Sacred Chef Introduces Real Food Guide

Even though I have been studying astrology for over twenty years, when I look up at the night sky the clearest constellation to me is the “frypan, ” which tells me that cooking is pretty important in my life. It is my connection with the earth. When I am sharpening my knives on a stone & hefting my stainless steel frypan I feel that connection with an essential human activity that has been going on for millennia. There is in my experience nothing as grounding as cooking, an endeavour that places you firmly in the moment, & if you slip into day dreaming a sharp cut or burn brings you back smartly.

In this Real Food Guide, my fourth annual collection of recipes for WellBeing readers, I hope to pass on a few more yummy dishes that suit the winter months & perhaps inspire you to make a culinary difference in your life & in the lives of those around you. Feeding your tribe, family or loved one is an important pastime & the more you put into it, the better the outcome for all concerned. If life is moving too fast in your neck of the woods & there are not enough hours in the day to fulfil requirements & you find yourself skipping meals, eating takeway most days, & looking for quick & easy recipes then STOP IN THE NAME OF LOVE! Reprioritise & put the shared meal back up at the top of your list. Bowel cancer is now one of the biggest killers in Australia & New Zealand & what we eat, how we eat it & when we eat it, all contribute to the state of our gastrointestinal health. Take the time to slow down when eating & preparing food, as our bodies are not speeding up for technology’s deadlines, no matter how much money is involved.

The slow food movement is more than just some arcane gourmet trip, it is as much about good health as it is about great flavours. So make something with your hands, touch the earth, feel the coarse skin of your wooden spoon as it stirs the sizzling victuals in your frypan & smell the delicious aromas of cooking food. Get out of your head for a moment (without the aid of psychotropic drugs) & get into your senses inside your kitchen. Good food can be a true work of art, what other art form do you take inside your body?

Bon appetite!

©Sacred Chef

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