Esalen Whole Roasted Chicken

Darnell Lamont Walker leading Rituals Writing Workshop
Category:
Food

Ingredients:

  • 4 lb Mary’s Organic Whole Chicken, without giblet sack (if provided, remove from cavity)
  • 4 garlic cloves, whole & peeled
  • 3 sprigs Esalen Farm fresh rosemary sprig
  • 3 sprigs Esalen Farm fresh thyme sprig
  • 1 Esalen Farm Meyer lemon, cut in half
  • Salt, minimal amount Pepper, to taste

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Stuff cavity with fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic. Season the entire outer chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up chicken on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. This will provide overall consistent cooking.
  4. Refrigerate uncovered for 4-6 hours. This will allow the moisture to dry out resulting in a crispy outer seal.
  5. Pull from refrigeration 30 minutes before cook time.
  6. Roast for 30 minutes at 450 degrees. This will provide an additional seal to retain moisture.
  7. Reduce temperature to 325 degrees and cook approximately 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees (insert meat thermometer in thigh area without touching the bone).
  8. Once safe temperature has been reached, pull from oven and let rest for 10 minutes, once again allowing the meat to retain its juices.
  9. Carve and enjoy!

“Remembering to be as self compassionate as I can and praying to the divine that we're all a part of.” 
–Aaron

“Prayer, reading, meditation, walking.”
–Karen
“Erratically — which is an ongoing stream of practice to find peace.”
–Charles
“Try on a daily basis to be kind to myself and to realize that making mistakes is a part of the human condition. Learning from our mistakes is a journey. But it starts with compassion and caring. First for oneself.”
–Steve

“Physically: aerobic exercise, volleyball, ice hockey, cycling, sailing. Emotionally: unfortunately I have to work to ‘not care’ about people or situations which may end painfully. Along the lines of ‘attachment is the source of suffering’, so best to avoid it or limit its scope. Sad though because it could also be the source of great joy. Is it worth the risk?“
–Rainer

“It's time for my heart to be nurtured on one level yet contained on another. To go easy on me and to allow my feelings to be validated, not judged harshly. On the other hand, to let the heart rule with equanimity and not lead the mind and body around like a master.”
–Suzanne

“I spend time thinking of everything I am grateful for, and I try to develop my ability to express compassion for myself and others without reservation. I take time to do the things I need to do to keep myself healthy and happy. This includes taking experiential workshops, fostering relationships, and participating within groups which have a similar interest to become a more compassionate and fulfilled being.“
–Peter

“Self-forgiveness for my own judgments. And oh yeah, coming to Esalen.”
–David B.

“Hmm, this is a tough one! I guess I take care of my heart through fostering relationships with people I feel connected to. Spending quality time with them (whether we're on the phone, through messages/letters, on Zoom, or in-person). Being there for them, listening to them, sharing what's going on with me, my struggles and my successes... like we do in the Esalen weekly Friends of Esalen Zoom sessions!”
–Lori

“I remind myself in many ways of the fact that " Love is all there is!" LOVE is the prize and this one precious life is the stage we get to learn our lessons. I get out into nature, hike, camp, river kayak, fly fish, garden, I create, I dance (not enough!), and I remain grateful for each day, each breath, each moment. Being in the moment, awake, and remembering the gift of life and my feeling of gratitude for all of creation.”
–Steven
“My physical heart by limiting stress and eating a heart-healthy diet. My emotional heart by staying in love with the world and by knowing that all disappointment and loss will pass.“
–David Z.


Today, September 29, is World Heart Day. Strike up a conversation with your own heart and as you feel comfortable, encourage others to do the same. As part of our own transformations and self-care, we sometimes ask for others to illuminate and enliven our hearts or speak our love language.

What if we could do this for ourselves too, even if just for today… or to start a heart practice, forever?



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Darnell Lamont Walker leading Rituals Writing Workshop
Esalen Whole Roasted Chicken
Category:
Food

Ingredients:

  • 4 lb Mary’s Organic Whole Chicken, without giblet sack (if provided, remove from cavity)
  • 4 garlic cloves, whole & peeled
  • 3 sprigs Esalen Farm fresh rosemary sprig
  • 3 sprigs Esalen Farm fresh thyme sprig
  • 1 Esalen Farm Meyer lemon, cut in half
  • Salt, minimal amount Pepper, to taste

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Stuff cavity with fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic. Season the entire outer chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up chicken on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. This will provide overall consistent cooking.
  4. Refrigerate uncovered for 4-6 hours. This will allow the moisture to dry out resulting in a crispy outer seal.
  5. Pull from refrigeration 30 minutes before cook time.
  6. Roast for 30 minutes at 450 degrees. This will provide an additional seal to retain moisture.
  7. Reduce temperature to 325 degrees and cook approximately 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees (insert meat thermometer in thigh area without touching the bone).
  8. Once safe temperature has been reached, pull from oven and let rest for 10 minutes, once again allowing the meat to retain its juices.
  9. Carve and enjoy!

