A Spiritual Steward

Summer

Summer Ingredients

Weather: typically hot Techniques: Anise hyssop Apricots (peak: June) Arugula (peak: spring/summer) Avocados (peak: spring/summer) Bamboo shoots (peak: spring/summer) Basil (peak: summer) Beans, e.g., cranberry, fava, green, lima Bell peppers (peak: spring/summer) Berries (peak: spring/summer) Blackberries (peak: June) Blueberries (peak: July) Boiled dishes Bok choy (peak: summer/autumn) Boysenberries (peak: June) Callaloo Celery (peak: summer/autumn) Chard…
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Fruits, Greens, Herbs, Ingredient Information, Spring, Vegetables

Spring Ingredients

Christ is risen! I fasted not only from certain foods and passions, I fasted from music. Music is a major soul uplifter for me, but during Great Lent I practiced going to and relying on God as the source to uplift my soul. I made little progress, if any, but its probably better something and…
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Winter

Winter Season

What is written here is mostly taken from the “Vegetarian Flavor Bible” along from other sources. When in doubt, I always refer to the “Vegetarian Flavor Bible”! It helps me figure out what to cook and what to pair when I am at loss for inspiration. If you don’t have one, I highly suggest you…
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Autumn

Autumn Season

What is written here is mostly taken from the “Vegetarian Flavor Bible” along from other sources. When in doubt, I always refer to the “Vegetarian Flavor Bible”! It helps me figure out what to cook and what to pair when I am at loss for inspiration. If you don’t have one, I highly suggest you…
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Summer

Summer Season

What is written here is mostly taken from the “Vegetarian Flavor Bible” along from other sources. When in doubt, I always refer to the “Vegetarian Flavor Bible”! It helps me figure out what to cook and what to pair when I am at loss for inspiration. If you don’t have one, I highly suggest you…
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Spring

Spring Season

What is written here is mostly taken from the “Vegetarian Flavor Bible” along from other sources. When in doubt, I always refer to the “Vegetarian Flavor Bible”! It helps me figure out what to cook and what to pair when I am at loss for inspiration. If you don’t have one, I highly suggest you…
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Autumn, brain health, Calcium Rich Foods, Drinks, Fruits, Gluten Free Foods, Heart Health, Iron Rich Foods, Low Fat, Low Sugar, Magnesium Rich Foods, Oil Free Meal, Phosphorus source, Quick Meal, Soy free, Spring, Summer, Vitamin C Rich Foods, Vitamin K Rich Foods, Winter

Chamomile – Mulberry Iced Tea

Christ is in our midst! For those who don’t know me well, the church I attend is the Synod of Bishops Lady of the Sign — it is named after the Kursk Root Icon. July 18 / July 4 is our mission feast day, the Uncovering of the Relics of St. Sergius of Radonezh. While…
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Antioxidant rich, brain health, Breakfast, Drinks, Fasting, Fiber Rich Foods, Fruits, Gluten Free Foods, Great for picky eaters, Gut Health, Health Tips, Heart Health, High In Anti-Inflammatory Compounds, Immunity, Ingredient Information, Kid Friendly, Skin health

Dragonfruit & Mixed Berry Smoothie

Christ is in our midst! Yum yum yum! The first words that came out of my mouth when I had the first sip! This is DEEEEE-LICIOUSSS was my husband’s first few words. This smoothie is good for the immune system, skin health and brain health! It also has healthy fats and you get your fiber…
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Our Daily Bread

Christ is in our midst! My dear ones, we are approaching Holy Week next week! I personally feel that I need another week or two to enjoy this time! Great Lent is a time of deep reflection to focus solely on shortening our distance to God and to repair our relationship with Him. Today on…
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Candida Friendly, Dinner, Fasting, Gluten Free Foods, Low Carb, Low Cholestereol, Low Fat, Low Sugar, Lunch, Meal made under 30 minutes, Quick Meal, Sauces, Side dishes, Snack TIme, Soy free, Spreads, Spring, Vegetables

