Lunch Alchemy
Pop-Up Live Event

Password: YUM

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10-GOLDEN GUIDELINES

1. You deserve a proper lunch break.
It will make you significantly more productive not less.
Michael Mosely podcast for science.
Improve mood, creativity, problem solving and productivity.

2. The best cook is the one who is having the most fun!
You don’t have to cook to be healthy – only do it because you WANT to not because you should.

3. Keep it simple.
Less is more – The simpler the better.

4. Follow Clancy’s Law of Cooking
“If you think something is going to taste delicious it usually does.”
You are the world expert on your taste buds.

5. Don’t stress about Food Safety
Trust your instincts. If in doubt chuck it out.
Cooked food lasts longer than raw. Be mindful of temperatures.

6. Make things look appealing and they’ll taste better.
Invest in good containers.

7. Your Brain Contains an Abundance of Delicious Ideas
Theory of abundant deliciousness. + steal with pride.

8. Always ask, How can I make more?
Investment cooking.

9. The world benefits when you take care of yourself first.
You are worth it.
Stop winging about not having time / energy / you can choose.

10. Everyone makes mistakes.
It doesn’t mean you’re a bad cook.
Curiosity not condemnation.
Be willing to fail – nothing grows in your comfort zone.

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2-SECOND ALCHEMY SECRET

Flavour Bombs
What – Ingredients that pack a lot of flavour + texture
Why – Shortcut to Seasoning = Seasoning makes things taste amazing – it’s the #1 skill to be a good cook.
Flavour bombs add: Salt, acid, fat, heat, sweetness, umami. + Texture.
Flavour Bomb examples here.

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LUNCH FRAMEWORK = ABUNDANCE BOWLS

ABUNDANCE BOWL ‘FORMULA
200-400 g (7-14oz) raw or cooked veggies
100-250 g (3.5-9oz) cooked protein
1-3 tablespoons sauce
small handful flavour bomb (optional)

METHOD:
Place veggies in your bowl. Top with protein. Drizzle over sauce. Scatter with your flavour bomb (if using).

ABUNDANCE BOWL EXAMPLES
Bowl #1 – Japanese
Salad Greens
Salmon
Mayo (+ Sriracha)
Furikake (or seaweed + sesame seeds)

Bowl #2 – Lebanese
Coleslaw Mix
Boiled Eggs
Commercial Hummus
Dukkah Or Roast Nuts

Bowl #3 – Mexican
Sliced Cucumber + Coriander
Diced Tofu + Bagel Seasoning
Commercial Guac
Pickled Jalapenos + Cashews

BUILDING BLOCKS
COMMERCIAL OPTIONS + RECIPES

+ Raw or cooked veggies
+ Protein
+ Sauce
+ Flavour bombs

BONUS LUNCH FRAMEWORK
Tapas Plate / Bento box / Cheese Plate
6-8 Random bites of deliciousness

Ideas include: Any leftovers (investment cooking), Cooked protein, Cheese, Pickles, Crackers, Fruit (I love cheese + pear), Nuts, Deli Veg (olives, artichoke), Cooked veg, Raw veg, Cooked Legumes.

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WHAT’S NEXT?

You’re welcome to join Joyful Cooking – expand your repertoire beyond lunches – and learn the 2 key skills to become a confident intuitive cook -seasoning and muscle memory meals.

Next group starts Mid-Sept.

And I’m doing a print book for the new group = my first since 2013!

To get $25 credit toward Joyful Cooking, email jules@thestonesoup.com.

Applications Open 7 SEPT 2022.

Questions?

Just email: jules@thestonesoup.com