Lent 2009, Day 1

Today began the first day of Lent for me. As promised, here are some of the foods I've found that complies with the no meat and no dairy guidelines. I have to revamp some of the recipes so I can have them during Lent.

Granola - oats and grains mixed with a sweet syrup and baked until dry. Raisins added after removing from the oven.

Irish Soda Bread - revised to comply with Lenten rules. It turned out better than I would have expected. This is my second year making this.

Rajma. An Indian recipe made with beans, tomatoes, onions and spices. I love trying new recipes. This is my second year for this, as well. This recipe is from the internet. I don't remember which website had it, but it is pretty good.

Best of all, there is no soy in any of these foods!

May all of you have a great Lenten season. Remember...Lent is only one small sacrifice we can make compared to what Jesus had endured for our salvation.

Lent is Coming!

Hello, everyone. Lent is Coming!

Most people think of this as a time for starvation, repentance and alms giving. This is true. I look upon it as a culinary adventure, as well.

How does this relate to soy? Well, I don't cook with soy, if possible. So, what you'll be seeing is my culinary adventure through Lent. There will be no meat and no dairy, according to my Church's Lenten requirements. I will need to be relatively creative with my eating habits, when I'm not fasting. This will help out a lot of you who are Vegans and who have allergies to certain foods as I will be making a trip 'around the world' with my cooking. Since I do not always eat like this, it will be an adventure.

I'll try to post as many pics of the dishes as I possibly can. I'll be posting the recipes, as well.

Please leave a comment of the dishes you enjoy.

Regards and happiness to all of you. And, especially to those of you who follow Lent.