Category: Soy free
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Beet Muhammara
Christ is born! Being on the Old Calendar, we had just celebrated Christmas, the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ! Born in the solitude and darkness of the cave, Christ is the Light. For a lot of us that means the fasting period has ended and we can enjoy eating again. For some of us,…
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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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Artichoke Dip adapted Robin Robertson
Christ is in our midst! We are on the way to St Nektarios Monastery listening to Keith Green. “My Eyes are Dry” is currently playing. Before bed, my eyes were not dry. Crying over my sins this week and being able to receive holy Communion yesterday and not to be burned by coal physically but…
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Vegan Rhubarb, Ginger, and Raisin Muffins
Christ is in our midst! Every spring, rhubarb would be mentioned in different cooking blogs and magazines. It was not until my real estate agent gifted me his own home grown rhubarb did I decide to make these muffins. This recipe was in the “back burner” of many recipes I had wanted to make but…
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Carrot Top Pesto
Christ is in our midst! The other day, I just wanted to buy parsley. However, I had no cash on hand so I had to buy more produce to use my card to meet the minimum $10. So, as I was looking at the produce, I thought what do I need? Not that I needed…
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Recipes on Celery Root
Christ is in our midst! These root babes are underestimated! I consider celeriac to be a secret ingredient to my mom’s broth, as we call in Polish, rosolek. I am getting ready to head back to church to prepare sandwiches for handing out tomorrow to those in need. As I am waiting for my husband…
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Kale & Seed Crisps by Julie Morris
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…
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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…
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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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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…
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A Spiritual Steward 