Tag: Low calorie
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Pumpkin Puree DIY
Christ is in our midst! Pumpkin season is upon us! The season of cozy layers and boots, warm tea and or red wine, various pies, and hardy vegetables like pumpkins! Pumpkin puree in a can gets sold out fast at times, especially when Thanksgiving is around the corner in November, and sometimes one is left…
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Kale
Kale is a great plant based source for calcium, iodine, protein, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. It is a calcium rich food. Excellent source for vitamin A. Good source of alpha-linolenic acid (found in omega 3s). All greens (chlorophyll rich) foods contain alpha-linolenic acid in their chlorophylllasts. Great dietary option to add for heart…
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Love is patient \\ Greek Roasted Artichokes with Lemon and Basil
Christ is in our midst! Spring has passed, and we are in summer mode. Springtime, alongside summer, is when I really enjoy having artichokes. Spring to me is defined by different things. One, helios me thondia, which translates to sun with teeth. It is bright and sunny, but when you step out, there’s a “bite”…
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Cauliflower Ranch Dip by Julie Morris
Christ is risen! We just came out of a long fasting season and celebrating in the Paschal season (if you are Orthodox Christian) but I promise you that is delicious! This cauliflower ranch dip can be eaten whether we are in a strict fasting time or not. We may have a tendency to eat a…
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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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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…
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Cherry Tomato Topping
This is so easy to make! Add to pasta, on toast, or as a topping for grain bowls! The possibilities are endless! Makes 450 g (13 oz) Ingredients 275 g (9 1/2 oz) cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered if large 150 mL (5 fl oz) olive oil 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp sherry…
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What I Eat On A Fasting Day
Kalispera, my dear ones! Kalispera! Lately, I have been in a “Greek” mood. My husband is Greek, my nouna is Greek, and my spiritual father is Greek! Many dear Greek friends around me! My husband and I often dream and talk about having a cafe on one of the islands in Greece. I am someone…
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Peace Popcorn – Italian Style
Add basil, rosemary, and oregano (I use fresh but dried could be used to; if you use dried, keep in mind to use less. Dried herbs are stronger in flavor compared to fresh; use about 1 tsp or according to taste) to the preheated olive oil or coconut oil in a large pot. Add a…
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A Spiritual Steward 