Otherwise known as FAKI in our house, lentil soup always was a staple in my home when I was growing up, especially during the time of Lent. Going meatless certain days of the week meant and still means finding ways to eat healthily, get our nutrition in, and not always having to be in the form of seafood. It's light, easy, healthy, and gluten-free. So I decided to make this yummy simple pot of soup that my mom used to make and still makes. … [Read more...]
The Mystery and Miracle of Saint Theodora
A Throwback Thursday.... taking me back to summer.... to a place where I wish I was. I write this post for all people, of all religions, believers and non believers. My purpose is so share something of magnificence that I experienced this summer. Not to convert non believers, not to convert anyone to Orthodoxy, but to make you think about something larger than life. Just simply make you think. Nothing more. Most of you know by now that I … [Read more...]
Deep Rooted
Food. Fun. Family. Friends. Music. Dancing. Good times. A day in the life of a Greek for the most part. I LOVE my roots. I LOVE my heritage. Can you tell by my OP logo, the GOLD Greek Key? :) And it's this time of year that I get the warm fuzzies about my culture and heritage. Why? It's the annual Greek Festival in my hometown of Oklahoma City, where every fall, our St. George Greek Orthodox Church hosts a weekend of Greek heritage … [Read more...]
