honours. She then worked in the United Kingdom before moving to Australia where she completed her specialist paediatric training. Dr Deb is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in General Paediatrics and Paediatric Emergency Medicine. She has been a children’s doctor for over 14 years working at The Sydney Children’s Hospital Network, regional hospitals across Australia and now in a private clinic in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Her experience includes general paediatrics, paediatric emergency medicine, paediatric intensive care, antenatal consultations and newborn medicine. She is adept at managing acutely unwell children and complex medical conditions. She is also a mum to two young girls so has insight into the challenges of parenting.

Working as a paediatric doctor within the conventional hospital system, she witnessed the rising incidence of illnesses like allergies, eczema, asthma, diabetes, obesity and mood disorders. She was particularly alarmed at the prediction that this generation of parents will outlive their children. She believed she needed to offer a more holistic approach to tackle these issues. With a special interest in the role of diet, gut health and lifestyle, Dr Deb has studied integrative nutrition in the US, has attended numerous international seminars and has undertaken training with the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine. She is a strong advocate of ‘food as medicine’, the impact of the environment and mind-body practices. She uses her knowledge from conventional medicine, nutrition, biology and science to create safe comprehensive treatment plans considering both prescription medication and personalised healthy lifestyle programmes. 

Dr Deb is committed to providing the highest quality of paediatric care for families who want a holistic approach to health and a strong therapeutic relationship with their doctor. 

She sees families in Bondi Junction: 
Suite 801/3 Waverley street, Bondi Junction 2031, Tel (02) 93895211
www.drdeblevy.com

Celebrate Mother’s Day with some healthy indulgence!

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Motherhood.

For me, it has been the most incredibly rewarding journey. And to be honest, not without its hardships either. My children are my greatest teachers. They remind me on a minute to minute basis how much I still need to grow as a mother and as a person. I probably wouldn’t have changed careers had it not been for them and they provide me with constant inspiration in both my personal and professional life. My children bring up in me the full gamut of emotions – from sheer wonderment, to unconditional love to utter exasperation. It wasn’t until I became a mother that I truly understood that a love so pure and intense even existed, nor truly appreciated the sacrifices that my own mother had made to raise me.

To my own mother, and to all my fellow mothers out there: I salute you. I see first hand through my health coaching sessions, cooking classes and from meeting and talking to you every day at Broth Bar & Larder just how hard you are working for the health of your family. I see the effort you put into making nourishing meals and the hurdles that you are overcoming in the pursuit of providing your children with the best start in life. I am in awe of you and I want each and every one of you to take a moment to reflect on all that you do, to appreciate your worth and to take a little time out on Mother’s Day to savour all of the delights showered your way no matter how great or small.

To celebrate and honour the mothers in our lives and the incredible role they play, we have crafted something truly special this year. An organic muesli of the highest quality. We started with our organic hand-crafted muesli (to read why our muesli is so unique and of the highest quality that you will find in Australia, click here). We then infused it with Ovvio Organics rose petals and pieces of our signature maple-sweetened raw dark chocolate for the ultimate healthy indulgence.  

The impetus for creating this muesli came from my own mother a few years back who asked for something that would provide nourishment and delight rather than “dust collecting crap that I don’t need or want” (that’s the English translation of the Greek version!). So I put together something that I as a mother would love to receive. Organic artisan wholefood that will nourish, satisfy, and delight! This muesli is bound to entice even the fussiest of yummy mummies, and those who need or want for nothing.

Retailing at $25.50/300g, we are selling a very limited quantity only. These make a beautiful gift in and of themselves or as an inclusion in a hamper as part of a larger gift. For ideas on what to include in a Mother’s Day hamper, I can suggest a bottle of Toscana cold pressed extra virgin olive oil which we sell at Broth Bar & Larder, a packet of our activated macadamia nuts, our fruit & nut raw dark chocolate,  our macadamia nut sokolata and/or our choc orange bliss balls.  My friendly staff and I are more than happy to help you construct a hamper if you bring in the box for us to fill. 

As our Mother’s Day muesli contains our pure chocolate, it does require refrigeration.  Purchase prior to Mother’s Day (13 May 2017) from our retail store Broth Bar & Larder or if you prefer to have a packet couriered to you for an additional shipping fee please pre-pay and order on 0421 786 009 or orders@staraniseorgnic.com in advance.

I will leave you with some of my favourite quotes on motherhood. I hope these resonate with you as much as they do with me.