RecipeZZZ for Sleep

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Bedtime stories for food lovers. Let me quietly read you to sleep with cookbook recipes. They’re not meant to actually cook from (they're from the public domain). Think of this podcast as a kind of white noise for the culinarily inclined: a salve for your insomnia. Let's sift out the detritus of the…

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  • Aug 8, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 15m AVG DURATION
  • 31 EPISODES


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Final Episode: Poems by Mary Oliver

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 6:29


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: Breathwork - Box Breathing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 4:00


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: Breathwork - Basic Breathing

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 3:16


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.

Special Episode: PoemZZZ For Sleep - Kindness

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 5:04


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.

200 Desserts - Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 21:02


More desserts: Sweet dreams for your sweet tooth!

200 Desserts - Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 19:22


Can you ever have too many desserts?

How to Do Pickling

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2019 15:33


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

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 10:58


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

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 8:07


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

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019 9:37


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 and Cocoa Recipes - Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2019 25:53


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

Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2019 28:44


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.

Fruit Preserves: Vegetable Cookery

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2019 23:05


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

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 7:59


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.

Croquettes: The Golden Rule Cook Book

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2019 22:27


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.

Vegetable Combinations: The Golden Rule Cook Book

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 19:00


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: The Golden Rule Cook Book

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2019 16:56


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.

Savouries and Sandwiches: The Golden Rule Cookbook

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2019 17:20


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.

Special Episode: MeditationZZZ for Sleep

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 9:57


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.

Special Episode: PoemZZZ for Sleep (part 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 33:34


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: Poetry

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 18:22


*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.

Eggs: from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019 30:51


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.

Salads: from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 8:04


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.

Vegetables: from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2019 16:13


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.

Pies: from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 11:39


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.

Breads and Cakes: from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2019 20:24


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.

Soups: from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book (revised)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 25:34


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.

Breads & Cakes: from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 22:07


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: from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 16:22


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: from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2019 9:18


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.

Introduction: Why Read Recipes for Sleep?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2019 2:21


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.

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