Update - August 2017 - Since this post was originally created as a menu plan for a specific month (which is now past), I've gone through and edited the actual menu into categories (no fast, fish day, etc.) that can be used as menu planning ideas (especially for Eastern Orthodox Christians). That way, if you are looking for inspiration, the info is still there for you, but in an easier format... … [Read more...]
Free Menu Planning help for January! Orthodox Fast Friendly
January Welcome to a new year! Here is the free menu planning help you need. Meal planning ideas perfect for January (think cozy, fillings and winter yum!) and Orthodox Fast Friendly too! This year, my focus is on making every moment count. This means lots of areas of life need to be organized, need to be efficient, and need to be more productive. **This post may contain affiliate links. If … [Read more...]
More Lenten Meal Planning April 2016 Menu Plan
Here's another Orthodox Lenten Menu Plan from my kitchen to yours! Lent has arrived! Right now, we are still in the early days of Lent. The food doesn't look too bad...yet. Or maybe it does. :) It depends how much you enjoy cheese, steaks, ug. Let's not talk about that! **This post may contain affiliate links. If you click on those links, I may earn a commission (at no extra … [Read more...]
Lenten Lunch Ideas
Ever struggle to have fast, healthy, Lenten lunches on the go? This has been a challenge for us! Though we usually try to eat leftovers for lunch, during Lent there tends to be fewer leftovers or we are much less content with the leftovers ;). Also, I've been trying to cut down on time spent in the kitchen, so I am using recipes that are either make-ahead or super simple. Today, I'm … [Read more...]
The Stuff of Life – realizing what life is made of
Sharing a little glimpse into our home as we grow in love for Christ and each other... What a week. Our lives have been full to overflowing. In a world where busyness is an epidemic, I fear we may have caught it this week. But, looking back, I wouldn't cut anything out. Because this week was made of the stuff of Life. Our Orthodox community came together and sang Memory Eternal … [Read more...]
