Christ is in our midst! During fasting days, especially many strict fasts, such as Great Lent, Nativity, Dormition of the Theotokos and the Sts. Peter and Paul, these times translates to intense prayer and reflection of oneself, connecting to God in addition to dietary restrictions that help purify us. These foods include no eating of…
Category: Fruits
Chia Seed Pudding
Christ is risen! I have come to accept, I am not a morning person. I have tried for decades to be one and there is only one or two exceptions that makes me a morning person. One is going to church. I still have a hard time waking up but I am driven to go…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Fasting Time: Detoxing spiritually and physically + Spring Juice
Hello dear ones!!! Thank you for being patient with me. This is one of the reasons I do not promise to post recipes on a certain date because life happens and I want to share with you things from the soul, that otherwise would be looked over if one were to type in a rush…
Banana Bread + Waste-Free Peeling Compote
Christ is Born! Glorify Him! Hello everyone! Today I am sharing two recipes with you: banana bread and a waste-free peeling compote recipe. Since I discovered this recipe, I would make banana bread for church and for gatherings or for coffee time when it was safe to gather for coffee. I would also make this…
Anastasia's Peaceful Kitchen 