“Remembering to be as self compassionate as I can and praying to the divine that we're all a part of.” 
–Aaron

“Prayer, reading, meditation, walking.”
–Karen
“Erratically — which is an ongoing stream of practice to find peace.”
–Charles
“Try on a daily basis to be kind to myself and to realize that making mistakes is a part of the human condition. Learning from our mistakes is a journey. But it starts with compassion and caring. First for oneself.”
–Steve

“Physically: aerobic exercise, volleyball, ice hockey, cycling, sailing. Emotionally: unfortunately I have to work to ‘not care’ about people or situations which may end painfully. Along the lines of ‘attachment is the source of suffering’, so best to avoid it or limit its scope. Sad though because it could also be the source of great joy. Is it worth the risk?“
–Rainer

“It's time for my heart to be nurtured on one level yet contained on another. To go easy on me and to allow my feelings to be validated, not judged harshly. On the other hand, to let the heart rule with equanimity and not lead the mind and body around like a master.”
–Suzanne

“I spend time thinking of everything I am grateful for, and I try to develop my ability to express compassion for myself and others without reservation. I take time to do the things I need to do to keep myself healthy and happy. This includes taking experiential workshops, fostering relationships, and participating within groups which have a similar interest to become a more compassionate and fulfilled being.“
–Peter

“Self-forgiveness for my own judgments. And oh yeah, coming to Esalen.”
–David B.

“Hmm, this is a tough one! I guess I take care of my heart through fostering relationships with people I feel connected to. Spending quality time with them (whether we're on the phone, through messages/letters, on Zoom, or in-person). Being there for them, listening to them, sharing what's going on with me, my struggles and my successes... like we do in the Esalen weekly Friends of Esalen Zoom sessions!”
–Lori

“I remind myself in many ways of the fact that " Love is all there is!" LOVE is the prize and this one precious life is the stage we get to learn our lessons. I get out into nature, hike, camp, river kayak, fly fish, garden, I create, I dance (not enough!), and I remain grateful for each day, each breath, each moment. Being in the moment, awake, and remembering the gift of life and my feeling of gratitude for all of creation.”
–Steven
“My physical heart by limiting stress and eating a heart-healthy diet. My emotional heart by staying in love with the world and by knowing that all disappointment and loss will pass.“
–David Z.


Today, September 29, is World Heart Day. Strike up a conversation with your own heart and as you feel comfortable, encourage others to do the same. As part of our own transformations and self-care, we sometimes ask for others to illuminate and enliven our hearts or speak our love language.

What if we could do this for ourselves too, even if just for today… or to start a heart practice, forever?



About

Esalen Team

Esalen Whole Roasted Chicken

About

Esalen Team

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Darnell Lamont Walker leading Rituals Writing Workshop
Category:
Food

Ingredients:

  • 4 lb Mary’s Organic Whole Chicken, without giblet sack (if provided, remove from cavity)
  • 4 garlic cloves, whole & peeled
  • 3 sprigs Esalen Farm fresh rosemary sprig
  • 3 sprigs Esalen Farm fresh thyme sprig
  • 1 Esalen Farm Meyer lemon, cut in half
  • Salt, minimal amount Pepper, to taste

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Stuff cavity with fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic. Season the entire outer chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up chicken on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. This will provide overall consistent cooking.
  4. Refrigerate uncovered for 4-6 hours. This will allow the moisture to dry out resulting in a crispy outer seal.
  5. Pull from refrigeration 30 minutes before cook time.
  6. Roast for 30 minutes at 450 degrees. This will provide an additional seal to retain moisture.
  7. Reduce temperature to 325 degrees and cook approximately 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees (insert meat thermometer in thigh area without touching the bone).
  8. Once safe temperature has been reached, pull from oven and let rest for 10 minutes, once again allowing the meat to retain its juices.
  9. Carve and enjoy!

“Remembering to be as self compassionate as I can and praying to the divine that we're all a part of.” 
–Aaron

“Prayer, reading, meditation, walking.”
–Karen
“Erratically — which is an ongoing stream of practice to find peace.”
–Charles
“Try on a daily basis to be kind to myself and to realize that making mistakes is a part of the human condition. Learning from our mistakes is a journey. But it starts with compassion and caring. First for oneself.”
–Steve

“Physically: aerobic exercise, volleyball, ice hockey, cycling, sailing. Emotionally: unfortunately I have to work to ‘not care’ about people or situations which may end painfully. Along the lines of ‘attachment is the source of suffering’, so best to avoid it or limit its scope. Sad though because it could also be the source of great joy. Is it worth the risk?“
–Rainer

“It's time for my heart to be nurtured on one level yet contained on another. To go easy on me and to allow my feelings to be validated, not judged harshly. On the other hand, to let the heart rule with equanimity and not lead the mind and body around like a master.”
–Suzanne

“I spend time thinking of everything I am grateful for, and I try to develop my ability to express compassion for myself and others without reservation. I take time to do the things I need to do to keep myself healthy and happy. This includes taking experiential workshops, fostering relationships, and participating within groups which have a similar interest to become a more compassionate and fulfilled being.“
–Peter

“Self-forgiveness for my own judgments. And oh yeah, coming to Esalen.”
–David B.

