Moist and Buttery Soda Bread\ I remember one St. Patrick’s Day in particular. I was a first grader at St. Margaret of Cortona School. Sister Justina asked me why I wasn’t wearing a green ribbon in my hair. “Because I’m Lebanese”, I replied timidly. The real reason, I suspect, is that Mom couldn’t afford to buy green ribbon for us 8 girls. Sister chuckled and … Continue reading Corned Beef & Cabbage, 2 Soda Breads, Champ for St. Patrick
As usual, on Thursdays, I chatted with Matt Swaim today and the subject was St. Blaise. He was a healer, especially for conditions of the throat. I thought it would be good to share a couple timely recipes now that we’re in flu and cold season (still!). The reason we have the blessing of throats on his feast day is when he was condemned to … Continue reading Warming Tea and Bone Broth
Today Matt Swaim, Sonrise Morning Show/Sacred Heart Radio and I chatted about yeast. For thousands of years, folks have incorporated yeast in making breads and drinks. Wild yeast still abounds today in nature on plants, fruits, etc. However, when we think of yeast we think of the dry packets of this actual living organism, which comes to life when it’s proofed in liquid. Here’s a … Continue reading No Knead Cranberry Nut Bread
I always love chatting with Matt Swaim each Thursday morning about Bible foods and herbs. Today we chatted about salt, and the Biblical roots of this common seasoning. Salt was mined from the Dead Sea during Bible days so it had all the good minerals intact. Today there are myriad kinds of salt – from regular to Kosher to naturally vivid colored salts, like green … Continue reading 20 Minute (or so) Marinara Sauce
Today on the Sonrise Morning Show, Matt Swaim and I were chatting about Pope Benedict XVI and the fact that we are mourning this beloved pope. We talked about some of his favorite foods of his homeland, Germany/Bavaria. (His mom, before she married, cooked in hotels so I imagine she brought some interesting recipes to both the hotels and her own kitchen). Here are some … Continue reading Pope Benedict XVI’s Favorite Foods
This week Matt Swaim, Sonrise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, talked about the 3 wise men who are depicted in our manger scenes bringing gifts to Baby Jesus. Here’s some “legends” about them: They are often depicted as representing 3 races, 3 ages of adult men and 3 different areas. There are lots of different accounts as to who’s who. The first was called … Continue reading Homemade Peppermint Bark Famous Clone and Gingerbread Playdough
Today Matt Swaim, Sonrise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, chatted about holiday spices of the Christmas season that have Biblical roots. Like cinnamon, cloves, ginger and coriander. I thought it would be fun to share my chai tea recipes using these spices. One is a classic recipe and the other a fun, more trendy one. So I hope you make one of these to share, and … Continue reading Gift Givers Chai Tea
Today Matt Swaim, Sonrise Morning Show/Sacred Heart Radio, chatted about Jesus’ first miracle for the wedding of Cana. That’s where He turned water into wine for lots of folks. With Halloween right around the corner I wanted to share yet another caramel corn recipe, this time a big batch recipe with pumpkin pie spice. Now if you don’t have/want the spice, check out the tips … Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Caramel Popcorn
Did you know mustard has Biblical roots? You may be familiar with that popular passage in Matthew about the kingdom of heaven being like a mustard seed. Today Matt Swaim, Sonrise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio, chatted about mustard. Back in Bible days, mustard seed was ground up into a paste for food. Both wild and cultivated mustards were also used medicinally. Mustard is … Continue reading Mini Meatloaves for Dinner
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