Artichoke Dip adapted Robin Robertson

Christ is in our midst! We are on the way to St Nektarios Monastery listening to Keith Green. “My Eyes are Dry” is currently playing. Before bed, my eyes were not dry. Crying over my sins this week and being able to receive holy Communion yesterday and not to be burned by coal physically but…
View recipe: Artichoke Dip adapted Robin Robertson
Antioxidant rich, Bone health, Drinks, Fiber Rich Foods, Gluten Free Foods, Great for picky eaters, Health Tips, Heart Health, High In Anti-Inflammatory Compounds, High in Fiber, Immunity, Low calorie, Low Carb, Low Sugar, Meal made under 30 minutes, Oil Free Meal, Seeds, Spring, Vitamin C Rich Foods

Strawberry Chamomile Smoothie by Julie Morris

Christ is in our midst! I love having chamomile tea on a daily basis so coming across this recipe by Julie Morris, I was thrilled to try it. I would have never thought of blending chamomile tea with mulberries and strawberries but it is EXEMPLARY! I am not surprised since every time I try something…
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Baked goods, Fasting, Gluten Free Foods, Great for picky eaters, Health Tips, Immunity, Ingredient Information, Kid Friendly, Protein Rich Foods, Quick Meal, Snack TIme, Snacks, Soy free, Spring, Summer

Vegan Rhubarb, Ginger, and Raisin Muffins

Christ is in our midst! Every spring, rhubarb would be mentioned in different cooking blogs and magazines. It was not until my real estate agent gifted me his own home grown rhubarb did I decide to make these muffins. This recipe was in the “back burner” of many recipes I had wanted to make but…
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Antioxidant rich, Autumn, Bone strength, Fasting, Low Fat, Low Sugar, Lunch, Main Course, Meal made under 30 minutes, Nuts, Protein Rich Foods, Quick Meal, Sauces, Seeds, Side dishes, Snack TIme, Snacks, Soy free, Spring, Summer, Vegetables, Winter

Carrot Top Pesto

Christ is in our midst! The other day, I just wanted to buy parsley. However, I had no cash on hand so I had to buy more produce to use my card to meet the minimum $10. So, as I was looking at the produce, I thought what do I need? Not that I needed…
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Antioxidant rich, Candida Friendly, Fasting, Fiber Rich Foods, Gluten Free Foods, Good Source of Protein, Great for picky eaters, High in Fiber, Kid Friendly, Meal made under 30 minutes, Oil Free Meal, Protein Rich Foods, Quick Meal, Seeds, Zero Cholestertol

Pistachio Milk Chia Pudding

Christ is risen! One of my favorite fasting recipes is chia pudding. You can get very creative with it. Using various fruits, nuts, coconut shreds, and kinds of milks, there are endless delicious possibilities. Yesterday, I shelled the pistachios I had. I learned a new trick to shelling them easily. You use a shell from…
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Bone health, Fiber Rich Foods, Gluten Free Foods, Health Tips, High In Anti-Inflammatory Compounds, High in Fiber, Soy free, Vitamin C Rich Foods, Vitamin K Rich Foods

Recipes on Celery Root

Christ is in our midst! These root babes are underestimated! I consider celeriac to be a secret ingredient to my mom’s broth, as we call in Polish, rosolek. I am getting ready to head back to church to prepare sandwiches for handing out tomorrow to those in need. As I am waiting for my husband…
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Antioxidant rich, Autumn, Breakfast, Candida Friendly, Fasting, Fiber Rich Foods, Fruits, Gluten Free Foods, Good Source of Protein, Great for picky eaters, High In Anti-Inflammatory Compounds, High in Fiber, Low Carb, Low Cholestereol, Low Fat, Low Sugar, Meal made under 30 minutes, Oil Free Meal, Protein Rich Foods, Quick Meal, Seeds, Snacks, Spring, Summer, Winter

Maqui & Cherry Chia Pudding

Christ is in our midst! The endless creativity you can do with chia pudding is mind blowing. Once you enter the realm of making chia pudding, using my recipe that has been perfection, you can get lost in creativity for this recipe alone! Once you make the concoction, the topping choices are endless! Leftover fruit?…
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