RecipeZZZ for Sleep

This is the final episode of RecipeZZZ for Sleep.❤️ For this final episode, I leave you with a couple of my favorite poems by Mary Oliver: "The Journey," "Wild Geese" and "The Summer Day."Thank you for joining along this podcast project. It's been a wonderful surprise to see how many people have downloaded episodes around the world. I hope it has brought - and may continue to bring - you some peace and rest.All episodes will be available at recipezzzforsleep.comMusic: "Music Box and Sunshine" by Daniel Birch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Special Episode: Whenever you find yourself feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed, you can try this Breathwork exercise called Box Breathing.Think of an image of a box with four equal sides. Your Box Breathing pattern will be just like those four equal sides.Inhale through the nose for 4 counts. Hold for 4 counts. Exhale through the mouth for 4 counts. Hold for 4 counts. Repeat as many times as you like.Be sure to breathe deep into the belly, not the chest, throat or shoulders. If it's helpful to you, place one hand on your belly to feel it rise and fall.I hope this brings you peace and wellness wherever you are.Music: "Meditation Impromptu 03" by Kevin MacLeod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Special Episode: For these difficult times, I wanted to share an easy way to quickly calm and ground yourself whenever you need to.Here is a simple Breathwork exercise. Simply inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth. It sounds simple because it is. But sometimes, we need reminders for this most basic tool we have with us and within us. Just be sure to breathe into your belly, not your shoulders or chest.I hope this brings you peace and wellness.Music: "Meditation Impromptu 03" by Kevin MacLeod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In honor of Poetry Month, please enjoy a reading of one of my favorite poems: "Kindness" by Naomi Shihab Nye.I hope this might bring you a bit of peace and comfort during this difficult time.For more information, visit recipezzzforsleep.comSleep well, and be well! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More desserts: Sweet dreams for your sweet tooth!

Can you ever have too many desserts?

Regular recipe readings return with something a little different for your palate: Pickles!Personally, I love pickles of almost any kind, and I hope you do too. Please enjoy a quiet reading of How to Do Pickling by Dr. D. Jayne.If you've missed any episodes, you can find them wherever you get your podcasts or visit recipezzzforsleep.com.Thank you to everyone who has listened, downloaded and subscribed to this podcast project!

Special Episode: MeditationZZZ - Gratitude Enjoy a meditation on the healing power of gratitude.Whether you're trying to fall asleep or just need to press pause for a bit of calm amidst chaos at work, home or wherever you are, this short guided meditation offers a few moments of peaceful contemplation on gratitude. Visit: recipezzzforsleep.comMusic: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Special Episode: MeditationZZZ - Water Enjoy a meditation on the healing power of water.Whether you're trying to fall asleep or just need to press pause for a bit of calm amidst chaos at work, home or wherever you are, this short guided meditation offers a few moments of peaceful contemplation on water. Visit: recipezzzforsleep.comMusic: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Special Episode: MeditationZZZ - Healing Enjoy a brief meditation on healing from within.Whether you're trying to fall asleep or just need to press pause for a bit of calm amidst chaos at work, home or wherever you are, this short guided meditation offers a few moments of peaceful contemplation on healing – both physical and emotional. Visit: recipezzzforsleep.comMusic: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chocolate: Is there such a thing as too much? No!

