Sunday, March 06, 2022
Menu Plan: First Sunday of Lent
There are many beautiful icons of the Temptation of Jesus, but this painting by Duccio captures the essense of our Lenten journey with Christ in the desert. After being driven to the desert to fast for 40 days and be tested (not as a trick or pop quiz, but to model for us and to teach the way we make our spiritual battle), He commands Satan away, with the angels waiting to attend Him.
Some of my favorite saints are represented this week, who also provide a vast depth of teaching to us. It is so good to get to know these brothers and sisters in the faith!
It is also the beginning of birthday season here. Amira turns 18 this week. She is the first baby I posted about on this blog. It is hard to believe I have four adult children.
Jerome gets coriander back this week, and we are pleased that the reintroduction has gone so well. He will begin trying out milk again, even though it is Lent. We have enough around for him to have his portion, and we are hoping that the weather won't interfere with our assessment of his reaction this time. Please pray. Please pray for peace, as well.
- Sunday
Breakfast: Vegetable Hash and Salsa with Toast (Gluten-free for Jerome), Grapefruit Halves, Tea with Honey
Dinner: Pasta (Gluten-free for Jerome) with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Tuna, Green Salad, Canned Peaches - Monday - Feast of Saints Perpetua and Felicity
Breakfast: Oatmeal with Orange Flower Syrup (Gluten-free Granola and Coconut Milk for Jerome), Bananas (Canned Peaches for Jerome), Tea with Honey
Dinner: Garden Vegetable Soup (using green chickpeas in place of the peas), Crackers (Gluten-free for Jerome), Pears - Tuesday
Breakfast: Black Bean and Sweet Potato Breakfast Tacos, Minneolas, Tea with Honey
Dinner: Samosa Cups with Green Chickpeas, Rice, Cabbage Slaw with Cumin Dressing, Fruit Plate - Wednesday - Feast of Saint Gregory of Nyssa
Breakfast: Apple Coconut Breakfast Bowls with Almond Butter, Tea with Honey
Dinner: Vegetable Korma, Rice, Fruit - Thursday
Breakfast: Coconut Bread, Sliced Oranges, Tea with Honey
Dinner: Pan Fried Scallops, Vegan DanDan Noodles, Mandarin Oranges, Koulourakia - Friday
Breakfast: Peanut Butter Toast (Gluten-free for Jerome) with Honey, Sliced Pears, Tea and Honey
Dinner: Eggplant and Chickpea Curry, Rice, Green Salad, Sliced Pears - Saturday - Feast of Saint Gregory the Great
Breakfast: Tahina Cookies (Gluten-free Granola and Coconut Milk for Jerome), Tea with Honey
Dinner: Creamy Avocado Pasta with Cashews, Salad, Fruit Plate
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