Grokfeast in San Jose, California
On September 8th I asked my readers to host picnics and to send me the results. The following is one of 27 amazing submissions, the best of which will win an entire cow, courtesy of US Wellness. Vote for your favorite on October 8.
‘Twas the night of the Grokfeast, when all through the ‘hood
was a dozen or so Grok-wannabes hunting for food;
Their tummies were hungry and fridges were so bare, they foraged
together, because they care;
With Audra stoking the fire, and Frank roasting the meat, Cherry and
Robin busily cutting the veggies to eat;
Lindsay and Eden carefully weighing and measuring to ensure every
Grokee would get their fill,
As Joe watched the little ones, so Becca could bag the many meals;
After slaving away over hot, open fires, well over four and one-half hours,
though time quickly flew, enjoying each others’ company,
Then what to their wondering eyes could it be,
A week’s worth of primal food for each Grok family,
No, not just two or three small little snacks, but twenty-one delicious
cavemen dishes to develop a healthy heart and make strong backs.
As the clan separated to go their own ways, they knew in their tummies
and hearts it was a well-spent day;
Building good eating habits and maintaining their health, it’s teaching by
example that is much more than wealth!
The Feast
- Chicken Fajita Salad
- Slow Cooker Pork Loin
- Easy Ceviche
- Sweet Potato Hash
- Almond & Dijon Crusted Halibut & Roasted Asparagus
- Spaghetti Squash w/Ground lamb meat & homemade marina sauce
- Tuna Cabbage Salad
- Western Omelet
- Chicken Apple Hash
- Indian-‐Style Slaw
- Stir-Fry Beef
- Spinach & Fruit Salad
(All 21 meals not listed above)
Recipe: Spinach & Fruit Salad
Ingredients:
- Fresh spinach (about 1 bunch or a 9 oz package)
- 8-10 fresh strawberries, sliced (we used kiwi chunks)
- 1 package blueberries
- 1/4 C slivered almonds
Dressing:
- 1/4 C apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 C grapeseed oil (or walnut oil, or olive oil)
- 2 T sesame seeds
- 1 T poppy seeds
- 1 T honey (optional)
Mix spinach and fruit together. Drizzle salad dressing over salad and toss well. Sprinkle slivered almonds over the top. Enjoy! (Store leftover dressing in the refrigerator).
The Tribe
Audra & Joe Soltis, Tommy Soltis, Sierra Soltis, Becca Makarova, Maks Makarov, Nadya Makarova, Cherry Sanders, Eden Ternian, Frank Mangisi, Robin N., Lindsay Pfeffer
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Posted By: Mark Sisson
Rhymin’ Groks to boot!
very nice
Fun! Can you share the recipe for the chicken apple hash? That sounds yummy.
see below
21 dishes – that’s craziness! Wow!
Way to go with the dedication.
Love the rhyming! And making the planning and preparation a group thing. Very practical and fun at the same time.
Cute little Grokette digging in the cooler.
Looks great. A true feast.
Spinach & Fruit Salad looks fantastic. I love spinach, my favorite green.
+5 points for the awesome rhyme!
-1 point for no recipe on the apple chicken hash which sounds delicious!
see recipe below (+3 points)
I’d never considered this but without written language, perhaps Grok used all of those cave paintings to record his POETRY! Hey, why not?
The rhyming part is full of awesome! Thats love.
Love the poem!
Great job fellow San Joseans…
Food looks great.
Sounds like the “activity” here was a bunch of people getting together to cook a week’s worth of primal fare for each family to take home?
Cool idea.
BINGO!!! (your answer is right, didn’t play it)
yay leftovers!
Sounds like an awesome feast!
Ha, I love your poem!
21! its a primal thanksgiving practice run!awesome
Fun post to read!
looks like you had a rhyming good time….
Cool. Salad with blueberries is great.
Nice! I like the idea of making a bunch of primal meals together for future eating. Congrats on your success from a former San Joser!
Lovin’ the poetic presentation
love it! hope this one wins!!!
CHICKEN APPLE HASH –
2 tsp. olive oil
6 oz. leftover chicken
1 apple
2 tsp either cinnamon or allspice (choose favorite)
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Shred and add the chicken. Grate (or finely chop) the apple, then add to the pot with your spice of choice. Cover and cook over medium-low, stirring frequently. Once the apple has cooked down and become soft, it is ready to serve. (courtesy of Robb Wolf)
Anyone know how to make our vote??
mad rhyming skills!
What a great idea! You’re so fortunate to have a community that shares your food ideas!
How do we vote?! I feel (even though I know there are more) like the only primal person in San Jose!! No one I know is primal or paleo!! Wahhh! All this looks uh-mazing!!
Props from another San Jose grokette! Looks lovely and the poem is fun.