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Time to Preserve Herbs for Winter
I have always loved herbs. When I was growing up, we used herbs in everyday cooking in our traditional Lebanese household. Mom grew her herbs in a big, black iron wash kettle outside by the back door steps. The scents of basil, thyme, marjoram and mint were familiar aromas in her tiny suburban kitchen. That same black iron kettle stands in the center of my … Continue reading Time to Preserve Herbs for Winter
BISHOP SHEEN’S MEATLOAF
This week Matt Swaim/Sonrise Morning Show on Sacred Heart Radio chatted about Bishop Fulton Sheen and his beatification. As a kid, I remember watching Bishop Sheen’s show on TV with. my dad. What I didn’t know is he is famous for what’s called “Sheen loaf” – a meatloaf accredited to him and quite popular back in the day. Well, now there’s a renewed interest in … Continue reading BISHOP SHEEN’S MEATLOAF
Can you use another recipe for Mac & Cheese? Sure!
As I do every Thursday morning on Sacred Heart Radio, I chat with Matt Swaim about Bible foods & herbs. Today we chatted about how kids were educated in Bible times – no smart phones, I pads, smart boards, etc.! I wanted to share something simple for a weeknight meal that kids love, and it’s Mac & cheese! Continue reading Can you use another recipe for Mac & Cheese? Sure!
Eating From the Garden of Eden
Well, friends, if you’re in the Cincinnati area on Tuesday, October 13 and want to have a fun and meaningful time learning about the amazing foods and herbs (and old fashioned remedies) that can help with health, both body and soul, then join me and Tammy at The Blushstone on Beechmont Avenue at 1:00! Continue reading Eating From the Garden of Eden
Cherry Tomato Caprese Pickles
VINEGAR This morning, Matt Swaim from The Sonrise Morning show/Sacred Heart radio, chatted about vinegar. Yes, vinegar aka sour wine is mentioned in the bible. Here’s a couple of verses. And I couldn’t wait to share this viral recipe which I followed pretty close to the original online version. It’s pickled cherry RIPE tomatoes and oh my they are so yummy. If you’re growing grape … Continue reading Cherry Tomato Caprese Pickles
Easy Grilled Chicken Legs
There are some recipes that are shared again & again. Like the recipe for easy grilled chicken legs that a listener to my radio show on Sonrise Morning Show/Sacred Heart radio heard about last week. I don’t have a photo – well, I did but dang if I can find it…so here’s the recipe, and it really is delish. EASY GRILLED CHICKEN LEGS Three ingredient … Continue reading Easy Grilled Chicken Legs
Culinary/Cook’s Mary Garden for Mother’s Day and Cream Mints
Chatting with Matt Swaim today on the Sonrise Morning Show/Sacred Heart Radio was so much fun. With Mother’s Day coming up, we talked about Mary Gardens and how to incorporate this ancient, lovely project into your everyday. Mary Gardens were started during medieval times and were usually gardens that were enclosed, often in monasteries. Today Mary Gardens are popular, but in a different form. Think … Continue reading Culinary/Cook’s Mary Garden for Mother’s Day and Cream Mints
Sunflower and Upside Down Pizzas
Fried Fish like Church Fish Fries
1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup milk – the proteins in milk help batter adhere and helps browning 1/2 cup very cold water – helps with crispiness 2 tablespoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt OR 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon or so of your favorite fish seasoning – how about a bit of garlic and onion powder! About 2 pounds white fish, like haddock, cod, … Continue reading Fried Fish like Church Fish Fries
