As I’ve mentioned before, chatting with Matt Swaim each week on The Sonrise Morning Show/Sacred Heart Radio is always fun and informative. Plus he makes me chuckle with his “Mattisims”. Today we talked about an ancient grain mentioned in Proverbs: FLAX: Proverbs 31:13:. “She seeketh wool and flax and worketh willingly with her hands”. The ancients wove the plant fibers into cloth for making clothes, bed … Continue reading Breakfast Cookies To Go
Well, it seems like the sweet basils growing in between my tomato rows are the gifts that keep on giving. I trim them back a couple of times a week, but I do let one plant go to seed for next year’s plantings. Some of you have an abundance of basil, too. So let’s make a thicker version of pesto with the basil, and use … Continue reading A Bounty of Basil and Stuffed Pork Tenderloin
Today Matt Swaim on the Sonrise Morning Show chatted about a timely subject: back to school. During Bible Days education was as important as it is today. In the Old Testament, you’ll find lots of references regarding how people felt religious training was important, so the primary purpose of education among the Jews was the learning of and obedience to the law of God. Of … Continue reading New Recipe Chunky Granola
I have to admit sometimes I can’t remember if I’ve shared a particular recipe with a few, or many of you. This may be one of those instances, so bear with me as I’m pretty low tech still… Today Matt Swaim and I chatted about Father’s Day and how St. Joseph was a most stellar example of a father. “To provide for his family, St. … Continue reading Kofta Kebabs for Dad
I so enjoy chatting with Matt Swaim on the Sonrise Morning Show/Sacred Heart Radio. Today we talked about mustard! Yes, there’s a passage about mustard in the Bible. MUSTARD We’re all familiar with: “The Kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed….Matthew 13:31“… Yes, the Romans made the first “mustard” by grinding the seeds into a paste and the Greeks used in both medicinally and … Continue reading Spinach Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing
It’s interesting that in observing Lent, those of us who are Catholic, remember that this is also the time to give alms – donate to our church community if we can. Here’s some fun recipes that you can make at home and are perfect for Lent. By using some leftovers you can create another, tasty meal, and hopefully give what you save. Check out the … Continue reading Waste Not Want Not and Give Alms
Well, it was all due to my having leftover vodka from making homemade vanilla that I decided to try Giovanna Trimpe’s recipe for pasta alla vodka. This from the new cookbook in her Holy Chow series of cookbooks, titled Holy Chow: The Hospitality Edition. Giovanna and I have been dear friends for a long time, cooking and laughing together in both private and public venues. … Continue reading Pasta alla Vodka and Giovanna and Jayne’s New Inspirational Cookbook
I so enjoy talking with friend and colleague (and creative cook) Matt Swaim each week on the Sonrise Morning Show/Sacred Heart Radio. Today we chatted about Halloween and its “ties” to All Saints and All Souls Days. Lots of legends abound about the beginning of All Saints Day. From what I can gather, though, way back in the 800’s the Pope chose November 1 for … Continue reading Halloween and Slow Cooker Meatballs – Boo!
“A procrastinator’s guide to gardening in late summer” was the subject of my chat with Matt Swaim on the Sonrise Morning Show/Sacred Heart Radio this morning. Here’s what we talked about – gardening outdoors and in from late summer on. Yes, you can still grow produce and herbs during the fall and winter season! Basically, what could I plant now in early September and … Continue reading Gardening in Late Summer
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