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AWAKEN AND RENEW Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your...
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May 31, 20243 min read


curate and celebrate
AWAKEN AND RENEW For everything comes from him and exists by his power and is intended for his glory. All glory to him forever! Amen....
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May 28, 20242 min read


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CRAVINGS FOR SNACKS: HOMEMADE SWEET POTATO OAT WAFFLES, ROASTED PUMPKIN SPICED CHICKPEAS. The description sounds healthy, doesn't it?...
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Apr 18, 20241 min read


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BREAKFAST DELIGHTS: EGG BITES, BUCKWHEAT GALETTE, VEGGIE OMELETTE, AND VEGGIE FRITTATA I look forward to Saturday mornings with my...
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Apr 8, 20241 min read


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CHOCOLATE CRAVINGS: THE JOY OF ENROBING. I had a blast satisfying my chocolate cravings! I started by looking in the fridge and pantry...
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Mar 19, 20241 min read


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LEFTOVER HOMEMADE FOCACCIA: VEGGIE PIZZETTA. . When I don't feel like cooking from scratch, I look in the fridge/freezer and pantry to...
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Mar 1, 20241 min read


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LENTILS: ALMOST PERSIAN STYLE. When I cook lentils, I add spices according to what cuisine I want to eat. If I want Greek taste, I add...
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Jan 29, 20241 min read


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SUNDAY LIFE GROUP: FOOD SERVED DURING FELLOWSHIP.
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Jan 23, 20241 min read


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LEVEL UP: RICE WITH SEAWEED AND CARROTS. As I try to come up with ideas to elevate my home cooked dishes, I always try to think that it...
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Jan 16, 20241 min read


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SIMPLY SEASONED: CRISPY BARRAMUNDI. My husband was disappointed that he didn't see fresh trout at Costco last weekend. He was imagining...
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Oct 3, 20231 min read


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SOUL CARE CAFE: OUR PRETEND CAFE. When I came across Jennifer Garner's pretend cooking show on Instagram, I thought of having a pretend...
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Sep 29, 20231 min read


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THE REAL DEAL: MASTERING PIZZA. My quest to eat healthier versions of my favorite dishes took a backseat this past weekend. My husband...
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Sep 14, 20231 min read


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A NEED FOR CHANGE. It has been a week since I had an appointment with my family doctor to discuss my lipid panel with abnormal results....
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Sep 8, 20231 min read


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CRAVINGS: FALAFEL FOR ME, ENCHILADA FOR MY HUSBAND. Last week, my husband cooked chicken enchilada with homemade corn tortillas. It was...
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Jun 14, 20231 min read


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ANOTHER FIRST: UBE AND MATCHA MILK BREAD. My husband was extremely pleased with the outcome when he baked this bread last week.
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Jun 7, 20231 min read


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REPURPOSING LEFTOVERS: HEALTHY-ISH PASTA DISH. I don't like to waste food so I try to come up with dishes that I can put together in less...
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Jun 2, 20231 min read


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ALL ABOUT CHICKPEAS: AVOCADO HUMMUS AND PASTA SAUCE. I had avocados ripen at the same time last week so I thought of making avocado...
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May 27, 20231 min read


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THE OAT BOWL: ENJOYED WITH A NEW RECRUIT. I can't remember how long I've been eating oatmeal almost everyday. For all those years, my...
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May 19, 20231 min read


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MY WEIGHT LOSS JOURNEY: FLAX LAVASH. I was on hormone therapy to treat a medical issue for six months. I want to think that because of...
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May 12, 20231 min read


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A PANTRY STAPLE: LENTILS. I cook lentils almost every week but I don't cook it the same every time. I use different spices depending on...
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May 5, 20231 min read
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