“Hmm, this is a tough one! I guess I take care of my heart through fostering relationships with people I feel connected to. Spending quality time with them (whether we're on the phone, through messages/letters, on Zoom, or in-person). Being there for them, listening to them, sharing what's going on with me, my struggles and my successes... like we do in the Esalen weekly Friends of Esalen Zoom sessions!”
–Lori

“I remind myself in many ways of the fact that " Love is all there is!" LOVE is the prize and this one precious life is the stage we get to learn our lessons. I get out into nature, hike, camp, river kayak, fly fish, garden, I create, I dance (not enough!), and I remain grateful for each day, each breath, each moment. Being in the moment, awake, and remembering the gift of life and my feeling of gratitude for all of creation.”
–Steven
“My physical heart by limiting stress and eating a heart-healthy diet. My emotional heart by staying in love with the world and by knowing that all disappointment and loss will pass.“
–David Z.


Today, September 29, is World Heart Day. Strike up a conversation with your own heart and as you feel comfortable, encourage others to do the same. As part of our own transformations and self-care, we sometimes ask for others to illuminate and enliven our hearts or speak our love language.

What if we could do this for ourselves too, even if just for today… or to start a heart practice, forever?



About

Esalen Team

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Darnell Lamont Walker leading Rituals Writing Workshop
Esalen Whole Roasted Chicken
Category:
Food

Ingredients:

  • 4 lb Mary’s Organic Whole Chicken, without giblet sack (if provided, remove from cavity)
  • 4 garlic cloves, whole & peeled
  • 3 sprigs Esalen Farm fresh rosemary sprig
  • 3 sprigs Esalen Farm fresh thyme sprig
  • 1 Esalen Farm Meyer lemon, cut in half
  • Salt, minimal amount Pepper, to taste

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Stuff cavity with fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic. Season the entire outer chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up chicken on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. This will provide overall consistent cooking.
  4. Refrigerate uncovered for 4-6 hours. This will allow the moisture to dry out resulting in a crispy outer seal.
  5. Pull from refrigeration 30 minutes before cook time.
  6. Roast for 30 minutes at 450 degrees. This will provide an additional seal to retain moisture.
  7. Reduce temperature to 325 degrees and cook approximately 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees (insert meat thermometer in thigh area without touching the bone).
  8. Once safe temperature has been reached, pull from oven and let rest for 10 minutes, once again allowing the meat to retain its juices.
  9. Carve and enjoy!

“Remembering to be as self compassionate as I can and praying to the divine that we're all a part of.” 
–Aaron

“Prayer, reading, meditation, walking.”
–Karen
“Erratically — which is an ongoing stream of practice to find peace.”
–Charles
“Try on a daily basis to be kind to myself and to realize that making mistakes is a part of the human condition. Learning from our mistakes is a journey. But it starts with compassion and caring. First for oneself.”
–Steve

“Physically: aerobic exercise, volleyball, ice hockey, cycling, sailing. Emotionally: unfortunately I have to work to ‘not care’ about people or situations which may end painfully. Along the lines of ‘attachment is the source of suffering’, so best to avoid it or limit its scope. Sad though because it could also be the source of great joy. Is it worth the risk?“
–Rainer

“It's time for my heart to be nurtured on one level yet contained on another. To go easy on me and to allow my feelings to be validated, not judged harshly. On the other hand, to let the heart rule with equanimity and not lead the mind and body around like a master.”
–Suzanne

“I spend time thinking of everything I am grateful for, and I try to develop my ability to express compassion for myself and others without reservation. I take time to do the things I need to do to keep myself healthy and happy. This includes taking experiential workshops, fostering relationships, and participating within groups which have a similar interest to become a more compassionate and fulfilled being.“
–Peter

“Self-forgiveness for my own judgments. And oh yeah, coming to Esalen.”
–David B.

