The Holidays are definitely behind us as I turn more and more to the National Calendar for inspiration. Thanksgiving, cook a turkey. Christmas and Easter, it’s a ham. Even holidays like Labor Day (Picnic fair) and Memorial Day (Barbecue) have their traditions.
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I'm a wife, mother, grandmother and avid home cook.I believe in eating healthy whenever possible, while still managing to indulge in life's pleasures.
Italian Baked Cod Fillets
Today is National English Toffee Day. The challenge of the day is to whip up a batch of buttery confection topped with almonds. Think Heath Bar, but without the chocolate. In the US English Toffee is made by caramelizing white sugar with butter. A true English Toffee is made with brown sugar, no nuts, and a layer of chocolate.
Continue reading “Italian Baked Cod Fillets”A Cheater’s Guide to Tempura Shrimp
When you think Tempura, chances are you think Japanese. Tempura is a batter used to coat seafoods, usually shrimp, or vegetables that are then deep fried. What is interesting about Tempura is that its origins are not Japanese.
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Alleluia, alleluia
We saw his star at its rising
And have come to do Him homage
Alleluia, alleluia
– Matthew 2:2
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas
My true love gave to me Twelve Drummers Drumming. We have reached the Twelfth Nigh of the Christmas Season. Tomorrow is the Epiphany of Our Lord, also knows as The Feast of Three Kings. In some parts of the world, children will fill there shoes with straw or hay and put the shoes outside in the hopes that the Magi take the straw for their camels and leave gifts for the children tucked inside the shoes. There was a time when giving gifts were not a part of the Christmas celebration. When you think about it, it makes sense since the gifts to the Christ Child came with the visit of the Magi.
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Today is National Whipped Cream Day. When I went in search of dessert inspiration on the net, I stumbled across this simply recipe at The First Year for Strawberry Whipped Cream. It was as though someone turned on a light – wow!
Continue reading “Can You Guess What Day It Is?”On the Eleventh Day of Christmas
My true love gave to me Eleven Pipers Piping. Now we could think of these pipers as often depicted, playing flutes or other woodwind instruments. And while there is nothing wrong with thinking flute, the pipers are piping – calling attention to their message. Now I ask you, what draws attention better than bagpipes?
Continue reading “On the Eleventh Day of Christmas”The Show-Me State
In addition to being National Missouri Day, today is also the feast day of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. As a great American Saint, I would be remiss not to mention her special day. If you are interested in learning more about the Patron Saint of Catholic Schools, Seafarers and Widows please check out last year’s offering. This year we are all about the days of Christmas and the Show Me State.
Continue reading “The Show-Me State”On the Tenth Day of Christmas
My true love gave to me Ten Lords-a-Leaping. My love, my Lord, gave to me – to the entire human race – His Ten Commandments. Commandment sounds so stern – this is an order or else. The Commandments are not orders in a military sense, but they are guidelines, and straying does have its consequences. We have the most precious gift of all – free will. With that come choices and taking responsibility for our actions.
Continue reading “On the Tenth Day of Christmas”On the Ninth Day of Christmas
My true love gave to me Nine Ladies Dancing. The Nine Ladies represent the Nine Fruits of the Holy Spirit – Charity (love for fellow human beings), Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faith (fidelity), Mildness (gentleness), and Contingency (self-control). As people of faith, we are taught that these attributes grow within a person or community living in accord with the Holy Spirit. These attributes are well worth cultivating. Let harmony define us.
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Here we are, a full day into the New Year. New beginnings, new paths, new discoveries yet to find. Thanks everyone for another fantastic year of sharing thoughts; ideas and recipes. As we take those first cautious steps toward the adventures of yet another new year; I thought I’d look back one last time at what was. Times might have been rough, but the food was delicious! Here are twelve recipes that seemed to strike your fancy.
Continue reading “The Best of a Wild and Crazy Year”On the Eighth Day of Christmas
My true love gave to me Eight Maids-a-Milking. Eight Maids-a-Milking symbolize the Sermon on the Mound and the Beatitudes. The word Beatitude comes from the Latin Beatitudo, meaning blessedness. Each of the eight beatitudes imply a state of emotional well-being in a seemingly dark place. The Beatitudes are the key to achieving peace and contentment in a troubled world.
Continue reading “On the Eighth Day of Christmas”Celebrating the Solemnity of This Day
From an ecclesiastic view, today is the third Solemnity Day of the New Year. From a secular perspective, it is New Year’s Day so naturally the first Solemnity of the calendar year. Solemnity Days are not necessarily Holy Days of Obligation, although some are. Confused? Try being a Catholic!
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A New Year? Oh yes, please! For so many of us, 2020 has been the worst of times, filled with unmeasurable heartache and overwhelming difficulties. For some the loss is physical – be it home, income or a love one. For others it’s been emotionally devastating with demons lurking in the darkness. My heart aches for the whole of the world this New Year’s Eve. The sadness is so profoundly deep.
Continue reading “My Wish to You”On the Seventh Day of Christmas
My true love gave to me Seven Swans-a-Swimming. The number seven represents the sevenfold gifts of the Holy Spirit – Prophecy, Serving, Teaching, Exhortation (Encouragement), Contribution, Leadership and Mercy. You need not take a vow of celibacy or stand at the pulpit to realize your spiritual gifts.
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