Category: Drinks
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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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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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Cranberry Smoothie
Christ is in our midst! Blessed first week of Great Lent to my fellow Orthodox Christian brothers and sisters! May God give you the strength for this beautiful inward time we have just embarked on. I had a bag of cranberries sitting in my freezer. I was planning to make cranberry and pink grapefruit sauce…
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Hot Chocolate / from Lakanto
Christ is in our midst! Fasting from foods is what majority of people think of when fasting during Great Lent. Speaking humbly, as someone who lives a plant based lifestyle, it is much easier to fast from food than from our passions. We each have our own demons to battle with, be it despair, envy,…
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Maqui Berry Lemonade by Julie Morris
Christ is risen! Summer is here! On a global level, this week is going to be a very hot week. Today alone the temperatures are above 40 C (100 F +) in many parts of the world. Tomorrow will be 95 F here in New York City. “Suns out, larimar out” or “Suns out, lemons…
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Mulberry
Christ is risen! Lately I have decided to add new foods into my daily life. I tend to go to Julie Morris’ cookbooks when I need inspiration for a healthy meal that’s vanguard and bold with creative flavors. Furthermore, I’ve been eyeing her books “Superfood Juices” and “Superfood Smoothies” for quite some time and I…
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Earl Grey Lattes
Christ is Risen! Aside from mushroom lattes, I really enjoy this recipe. I would have never thought of blending frozen bananas with tea but it works! According to Thug Kitchen, you can use any kind of tea, which I haven’t tried yet because Earl Grey tea is my favorite blend. You can use chai, pepper…
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Mushroom Latte
Christ is Risen! Mushroom latte!? I know, it sounds crazy right? But bare with me… Since I am limiting my coffee intake, I turn to Earl Grey tea and as my midday caffeine I have matcha. Lately I have been making mushroom lattes and adding it to my daily routine. I know mushroom lattes must…
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Lemon Ginger Zinger
Christ is Risen! This is another summer drink that has become a recent favorite. To me it is like an upgrade to lemonade with its boost of health benefits from the ginger and coconut water. Not only is it refreshing from the coconut water but also great for the immune system. I like it on…
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A Spiritual Steward 