“Hmm, this is a tough one! I guess I take care of my heart through fostering relationships with people I feel connected to. Spending quality time with them (whether we're on the phone, through messages/letters, on Zoom, or in-person). Being there for them, listening to them, sharing what's going on with me, my struggles and my successes... like we do in the Esalen weekly Friends of Esalen Zoom sessions!”
–Lori

“I remind myself in many ways of the fact that " Love is all there is!" LOVE is the prize and this one precious life is the stage we get to learn our lessons. I get out into nature, hike, camp, river kayak, fly fish, garden, I create, I dance (not enough!), and I remain grateful for each day, each breath, each moment. Being in the moment, awake, and remembering the gift of life and my feeling of gratitude for all of creation.”
–Steven
“My physical heart by limiting stress and eating a heart-healthy diet. My emotional heart by staying in love with the world and by knowing that all disappointment and loss will pass.“
–David Z.


Today, September 29, is World Heart Day. Strike up a conversation with your own heart and as you feel comfortable, encourage others to do the same. As part of our own transformations and self-care, we sometimes ask for others to illuminate and enliven our hearts or speak our love language.

What if we could do this for ourselves too, even if just for today… or to start a heart practice, forever?



About

Esalen Team

Esalen Whole Roasted Chicken

About

Esalen Team

< Back to all articles

Darnell Lamont Walker leading Rituals Writing Workshop
Category:
Food

Ingredients:

  • 4 lb Mary’s Organic Whole Chicken, without giblet sack (if provided, remove from cavity)
  • 4 garlic cloves, whole & peeled
  • 3 sprigs Esalen Farm fresh rosemary sprig
  • 3 sprigs Esalen Farm fresh thyme sprig
  • 1 Esalen Farm Meyer lemon, cut in half
  • Salt, minimal amount Pepper, to taste

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Stuff cavity with fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic. Season the entire outer chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up chicken on a roasting rack in a roasting pan. This will provide overall consistent cooking.
  4. Refrigerate uncovered for 4-6 hours. This will allow the moisture to dry out resulting in a crispy outer seal.
  5. Pull from refrigeration 30 minutes before cook time.
  6. Roast for 30 minutes at 450 degrees. This will provide an additional seal to retain moisture.
  7. Reduce temperature to 325 degrees and cook approximately 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees (insert meat thermometer in thigh area without touching the bone).
  8. Once safe temperature has been reached, pull from oven and let rest for 10 minutes, once again allowing the meat to retain its juices.
  9. Carve and enjoy!

“Remembering to be as self compassionate as I can and praying to the divine that we're all a part of.” 
–Aaron

“Prayer, reading, meditation, walking.”
–Karen
“Erratically — which is an ongoing stream of practice to find peace.”
–Charles
“Try on a daily basis to be kind to myself and to realize that making mistakes is a part of the human condition. Learning from our mistakes is a journey. But it starts with compassion and caring. First for oneself.”
–Steve

“Physically: aerobic exercise, volleyball, ice hockey, cycling, sailing. Emotionally: unfortunately I have to work to ‘not care’ about people or situations which may end painfully. Along the lines of ‘attachment is the source of suffering’, so best to avoid it or limit its scope. Sad though because it could also be the source of great joy. Is it worth the risk?“
–Rainer

“It's time for my heart to be nurtured on one level yet contained on another. To go easy on me and to allow my feelings to be validated, not judged harshly. On the other hand, to let the heart rule with equanimity and not lead the mind and body around like a master.”
–Suzanne

“I spend time thinking of everything I am grateful for, and I try to develop my ability to express compassion for myself and others without reservation. I take time to do the things I need to do to keep myself healthy and happy. This includes taking experiential workshops, fostering relationships, and participating within groups which have a similar interest to become a more compassionate and fulfilled being.“
–Peter

“Self-forgiveness for my own judgments. And oh yeah, coming to Esalen.”
–David B.

“Hmm, this is a tough one! I guess I take care of my heart through fostering relationships with people I feel connected to. Spending quality time with them (whether we're on the phone, through messages/letters, on Zoom, or in-person). Being there for them, listening to them, sharing what's going on with me, my struggles and my successes... like we do in the Esalen weekly Friends of Esalen Zoom sessions!”
–Lori

“I remind myself in many ways of the fact that " Love is all there is!" LOVE is the prize and this one precious life is the stage we get to learn our lessons. I get out into nature, hike, camp, river kayak, fly fish, garden, I create, I dance (not enough!), and I remain grateful for each day, each breath, each moment. Being in the moment, awake, and remembering the gift of life and my feeling of gratitude for all of creation.”
–Steven
“My physical heart by limiting stress and eating a heart-healthy diet. My emotional heart by staying in love with the world and by knowing that all disappointment and loss will pass.“
–David Z.


Today, September 29, is World Heart Day. Strike up a conversation with your own heart and as you feel comfortable, encourage others to do the same. As part of our own transformations and self-care, we sometimes ask for others to illuminate and enliven our hearts or speak our love language.

What if we could do this for ourselves too, even if just for today… or to start a heart practice, forever?



About

Esalen Team