Christ is in our midst! I think my stomach has been serenading Bee Gees songs to me lately. My stomach has been so happy since I have been listening to the prescription of eating more greens and drinking more water. I am glad that I have finally listened because I have so much energy and…
Category: Iron Rich Foods
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Christ is in our midst! Today is the second day of Great Lent. I thought this dish would be too tempting for Clean Monday. This is not the recipe I had intended to share during Great Lent because it is quite indulgent and mouth watering but I have many people in mind who came to…
A Very Green Breakfast: Kale Pesto Toast with Steamed Brussels sprouts
Christ is Risen! Instead of “Anastasia’s Peaceful Kitchen”, I sometimes wonder if I should rename the blog “The Picky Eater”. I have been a very picky eater since I was a young girl. I have a strong distaste for tomatoes, pickles, fish, and some fermented things. Tomatoes, however, I don’t mind having as ketchup or…
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…
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…
What’s for dinner tonight? Vegan Fettucine Alfredo
Hello my dear ones! Christo Anesti! Krystus zmartwychstal! Christ is risen! Great Lent and Pascha has past and we are now in Bright Week. This is my first Orthodox Christian Easter season — all I can say is I am adjusting to these feelings that come up for me. The 49 days leading up to…
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…
Raw Cranberry & Pistachio Cheesecake
Hello my dear ones! Merry Christmas to you all! Christ is born! Let us glorify Him! I was looking for a unique recipe to celebrate this wonderful and special celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. When we think of the holiday season, we usually think of red, white, and green so I thought, what…
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