St Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary - News Releases News Release New Lenten Cookbook Now Available from SVS Press: When You Fast

Crestwood, NY—SVS Press announces the release of a new lenten cookbook that will soon become a favorite companion to all who seek to make Orthodox dietary guidelines a way of life. When You Fast, by Catherine Mandell, was born out of the author's nearly decade-long quest to attain a rule of fasting for her family in accordance with the traditional Orthodox Christian discipline. Her goal was not only abstention from meat during lenten seasons, but also abstention from dairy products, and from oils on the strictest of fast days. The resulting 200 recipes provide a variety of easy, nourishing, and appealing meals.

Sprinkled among the delicious recipes are sayings from the Mothers and Fathers of the early Church regarding how the body and soul are affected by eating habits—pithy illuminations to accompany the appetizing recipes. Simple but charming two-color illustrations by Kerry Brooks make the recipes even more palatable. A foreword and afterword by two Orthodox priests provide excellent explanations for the underlying principles and effects of fasting.

Special features of the book include:

• How to stock a lenten pantry
• Recipes for breads, spreads, sandwiches, soups, salads, main dishes, fish, shellfish, desserts
• Dairy-free recipes
• Recipes with and without oil
• Recipes with dozens of variations
• Homespun introductions to each section
• Helpful notes from the author
• Brief but powerful sayings from Holy Scripture and the saints
• Guidelines for fasting in accordance with the Orthodox Christian tradition

This book is now available for immediate shipping. For secure online ordering, visit the SVS Press website at www.svspress.com, or call the St Vladimir's Seminary Bookstore at 1-800-204-2665.