Stoic Culinary

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The Philosophy of Balanced Eating: A Stoic Approach Master Your Plate with Ancient Wisdom

You only ever make 2 decisions, good decisions and lessons learned decisions.

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Releasing the Meals and Meditation Journal

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The market is chaotic. Your inbox is chaotic. Your cravings are chaotic.
The Stoic returns to what is in his control.
For Epictetus, it was his choices. For us, it's what we put in the pan.

This isn't about restriction. It's about intention. A simple meal made with discipline will always nourish more than a feast made in excess.

THE TEMPERANCE BOWL - Charred Lemon, Lentil & Herb

This is my go-to when I need clarity. High protein, high fiber, anti-inflammatory. 30 minutes. One pan.

Ingredients (serves 2):
1 cup French green lentils, rinsed
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth / water
1 large lemon, halved
1 cup cherry tomatoes
2 handfuls baby spinach / arugula
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup fresh parsley + mint, chopped
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp tahini
1 tsp cumin, salt + cracked pepper

Method:
Control the base: Simmer lentils in broth with cumin until tender (20 mins). Drain any excess.
This is your foundation.
Embrace the fire: In a hot, dry skillet, sear lemon halves cut-side down and tomatoes until charred.
This is amor fati - we use the heat, we don't fear it.
Combine with intention: In a bowl, whisk 1 tbsp lemon juice from the charred lemon, olive oil, tahini, salt, pepper. Toss lentils, onion, spinach while warm so it wilts slightly.
Finish simple: Top with tomatoes, herbs, and the charred lemon half.
∼380 kcal | 18g protein | 12g fiber per serving. Stores perfectly for 3 days.

What is one thing in your kitchen you can control better today?

I've got a new blog series starting today, yall go check it out at www.stoicculinary.com there are a lot of good things planned for this fall. Be sure to follow and keep an ear out.

Stoic Culinary Finding balance in your passion and art is essential for personal growth, and embracing stoicism can help you achieve that harmony.

Today we’d like to shine a light on our amazing culinary team who we are endlessly grateful for.

It’s them who encourage Pensacolians to put the FUN IN FOOD 🤩 Check out a little bit about them here
https://pensacolacooks.com/culinary-team

August’s classes are selling quick! See what they have planned so far for September with more classes being added soon.

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