Friday’s Scallop and Angel Hair Supper

Welcome to another glorious Friday. Spring is in the air. Brids are singing, flowers blooming and a delicious Fridy Night supper awaits.

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Conchiglie di pasta al Ragù

Today is National Upside Down Day – or to be more precise, it’s National PINEAPPLE Upside Down Cake Day. Although I will confess, National Upside Down Day sounds much more intriguing, don’t you think? I had planned to make Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes in celebration of this day, but life got in the way.

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North to Dakota’s Open Spaces

On March 2, 1861, President James Buchanan signed a bill creating the Dakota Territory. It was vast, encompassing both North and South Dakota as well as Montana and Wyoming. The name Dakota was taken from the Native American tribes who roamed in the area.

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Animal Crackers in My Soup

Monkeys and rabbits loop the loop
Gosh oh gee but I have fun
Swallowing animals one by one

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Spicy Tequila Lime Burgers

As Kiddo put his dinner plate in the sink, he announced to no one in particular that “This was the best burger I have ever had in my entire life”. Wow, considering how many burgers he has had, that’s saying plenty.

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Saint Bernadette, Divine Mercy and Parish Chicken

Saint Bernadette is one of those rare saints that has more than one feast day. Generally speaking, the feast day of any particular saint is the anniversary of their death, since it is on that day they slept to the world and awakened in Heaven.

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Spambled Eggs and Husbands

What’s for breakfast? Scrambled Eggs with Diced Spam. Oh, Spambled Eggs – sounds good!

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Cajun Shrimp Skewers over Rice

Welcome to the first Friday in the Easter Season. Lent may be over; but the no meat on Fridays observation continues on for many in the Catholic Community. This is especially true for those participating in the Latin or Traditional Rite.

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Thomas Jefferson and Ravioli

Today is National Thomas Jefferson Day. It’s been a while since we talked about one of the Founding Fathers of this great nation. I thought it would be appropriate to share a few of Jefferson’s quotes. That is right up until I began reading in detail what Thomas Jefferson had to say.

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Beautiful Colorado – It’s Your Day

Today is National Colorado Day. Colorado is an amazing place with a history rich in dinosaurs, Native American peoples, Spanish Explorers, frontiersmen and settlers moving west. It’s history, like all of mankind’s history, has peaks and valleys, moments of greatness and deep darkness.

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Submarines and Pork Tenderloin

Before we get into today’s recipe, I want to take a moment to apologize for what can only be described as a somewhat twisted sense of humor. You see, I made this delicious Teriyaki Pork Supper during Lent. Then I filed the recipe along with the photos away; waiting for the perfect moment to share.

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Glazed Cinnamon Crescents for a Sweet National Day

Easter Sunday may be behind us, but for Catholics we have a ways to go in the Easter Season. Catholics mark the end of the Easter Season on Pentecost Sunday, 50 days after Easter. This year, the Easter Season will end on May 28.

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Easter’s Joyful Celebration

You would think that this post would write itself. Really? I mean it’s Easter – only the most important celebration in the Christian Faith. So why am I struggling to find the words to share?

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As We Wait in Joyful Hope

Holy Week is especially meaningful for most Christians throughout the world. Beginning with Holy Thursday, many Churches come alive with activity. Our Parish held Tenebrae Services each morning beginning on Holy Thursday.

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Behold the Lamb of God

Behold Him who takes away the sins of the word.
Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb

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