Daniel Fast 2013

1/19/2013

As we embark on yet another Daniel Fast together, we are anticipating the miraculous! God is up to something, and as we seek HIS face through prayer and fasting, we are confident that we will see God move in ways we have yet to imagine. "Call to me, and I will tell you GREAT and MIGHTY things that you do not know!" (Jeremiah 33:3) We anticipate GREAT reports as to how God is moving in your life as you walk through this fast! We also expect that some will struggle with this. So, this blog is to help encourage one another! Feel free to leave comments, prayer needs, recipes you find helpful, and share with us (failures and successes) through this journey!

Remember: Prayer CONNECTS you to God... fasting DISCONNECTS you from the world!
Pastor Dave & Tammy

Tammy

1/21/2013 06:00:51 am

Here we go!! I have collected all the recipes posted from last year's blog so you don't have to scroll through! If you'd like them let me know!

Kimberly

1/22/2013 12:28:25 pm

I would love a copy!

Tammy

1/22/2013 12:48:50 pm

Hey Kimberly!! I went ahead and put a link to the right! Just click the icon above "recipes" and it will be available to you! I figured that was the easiest way. Welcome aboard!! :)

Tammy

1/23/2013 05:33:15 am

Day 3.... and the blog is virtually silent! hmmm.... wonder what that means?

Wanda

1/23/2013 06:30:01 am

Creamy Oatmeal with Honey and Nuts and Cinnamon (Add dried fruit when cooking or fresh fruit on top after served. I like to add blueberries when it's cooking and toward the end just before I take it off the stove. It seems the fruit flavor is enhanced throughout the oatmeal.

Any Type of whole oats (Quaker or Store Brand)
Use the amount of Water and Oats as suggested in directions
You will use hot water and let the Oats sit in the water for about 3min. Add Cinnamon to your taste, I use a Saigon Cinnamon the flavor is awesome but any will do and less is more with this spice.

Use Med Heat setting on stove or you can microwave but you have to be careful as it will bubble out everywhere. I prefer stove top when making more then one serving.
Ok, back to stove top, put pot on Med Heat and bring oats to bubbling then turn down (This is when I add my fresh and dried fruits so they are a little softer and the fruit flavor is throughout the oatmeal.) to not quite to low and continue to cook oats until desired creamyness, usually about 5min.

If adding nuts, I usually add toasted sliced almonds or toasted pecans you can toast them quickly in a fry pan and don't have to use oil but don't get your pan to hot. Again start with Med heat and go up if needed don't add nuts until pan is hot. Takes about 5min.
Don't add the nuts to the cooking oatmeal. They tend to loose their crunchyness (is that a word :).

Ok so here is my flip on oatmeal and if you like coconut flavor you will looovvveee this! Get a can of coconut milk and this is not the water but the actual milk. A couple of the brands I use are Thai Kitchen or Conchita and they are usually in the Oriental or Spanish food sections at the grocery store. Ok so, put the can of milk in the fridge overnight. Then pour the liquid in another container, DON'T throw it away, great for smoothies but that's another recipe :). Now get all that yummmmmy coconut cream out of the can and put it in a bowl that was chilled with the milk over night. Sorry I forgot to add that earlier :( Then using a mixer start on a low setting and build to high mixing the coco cream. You can add honey, vanilla, cinammon...the concoctions are endless. Put this on top of your oatmeal or just about anything you may like coconut with.
ENJOY :) Blessings and continued strength in the name of Jesus!

Tammy

1/24/2013 04:11:55 am

Thanks Wanda!

Tammy

1/26/2013 01:49:50 am

What kind of Oatmeal do you use?? I have never been able to make oatmeal and it taste remotely good! LOL! Gonna have to try this!

Wanda

1/24/2013 05:01:09 am

Cauliflower Mash - Honestly they taste just like Mashed potato's!
I use frozen cauliflower and boil until soft. Drain add butter if not on Daniel Fast but if you are then add Olive Oil, sea salt, pepper and honey to taste. The honey gives it just a bit of sweetness that normally comes from the potato but start with a very small amount. I make Garlic Cauliflower Mash and use Adobo instead of sea salt. You can add the same things you would add to your mashed potato's. You'll be amazed how much like it tastes like mashed potato's.

Tammy

1/26/2013 01:37:17 am

I love Olive Oil and Garlic! I bet these are good! Gonna try!

