Author: Anastasia’s Kitchen
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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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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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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…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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A Spiritual Steward 