Tag Archives: Lent

Frittata de Nopalitos — A Delicious Meatless Friday Breakfast Choice

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LatinoFoodie has been determined to incorporate more vegetables, especially nopales, into the dishes we prepare.  This breakfast frittata is the perfect way to do just that. Plus, we’re now officially in Lent and we know many folks are looking for meatless meals on Fridays. Why not start the day off right with this delicious Frittata de Nopalitos?...
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Lent Friendly Hearty Lentil Stew Recipe

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This one pot meal is fast, easy, and versatile, which will either remind you of your prom date or become your best friend this Lent season.  On a serious note, you can toss almost anything into the pot of lentils to make this even more enjoyable and healthy — fennel, jalapeños, apples, spinach, etc. Get creative and stay away from the pork! Well, if you...
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A Time for Play, a Time for Sacrifice: a Brief History of Carnival and Lent

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In our contemporary culture, where daily addictions abound on just about anything from indulging in too much chocolate, shopping, or junk food, it’s hard to conceive of a time when vices were actually permissible, at least for a brief time. The period I’m referring to, of course, is Carnival!* Whether we conjure up images of elegant masks of the Venetian Carnival or the tossing of...
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