Super Easy Egg Swaps in Baking

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…

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…

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…