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RecipeZZZ for Sleep

31 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

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 day, mix up a batter of calm that your mind can bake in its own warm oven and bring you a delicious serving of that ever-elusive sleep.


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Episodes

Final Episode: Poems by Mary Oliver

August 08, 2020 19:06 - 6 minutes - 8.92 MB

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.wordpress.com Music: "Musi...

Special Episode: Breathwork - Box Breathing

June 29, 2020 22:43 - 4 minutes - 5.5 MB

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 i...

Special Episode: Breathwork - Basic Breathing

June 29, 2020 22:19 - 3 minutes - 4.52 MB

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...

Special Episode: PoemZZZ For Sleep - Kindness

April 12, 2020 05:34 - 5 minutes - 7 MB

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.wordpress.com Sleep well, and be well! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

200 Desserts - Part 2

December 23, 2019 00:43 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MB

More desserts: Sweet dreams for your sweet tooth! 🥧🍰🧁 Please enjoy another quiet reading of 200 Recipes for Making Desserts by Olive Hulse and sweet dreamzzz! If you've missed any episodes, you can find them wherever you get your podcasts or visit recipezzzforsleep.wordpress.com Thank you to everyone who has listened, downloaded and subscribed to this podcast project! 💗 I hope it has helped soothe you to sleep. 💤 Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

200 Desserts - Part 1

November 05, 2019 00:15 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MB

Can you ever have too many desserts? 🥧🍰🧁 Please enjoy a quiet reading of 200 Recipes for Making Desserts by Olive Hulse and sweet dreamzzz! If you've missed any episodes, you can find them wherever you get your podcasts or visit recipezzzforsleep.wordpress.com Thank you to everyone who has listened, downloaded and subscribed to this podcast project! 💗 I hope it has helped soothe you to sleep. 💤 Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to Do Pickling

October 14, 2019 02:11 - 15 minutes - 21.4 MB

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.wordpress.com Thank you to everyone who has listened, downloaded and subscribed to this podcast project! 💗 I hope it has helped soothe you to sleep. 💤 Music...

Special Episode: MeditationZZZ - Gratitude

September 17, 2019 13:30 - 10 minutes - 15.1 MB

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.wordpress.com Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special Episode: MeditationZZZ - Water

September 11, 2019 02:26 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MB

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.wordpress.com Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special Episode: MeditationZZZ - Healing

September 02, 2019 03:11 - 9 minutes - 13.2 MB

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.wordpress.com Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes - Part 2

July 09, 2019 15:10 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MB

Chocolate: Is there such a thing as too much? No! 🍫🍫🍫 For the final episode of Season 2, please enjoy another quiet reading of more Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes by Maria Parloa and Home Made Candy Recipes by Janet McKenzie Hill (prepared for Walter Baker and Co.). If you've missed any episodes, you can find them all wherever you get your podcasts or visit recipezzzforsleep.wordpress.com Thank you to everyone who has listened, downloaded and subscribed to this podcast project! 💗 I hope it h...

Chocolate and Cocoa Recipes

July 03, 2019 06:18 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB

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.wordpress.com Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fruit Preserves: Vegetable Cookery

June 25, 2019 15:00 - 23 minutes - 31.7 MB

Summertime fruits to savor in your sleep. Enjoy a quiet reading of “Fruits Preserved with Sugar” from Vegetable Cookery by John Smith. Visit recipezzzforsleep.wordpress.com Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special Episode: MeditationZZZ - Rest

June 18, 2019 15:24 - 7 minutes - 11 MB

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.wordpress.com Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Croquettes: The Golden Rule Cook Book

June 11, 2019 15:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MB

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.wordpress.com Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vegetable Combinations: The Golden Rule Cook Book

June 04, 2019 15:00 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MB

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.wordpress.com/ Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cheese: The Golden Rule Cook Book

May 28, 2019 15:00 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MB

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.wordpress.com/ Music "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Savouries and Sandwiches: The Golden Rule Cookbook

May 21, 2019 20:45 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MB

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.wordpress.com/ Music: “Sleep” by Daniel Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special Episode: MeditationZZZ for Sleep

May 16, 2019 16:37 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MB

Kicking off Season 2 with a special episode: MeditationZZZ for Sleep With 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 ...

Special Episode: PoemZZZ for Sleep (part 2)

April 29, 2019 21:06 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

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. For more information, visit recipezzzforsleep.wordpress.com/ Sleep well, and be we...

Special Episode: Poetry

April 16, 2019 15:00 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MB

*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.wordpress.com/ Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Hosted on Acast. S...

Eggs: from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book

April 09, 2019 15:00 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MB

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.wordpress.com/ Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Salads: from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book

April 02, 2019 15:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MB

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.wordpress.com/ Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vegetables: from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book

March 25, 2019 02:52 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MB

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.wordpress.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pies: from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book

March 19, 2019 17:00 - 11 minutes - 16 MB

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.wordpress.com/ Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Ambient Vol. 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

March 12, 2019 10:40 - 20 minutes - 28 MB

More carbs bring sweet sleep. Enjoy a quiet reading of breads and cakes from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book (public domain). Visit: recipezzzforsleep.wordpress.com/ Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Ambient Vol. 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

March 04, 2019 18:07 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MB

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. Visit: recipezzzforsleep.wordpress.com/ Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Ambient Vol. 3. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

February 27, 2019 00:44 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MB

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). Visit: recipezzzforsleep.wordpress.com/ Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Ambient Vol. 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apples: from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book

February 18, 2019 22:29 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MB

Apples in all forms offer comfort. Enjoy a calm, quiet reading from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book (public domain). Visit: recipezzzforsleep.wordpress.com/ Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Ambient Vol. 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rice: from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery

February 12, 2019 21:18 - 9 minutes - 12.8 MB

Rice is nice for relaxing to sleep. Enjoy a calm, quiet reading from Allinson's Vegetarian Cookery Book (public domain). Visit: recipezzzforsleep.wordpress.com/ Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Ambient Vol. 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introduction: Why Read Recipes for Sleep?

January 24, 2019 21:58 - 2 minutes - 3.24 MB

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. Visit: recipezzzforsleep.wordpress.com/ Music: "Sleep" by Daniel Birch Ambient Vol. 3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.