Sweet (or semi-sweet) dreams with one of my favorite things: Chocolate!Enjoy a quiet reading of Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes by Miss Maria Parloa (prepared for Walter Baker and Co.)Visit recipezzzforsleep.comMusic: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Summertime fruits to savor in your sleep.Enjoy a quiet reading of “Fruits Preserved with Sugar” from Vegetable Cookery by John Smith.Visit recipezzzforsleep.comMusic: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Special Episode: MeditationZZZ - Rest Enjoy a moment of rest at any time of the day or night. Whether you're trying to fall asleep or just need to press pause for a bit of calm amidst chaos at work, home or wherever you are, this short guided meditation offers a few moments of restfulness. Regular recipe readings will continue next episode. Visit: recipezzzforsleep.com Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lightly crunchy croquettes show their versatility as they ease you to sleep.Enjoy a calm, quiet reading of "Croquettes" from The Golden Rule Cook Book by M.R.L. Sharpe.Visit recipezzzforsleep.comMusic: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mixing vegetables into a medley of restfulness.Enjoy a quiet reading of "Vegetable Combinations" from The Golden Rule Cook Book by M.R.L. Sharpe.Visit: recipezzzforsleep.comMusic: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cheese, please! Perfect for spring, summer or any season.Enjoy a quiet reading of "Cheese" from The Golden Rule Cook Book by M.R.L. Sharpe.Visit: recipezzzforsleep.comMusic "Sleep" by Daniel Birch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Perfect for picnic season: Savouries and Sandwiches!Enjoy a quiet reading of recipes from The Golden Rule Vegetarian Cook Book: 600 Meatless Dishes by Maud Russell Lorraine Sharpe Freshel.Visit recipezzzforsleep.comMusic: “Sleep” by Daniel Birch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kicking off Season 2 with a special episode: MeditationZZZ for SleepWith all of the chaos in everyday life, I thought it might it be helpful for anyone – food lovers and everyone else – to have a brief, calming meditation to help you relax. It's a quick and quiet body scan to help you breathe and ease into rest. And it ends with a few reminders that you are amazing and beautiful and perfect just as you are.In the next episode, we'll return to recipe readings. But in the meantime, I hope you enjoy this meditation.For more information, visit recipezzzforsleep.comMusic: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PoemZZZ for Sleep: Even though I'm taking a break before the next season, I wanted to share a special episode for the end of National Poetry Month.Enjoy another quiet reading of poems to help ease you to sleep. My hope is that you'll seek out poetry throughout the year and that it will nurture your body and mind every day.Thank you for listening! And I'll see you in Season 2 for more RecipeZZZ for Sleep.If you'd like to support this podcast, please go to the Patreon page (www.patreon.com/recipezzzforsleep). Even a dollar will help!For more information, visit recipezzzforsleep.comSleep well, and be well! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

*Special Episode: To celebrate finishing Season 1, I thought it would be fun to try something new. In honor of Poetry Month, enjoy a few sweet poems to help you relax and sleep. Though, shouldn't every month be Poetry Month?This concludes Season 1. Thank you for joining me for RecipeZZZ for Sleep! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to stay tuned for Season 2.If you missed any episodes, visit: recipezzzforsleep.comMusic: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Spring brings renewal, holidays and hopefully egg-cellent sleep!Enjoy a quiet reading of Egg Cookery from The Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book (public domain).Visit recipezzzforsleep.comMusic: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Springtime brings so many fresh vegetables and fruits for salads.Enjoy a calm, quiet reading of Salads from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book (public domain).Visit: recipezzzforsleep.comMusic: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's officially springtime! One of the best parts of spring is the abundance of gorgeous vegetables.Enjoy a quiet reading of Vegetables from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book (public domain) to help you rest and sleep.Visit recipezzzforsleep.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pie day is every day! Enjoy a bit of sweetness to help you sleep with a quiet reading of Pies from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book (public domain).Visit: recipezzzforsleep.comMusic: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Ambient Vol. 3 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More carbs bring sweet sleep. Enjoy a quiet reading of breads and cakes from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book (public domain).More: recipezzzforsleep.com/2019/02/27/bread-and-cakes-allinsons-vegetarian-cookery/Visit: recipezzzforsleep.comMusic: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Ambient Vol. 3 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Perfect for the cold winter season: Soups! Actually, soups are great for any season.Warm yourself to sleep with a calm reading of soup recipes from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book (public domain).*This episode has been revised from a previous soup episode. Thanks for your patience.More: recipezzzforsleep.com/2019/03/04/ep-5-soups/Visit: recipezzzforsleep.comMusic: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Ambient Vol. 3. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Carbs can bring calm. But you don't have to eat them if you don't want to. Enjoy a quiet reading of breads and cakes from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book (public domain).More: recipezzzforsleep.com/2019/02/27/bread-and-cakes-allinsons-vegetarian-cookery/Visit: recipezzzforsleep.comMusic: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Ambient Vol. 3 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Apples in all forms offer comfort. Enjoy a calm, quiet reading from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book (public domain).More: recipezzzforsleep.com/2019/02/18/ep-5-apples-allinsons/Visit: recipezzzforsleep.comMusic: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Ambient Vol. 3 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rice is nice for relaxing to sleep. Enjoy a calm, quiet reading from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book (public domain).More at: recipezzzforsleep.com/2019/02/12/ep-4-rice/Visit: recipezzzforsleep.comMusic: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Ambient Vol. 3 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An introduction to the new RecipeZZZ for Sleep podcast project, explaining what it is and why I started it. Think of it as bedtime stories for food lovers.More at: recipezzzforsleep.com/2019/01/24/ep-1-introduction/Visit: recipezzzforsleep.comMusic: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Ambient Vol. 3 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.