tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post3025428185830260601..comments2024-02-02T19:30:12.868-06:00Comments on Fear Not Little Flock: Lent is all about food- 7 Quick Takespriest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd http://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-72391509844298808542013-02-11T11:01:43.340-06:002013-02-11T11:01:43.340-06:00I love tofu- we eat soy only 1 time a week during ...I love tofu- we eat soy only 1 time a week during not fasting seasons and up to 3 times during a fast because those scientists can't decide if it is good or bad for us long-term!priest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd https://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-34143068075860524932013-02-11T11:00:46.434-06:002013-02-11T11:00:46.434-06:00I'll cook anything that works with my slow coo...I'll cook anything that works with my slow cooker! <br /><br />Here's a Romanian flu tonic- boil onions, add honey to the broth- drink it- it is so yucky you never get sick again because you can't stand to drink the onion-honey broth ;)priest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd https://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-18207726637819098082013-02-11T10:59:02.231-06:002013-02-11T10:59:02.231-06:00Thanks for the link!Thanks for the link!priest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd https://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-52875188185361629592013-02-11T10:58:42.936-06:002013-02-11T10:58:42.936-06:00Thanks for these resources! One book that is good ...Thanks for these resources! One book that is good is the Mennonite cookbook- Whole Foods for the Whole familypriest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd https://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-69491331830818481462013-02-11T10:57:49.455-06:002013-02-11T10:57:49.455-06:00your spaghetti dish sounds good...I would add some...your spaghetti dish sounds good...I would add some garlic to the spinach (we eat lts of garlic here)<br /><br />about the Xantham gum- yes, it is not an old-fashioned food...but it is a 'natural' bacteria...I'll report back after I make the curry-potato-veggie burgers<br /><br />your first question has inspired a short post that I hope to publish today- I've been thinking about it!priest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd https://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-36529909566264852792013-02-11T10:54:16.495-06:002013-02-11T10:54:16.495-06:00Thanks! I need all the ideas I can get (actually.....Thanks! I need all the ideas I can get (actually...maybe one of these Lents we'll eat the same thing every day- that would make a good penance!)priest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd https://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-32784877154764273822013-02-11T10:53:31.314-06:002013-02-11T10:53:31.314-06:00Bear- this is how I make clam chowder (a thick sou...Bear- this is how I make clam chowder (a thick soup)- saute bacon with onions, a bit of garlic, celery and carrots, add clams and peeled/cooked potato cubes, add evaporated milk along with a bit of cream and butter. Salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley and paprika- very yummy- VERY NON-Lenten! ;)<br /><br />On the East coast, 'Manhattan' style clam chowder has a tomato base, maybe I'll try that...priest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd https://www.blogger.com/profile/03792937108732259684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-74137380989197371612013-02-10T16:47:58.158-06:002013-02-10T16:47:58.158-06:00Here's a vegan recipe/resource list you might ...Here's a vegan recipe/resource list you might use: all-creatures.org/recipes.html The site is run by some folks who believe that God commands vegetarianism and/or veganism. I disagree, but that's no reason not to use their recipes.Arkanabarhttp://arkanabar.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-71026859561193139272013-02-10T04:06:26.387-06:002013-02-10T04:06:26.387-06:00As I understand it, the Great Fast is not really v...As I understand it, the Great Fast is not really vegan: one is permitted to eat invertebrates. So it means bivalves (mussels, oysters, clams), crustaceans (prawns and lobsters) and cephalopods (octopus and squid) can all be eaten. This increases the options significantly. So there should be no problem with clam chowder (which my American friends tell me is very tasty). Gastropods such as snails, and insects such as locusts and witchetty grubs can also be eaten.<br /><br />Reading the above paragraph, I am not sure whether it sounds like a gourmand or Bear Grills is considering the menu. This reminds me of a story about Evelyn Waugh: he was visiting Ian Flemming in the Bahamas, and they we ordering lunch, and Waugh remembered that it was Friday. "Can't eat meat, being Friday. I'll have the Lobster Mornay".Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08470725036398346551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-28967396809026922682013-02-09T09:47:37.686-06:002013-02-09T09:47:37.686-06:00Hi, I've never understood why Eastern Catholic...Hi, I've never understood why Eastern Catholics don't fast like the Orthodox. I'm sorry if that sounds like a judgmental question. I'm Orthodox and always assumed that the Eastern Catholics fasted like we do. <br /><br />As someone who tries to eat a "real food" diet, the fasts are always a challenge. Most vegan recipes I find online are full of fake foods that I don't eat anymore or things like soy. My DH is allergic to nuts and beans which are the best fasting protein sources. I basically end up cooking 3 different things; fasting foods for me, dairy/fish for DH since he doesn't eat nuts/beans and non-fasting kid food for our pre-schooler who is going through a "no vegetables!" phase. Needless to say, I'm not looking forward to Lent. But of course I know we all need Lent and it comes whether you're ready for it or not. <br /><br />I've been trying to go grain free recently but I don't know how to get through the fast without grains. I know there are some paleo Orthodox folks out there but I don't know how they do it. <br /><br />This year I want to explore using coconut milk during the fast. I've never tried it before and hope it adds a little variety to our diet. I'm curious about the Xanthum Gum. It doesn't fit the "would your grandmother have eaten it?" test but my non-Orthodox grandmothers wouldn't have fasted either. A good binder alternative to eggs would certainly make things easier. I could bake some quick breads and have them in the freezer for quick breakfasts. <br /><br />Sorry I don't have any good recipe ideas. Our favorite fasting meal is tossed whole wheat spaghetti with sauted spinach and roasted shrimp. If it's a non-oil day, I use coconut oil for the shrimp and spinach. Super easy and tastes yummy. On oil days, I sometimes make a cheeseless pizza using the whole wheat pizza crust recipe from the 100 Days of Real Food blog. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-33564250854483202282013-02-08T22:42:37.973-06:002013-02-08T22:42:37.973-06:00I would suggest getting the Engine 2 Diet book fro...I would suggest getting the Engine 2 Diet book from the library - the back of the book has wonderful recipes that have all been delicious. The entire book is vegan AND oil free, so it's perfect for fasting.<br /><br />Also, there is a cookbook in the same line of thinking called Forks Over Knives. Another really good one.<br /><br />Appetite for Reduction is another reference. This one would have some oil in it, but is mostly fresh, healthy, and cheap vegan cooking.Kevin and Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08937487124296134698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-77528828507084971972013-02-08T16:05:49.766-06:002013-02-08T16:05:49.766-06:00Here are some of my ideas form last year http://no...Here are some of my ideas form last year http://notlukewarm.blogspot.com/2012/02/7-quick-takes-meatless-meals.html<br /><br />I dislike meat in general, so we only eat veggies/beans on Fridays, since fish is not a penance for me at all:) Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07393591556915882130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-27365884154860500482013-02-08T09:34:44.978-06:002013-02-08T09:34:44.978-06:00Tofu! There are some fabulous tofu recipes! Also...Tofu! There are some fabulous tofu recipes! Also, my vegan friends use raw cashews blendered (i have to soak mine to be soft enough to blender) to add a 'creamy' texture to soups or 'creamy' salad dressings.jordinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11576129588327804386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-87984265004162606172013-02-08T09:32:56.910-06:002013-02-08T09:32:56.910-06:00I remember aquinasandmore.com had a Lenten cookboo...I remember aquinasandmore.com had a Lenten cookbook in its Eastern Catholic store but it's gone.<br /><br />For us Latin rite Catholics, we have to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays in Lent. I like salmon and shrimp.Elisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-38874207522581672322013-02-08T09:12:06.934-06:002013-02-08T09:12:06.934-06:00I have been ordering every vegan/vegetarian cookbo...I have been ordering every vegan/vegetarian cookbook from the library, looking for toddler friendly vegan/vegetarian recipes for this Lent...which started last week. Unfortunately my husband (and ALL the other seminarians!) are sick and the rector has said that no one fasts until the stress level and the flu go away. So we are in this funny...fasting but not...phase. So far I found mild coconut curries with a variety of veg to be the best vegan for my kids. Here's a great crockpot vegetarian cookbook that has been useful. http://www.amazon.com/Gourmet-Vegetarian-Slow-Cooker-Sophisticated/dp/158008074X/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1360336136&sr=8-4&keywords=vegetarian+slow+cookerKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148286229293806478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-46930319282394876742013-02-08T08:34:59.729-06:002013-02-08T08:34:59.729-06:00I was actually hoping I might get some ideas from ...I was actually hoping I might get some ideas from you for what to eat on my Lenten Fridays (I'm Latin rite Catholic)... I used to eat grilled cheese sandwiches, but now I'm on a no-dairy, no-gluten diet. I'll have to check out Hevel's link.Jeanne G.http://knowledgehungry.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-31853910333535435252013-02-08T08:00:13.447-06:002013-02-08T08:00:13.447-06:00Love this post. I may show it to my non-Catholic h...Love this post. I may show it to my non-Catholic husband who sometimes needs "fasting for Dummies" training. Some years he's awesome about it, some years he comes home with a side of beef on Friday! Have a blessed Lent!Kristen @ St Monica's Bridgehttp://stmonicasbridge.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-902102460517670809.post-4233906126840332222013-02-08T04:57:58.982-06:002013-02-08T04:57:58.982-06:00Try sabich! http://herbivoracious.com/2008/04/reci...Try sabich! http://herbivoracious.com/2008/04/recipe-sabich.html If you skip the hardbopiled eggs, it's vegan. It's also heavenly. Hevelhttp://kosherkola.comnoreply@blogger.com