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,…
Category: Drinks
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Raspberry Lemon Yerba Mate
Christ is Risen! I have recently decided to give coffee a break, yet again. It tastes so good and nice to have as part of my morning routine but I have noticed my anxiety levels going up more than usual so coffee has got to go! Yerba mate, along with matcha, is an alternative caffeine…
What to Do with Beet Stems
Yesterday I made a couple of beet dishes from “Vegetables Illustrated” and they tasted absolutely AMAZING! I don’t like to throw food to waste if I know I can turn them into something tasty and healthy. There’s a guilt voice in my head that says, ” we can turn that into something”, which applies to…
C’est La Vie! Recipes: How to Use Over Ripe Pears 3 Different Ways
C’est la vie! When I waited too long to use pears, all I can say, c’est la vie it is! What to do when they are too ripe to eat? What to do, what to do, what to DO!? Cobbler came to mind, but I was thinking something more… adventurous. Then I remembered that there…
Anastasia's Peaceful Kitchen 