Wanda

1/24/2013 05:05:06 am

I found this dressing recipe and it's awesome and only 25 cal per oz!
Honey Poppy Seed Salad Dressing
32 oz yogurt, plain and non-fat
1 Tbsp lemon zest, grated
4 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp poppy seeds
2 Tbsp lemon juice

Tammy

1/26/2013 01:43:15 am

That actually sounds delicious! I wonder if you can use soy, almond or rice milk instead of the yogurt.... unless you found a dairy free/milk free yogurt. I know they exist, but haven't found one. If so, let us know where to get it! :)

Wanda

1/24/2013 07:12:30 am

here's another salsa recipe
28 oz can dice tom drained
3tbs Fresh Chopped Jalapeño
1tbs Lime Juice
1/2tsp sea salt
1/2tsp cumin
3 scallions chopped
1/3 bunch cilantro leaves chopped (more or less to taste preference)
**Tappons (Spanish Hot Pepper) 3-4 to taste ground – These peppers
are right there temp wise with Ghost Peppers but use whatever pepper
give you the heat you desire.
1 tsp garlic powder or garlic paste

Put in food processor/blender and process to the consistence you desire.
Place in container overnight then serve…

Tammy

1/26/2013 01:44:09 am

yum! I KNOW Dave would love this!!!

Tammy

1/26/2013 01:45:39 am

PS... I've heard of Ghost Peppers and Tappons... never seen them... where do you find them??

Tammy Spedden

1/24/2013 01:23:03 pm

These ALL sound yummy! Can't do the poppy seed dressing though. :( (yogurt) But, everything else looks good! :) THANKS for posting!

Helen

1/25/2013 08:16:29 am

Stir fry sauce~ 2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp soy sauce,juice of 1 lime,2-3 tbsp honey,2 cloves minced garlic, 2 pieces of ginger sliced thin, 2 tbsp seasame oil, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Mix everything but oil and pepper and heat to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer stirring occasionally until honey is dissolved. simmer until slightly syrupy.Slowly whisk in oil and pepper. May either use hot for sauce for stir fry or chill for dressing to a salad. Enjoy!

Kelly

1/25/2013 08:30:16 am

May also use some pineapple juice! So yummy! Helen made this for me!!

Tammy

1/26/2013 01:46:20 am

YUM!

Kelly

1/25/2013 08:22:02 am

There is a spaghetti sauce that is daniel's fast friendly...Ragu sugar free and Ragu light. I use this with spaghetti squash. To make "spaghetti" cut in half and scoop out seeds, pierce the skin of the squash with a fork and microwave for 7 minutes...place on sheet pan cut side down. bake for 20 min at 350. with a fork start at one end of the squash and drag it to the other end...this brings strings of squash (which look like spaghetti) that's you base! saute some mushrooms, onions, peppers till tender, add the spaghetti sauce. spoon squash onto plate....add the spaghetti sauce and enjoy!

Tammy

1/26/2013 01:47:02 am

Did you find the Sauce this year??? I looked at Walmart and couldn't find it this time???

Kelly

1/26/2013 12:26:30 pm

Yes i did actually! At Walmart...you just gotta hunt for it! I usually buy at least 2 jars...it seems to go quick!

Kelly

1/25/2013 08:24:57 am

Oatmeal cookies!

1 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup peanut butter
honey to taste
dash of salt

toast oatmeal.....mix all ingredients....spoon onto cookie sheet... bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.

Tammy

1/26/2013 01:48:43 am

What kind of Oatmeal do you use Kelly?

Kelly

1/26/2013 12:29:39 pm

Natural oatmeal or steel cut...you can pulse them in the food processor.

Wanda

1/26/2013 03:18:26 pm

I will try this!

Kelly

1/25/2013 08:26:57 am

Asian dinner

1 8ox box of whole wheat noodles~cooked
1 bag of stir fry veggies ~ sauteed
Helen's stir fry sauce~ see above

mix and enjoy!

Kelly

1/25/2013 08:28:00 am

May also use tofu!

Kelly

1/25/2013 09:07:17 am

This is is especially for Tammy!

Chocolate pecan balls
pecan meal ~ found at publix
peanut butter
honey
Hershey's powder cocoa

microwave the peanut butter till soft...add honey, cocoa and pecan meal till a thick consistency...either roll in coconut or pecan pieces and place in fridge to chill.

Tammy

1/26/2013 01:35:08 am

Oh my goodness! NEVER thought of unsweetened, natural cocoa!! I am gonna have to try this! Thanks Kelly! I'm gonna try a hot chocolate too! (almond, soy, or rice milk??) hmmmmm???? We found an almond milk that is approved and actually quite good!

Kelly

1/26/2013 12:28:31 pm

I never thought of hot cocoa! See...great minds!!

Tammy

1/26/2013 01:57:59 am

While smelling my muffins cooking in the oven this morning, I am reminded once again that I "do not live by bread alone" but "by the Word of God"! I love this fast! I love the fact that it, if we allow it to, helps us to get the proper perspective of food, health, and our spiritual journey! We should "eat to live" and not "live to eat". I know that I get so busy, that fast food is all too often an option for my family... and it's just not healthy. I am also reminded that a fast is to push us closer to our God! And that when we feel hungry, or have cravings, that our appetite should be re-directed to God! The Word says we should hunger and thirst after righteousness... we should crave the presense of our God!! Food is a strong desire... we must have it to live. ALL THE MORE, we should DESIRE OUR SAVIOR and LIVE the ABUNDANT LIFE HE DESIGNED FOR US TO LIVE! John 10:10 Praying for my church family!

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