Year: 2010

Ash Wednesday & Lenten

By: Hallee

Today is Ash Wednesday and the first day of Lent, both of which mark the beginning of the observance of the Easter Season. Ash Wednesday comes from the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of the faithful as a sign of repentance. Traditionally, the ashes used are gathered after the Palm Crosses from the previous year’s Palm Sunday are burned and mixed with oil. In the Roman Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday is observed by fasting, abstinence from meat, and repentance. It is a day for contemplating one’s transgressions. Ash Wednesday is also the first day of Lent.

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Greek Lenten Bread (Lagana)

By: Hallee

The Lenten bread known as Lagana traditionally sees the light of day only once each year, on the first day of the Greek Orthodox Lent, known as Clean Monday.

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Healthy, Thrifty Homemade Crackers

By: Hallee

Crackers are Daniel Fast friendly, Orthodox Fast friendly, and suitable for Lent. You can make crackers using various types of cooking surface, using many different kinds of grain, adding various seasonings if you like, and in just about any kind of shape you want too. Best of all, they are easy to make.

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Real Food Face-Off: Hallee’s Complete & Expanded Answers

By: Hallee

I felt so very honored to be asked to participate in the Real Food Face-Off hosted by Katie at Kitchen Stewardship. Below are my complete answers to all 20 questions — and A CHALLENGE FOR YOU!

Real Food Face-Off 10: ME! Hallee the Homemaker vs. Mare at Just Making Noise

By: Hallee

I am honored to be participating in a Real Food Face-Off hosted by Katie at kitchenstewardship.com. here have been some fantastic bloggers participating so far and the long wait is over. It is MY TURN today!

Greek Lenten Fritters (Tiganites)

By: Hallee

Similar to small pancakes, these light, crispy medallion-sized treats are a delight served with honey or petimezi… or with syrup, preserves, or a creative topping of your own design. They can be eaten as a sweet snack, with breakfast, or as a brunch dish. Favorites during The Great Lent, these contain no eggs or dairy products. If served with honey, they are perfect for a Daniel Fast as well.

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Greek Meatless Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Rice (Lahanodolmathes Orphana)

By: Hallee

The word “orphana” means “orphaned” and in Greek cooking, usually means a dish that can be made with meat, but in this case is made without. Cabbage is a favorite winter food, and this meatless recipe is delightful and a Lenten favorite. These cabbage rolls are delicious as a main dish, but I often make them using small pieces of the cabbage leaf, to create small rolls that are perfect as a side dish, addition to a buffet table, or appetizer. Try them also using chard leaves and Romaine lettuce leaves. Because of the lack of meat, this dish is perfect for Lent or a Daniel Fast.

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Blog Stuff

Blizzard Bloghop Tour: Pick Up Six

By: Hallee

Anyway, without further delay, this is the sixth time I will play tourguide on a whirlwind trip through the Blissdom Blizzard bloggers. I’ll post about 10 tourspots a day in no particular order until we get through the list. I am still having just as much fun meeting new bloggers and catching up with faithful friends today as on day one! How about you?

Menu Monday 15 February 2010

By: Hallee

Here’s the menu for my family for the week of Monday, 15 February 2010.

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Egg-in-a-Hole

By: Hallee

This is one of my all time favorite breakfasts. I love fried eggs cooked medium, and I love soaking up the yolk with toast. This meal just puts it all together for me. The kids love it because it’s “fun”.

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