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About Rita, Bible, Bread

Fasting on bread and water has a long tradition in Catholic spirituality. It’s a personal devotion and goes back to Biblical times.

I so enjoyed chatting with Matt Swaim this morning on the Sonrise Morning Show/Sacred Heart Radio. We chat every Thursday about Bible foods and herbs. With Lent going on, some folks do a fast day with simply bread and water. A good spiritual discipline, fasting on bread and water is a way to connect with the meaning of Lent. I have several really good, dense, … Continue reading Fasting on bread and water has a long tradition in Catholic spirituality. It’s a personal devotion and goes back to Biblical times.

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About Rita, Dinners/Main Dishes, Lent, Meatless, Vegetarian

Indian Butter Chickpeas for Lent

Have you heard the old saying about being a day late and a dollar short? Well, that’s just how I felt this week when it dawned on me that I was way overdue in tapping our maple trees. We usually tap them in early February when the wild yellow aconite blooms on our hillside bordering the East Fork river. That gives plenty of time to … Continue reading Indian Butter Chickpeas for Lent

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About Rita, Bible, butter, Cake, Dessert, Holiday Recipes, Lent

King Cake for Mardi Gras

Fat Tuesday is March 4 – just around the corner, and it’s celebrated with, well, lots of decadent food (to ready ourselves for the lean eating during Lent) and, of course, King Cake.  Authentic traditional King Cake is a yeasted dough that is a labor of love for sure, but today I’m sharing an easier recipe that starts from a cake mix. When I chatted … Continue reading King Cake for Mardi Gras

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About Rita, eggs, Ethnic foods, Huevos rancheros, Mexican

Make Huevos Rancheros at Home!

We’ve been craving some spicy Mexican fare, so I put huevos rancheros on our meal rotation. Are you familiar with this Mexican farm egg dish?  In its simplest form, it’s corn tortillas layered with refried beans, eggs and a homemade tomato sauce. Top it all with fresh Mexican cheese, diced avocado, sour cream and a sprinkle of cilantro. Or go rogue and add fresh salsa … Continue reading Make Huevos Rancheros at Home!

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About Rita, Cake, Cakes, cookies, pastries, Chocolate, Valentine's Day

UPSIDE DOWN HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE

UPSIDE DOWN HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE This is becoming a cult cake! Quick and easy for a last minute Valentine’s Day dessert, too! Every year I get requests for it. How about this for Valentine’s Day? An easy, yummy, chocolatey cake that even the little ones can help with. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Wish you … Continue reading UPSIDE DOWN HOT FUDGE PUDDING CAKE

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About Rita, Bread, Bread, Bread pudding, butter, Cake, caramel, Caramel, Sauces, Uncategorized

Warm Salted Whiskey Caramel Sauce for Valentine’s Day

Each year Valentine’s Day seems to come more quickly than the last. This year is no exception! You know how I love to share my newest favorite recipes for special occasions, so I’m excited about sharing some “gifts from the heart” with you. That means special homemade edibles, and it all starts with a salted caramel sauce flavored with bourbon whiskey. Truth be told, I’m … Continue reading Warm Salted Whiskey Caramel Sauce for Valentine’s Day

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About Rita, Blueberry, Bread, Holiday Recipes, honey, Rolls

Blueberry Pumpkin Bread and Salted Honey Butter Parker House Rolls

As promised, today I’m sharing friend and expert baker Betty Howell’s recipe for blueberry pumpkin bread once again. It’s perfect for this “all things pumpkin” holiday season. The bread is moist, sweet and an excellent keeper. Think gifts from the kitchen… Oh, and I just knew you’d like a trendy salted honey butter Parker house roll recipe. From Half Baked Harvest, you may just learn … Continue reading Blueberry Pumpkin Bread and Salted Honey Butter Parker House Rolls

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About Rita, Bible, corn, Holiday Recipes, Puddings

Corn Puddings for Thanksgiving

My listeners and readers are the best! It shows in the recipes they share, like the corn pudding recipes here today. At our house, corn pudding is always a special treat. How about you? Is corn pudding on your holiday table? Let me know and if you have a favorite recipe to share, I sure hope you’ll be kind enough to send it to me. … Continue reading Corn Puddings for Thanksgiving

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About Rita, Apples, pears, Salads, Vegetables

Apple Cider Vinegar Salad Dressing for Fall Salads

I’ve been hungry lately for a real substantial salad. Not the ones like we’ve been eating all summer with light textured greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and the like with a simple garlic lemon dressing. What made my tummy happy was a salad with crisp dark greens, apples or pears, toasted nuts, a few pumpkin seeds, bacon, cheese and dried fruit. How does that sound to you? … Continue reading Apple Cider Vinegar Salad Dressing for Fall Salads

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