tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post5169171378449359307..comments2023-05-03T05:22:30.162-04:00Comments on Mary Haseltine: Simple Lent MealsMary @ Better Than Edenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05409924891343767874noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-88160196014702338042016-03-07T10:24:07.702-05:002016-03-07T10:24:07.702-05:00Yeah, with nursing and in general with growing kid...Yeah, with nursing and in general with growing kids, I don't consciously limit fat or calorie intake. For us, it's more the simplicity of the meal in spirit, if that makes sense. <br /><br />Friday fish fries are big around here, too, and I have the same feelings about them. They're such a treat! We don't usually go but I do see how they can be a good thing for a church and community, too. I love the idea some churches are doing now of soup nights. Mary @ Better Than Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409924891343767874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-61649659316927205522016-03-07T07:56:47.683-05:002016-03-07T07:56:47.683-05:00These are all great ideas, many of them we do alre...These are all great ideas, many of them we do already but with a few new ones. We have been doing pizza a lot too, and eggs and toast. My husband, who is always thin, is turning into a waif though so I am back and forth about it. And I'm nursing a newborn. So, figuring that out.<br /><br />We go to Friday fish fry several times each Lent. Which my kids LOVE, too much for Lent maybe, because their friends are often there. It coincides with Stations of the Cross and works well for us. At least I don't come home after bedtime with a kitchen full of dirty dishes. But it does feel kind of indulgent for Lenten Fridays. Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10449189050973961508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-40272621396800992732016-03-05T15:29:24.076-05:002016-03-05T15:29:24.076-05:00Oh! Tuna casserole! Someone made one for us last...Oh! Tuna casserole! Someone made one for us last year that the kids ate and liked! I need to put that in the rotation.Mary @ Better Than Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409924891343767874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-74918604677063081072016-03-05T15:28:53.475-05:002016-03-05T15:28:53.475-05:00Glad it could help! And I hope to be getting idea...Glad it could help! And I hope to be getting ideas from YOU soon, too ;)Mary @ Better Than Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409924891343767874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-739587587321426512016-03-05T09:47:31.368-05:002016-03-05T09:47:31.368-05:00This is a great post! I love how you tied in the s...This is a great post! I love how you tied in the simple meal planning with the overall spiritual focus of Lent. I'll be re-reading this for sure!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625936710612289251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-63329548760105445352016-03-04T21:03:08.079-05:002016-03-04T21:03:08.079-05:00Tonight was tuna casserole, but we've been eat...Tonight was tuna casserole, but we've been eating more vegetarian meals this Lent, and I'm hoping to keep the practice up for it's health benefits. I've done lentil soup, nachos (refried beans, black beans, cheese, side of salsa), and veggie crustless quiche :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03662886359357978810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-77506127575880768222016-03-04T16:28:03.222-05:002016-03-04T16:28:03.222-05:00That is hardcore! Good for him. It's so true...That is hardcore! Good for him. It's so true. We are definitely spoiled in our country and I'm realizing more and more how our idea of a healthy balanced meal is pretty luxurious compared to the rest of the world and history (which has the side benefit, too, of helping me be more balanced and not worry too much when it comes to taking care of our health and nutrition.)Mary @ Better Than Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409924891343767874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-16274796956620173002016-03-04T15:01:05.031-05:002016-03-04T15:01:05.031-05:00So, I have mentioned a couple times on social medi...So, I have mentioned a couple times on social media that Aaron is eating rice and beans this lent. When we were originally discussing it, we realized we really take fruit/vegetables for granted. like, we feel they are deserved parts of our meals- but really, so much of the world does not 'get' to eat such things. The self-denial of eating simply for the season is really really cool. I'm not there yet, but perhaps one year ;)Mary Wilkersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895931413075965922noreply@blogger.com