On the National Front, today is Hard Candy Day. While I do like my sweets, I prefer my candy creamy. Yeah, as in chocolate truffles. One of these days I’m going to get really ambitious and made Truffles. It’s been a long, long time.
Continue reading “A Simple Supper to Share with Friends”Let the Ember Days of Advent Begin
Advent Sunday signals the beginning of a new year within the Church cycle. Therefore, today would be the first Ember Days of that new year. If the term seems strange, there is good reason. Prior to Vatican II, the universal church kept Ember Days.
Continue reading “Let the Ember Days of Advent Begin”A Maple-Leaf Delicious Day
Did you know that today is National Maple Syrup Day? Yeah, I know Maple Syrup can be used for a whole lot more than pancakes, waffles and French toast. Yet that’s typically what comes to my mind, with just a hint of sadness at times.
Continue reading “A Maple-Leaf Delicious Day”A Mid-December’s Mellow Monday
Today is National Covered in Chocolate Day. Like we don’t have enough sweet temptations already during this time of the year? If I know Hubby, he’ll be making his amazing Chocolate Covered Cashews again this year.
Continue reading “A Mid-December’s Mellow Monday”Embrace the Third Sunday of Advent
Today is the Third Sunday of Advent. While different Christian denominations have their particular way of observing Advent, and even the colors of the candles vary, I can only speak of my Catholic observances.
Continue reading “Embrace the Third Sunday of Advent”Good Morning Alabama
Today is both Alabama Day and National Biscuits and Gravy Day. That’s a winning combination, no doubt. But just how many ways are there to make fluffy biscuits and sausage gravy? Call this country biscuits adjacent.
Continue reading “Good Morning Alabama”Friday’s Feast for Saint Lucia
The Feast of Saint Lucia, also known as the Festival of Lights (not to be confused with Hanukah) is a beautiful feast best known in Swedish speaking countries. Lucia was one of the earliest Christian Martyrs.
Continue reading “Friday’s Feast for Saint Lucia”Blessed Be The First of Two Feasts
December is overflowing with Heavenly Blessings. Advent is my favorite season of all, preparing our hearts for the coming of the Lord. And there are special feasts within the Season to inspire the hearts of man.
Continue reading “Blessed Be The First of Two Feasts”Just Another Night on the Home Front
When you live in central California, a cold night might just get down to 32 degrees, although freezing is rare. It doesn’t mean we don’t enjoy some comfort foods that warm you to your toes. Not so much in spice but in love. And that’s the best warmth there is.
Continue reading “Just Another Night on the Home Front”Gotta Love Texas
In all the years I’ve been making Chili and eating Chili, I don’t think I’ve ever had a chili that lacked beans. Meatless Chili, yes. I’ve made an amazing Meatless Chili served in Sourdough Bowls. It’s a Winter’s Friday Night Special.
Continue reading “Gotta Love Texas”Honoring the Immaculate Conception
Wow, December is truly busy for us. I’m not just talking about the whole commercial aspect that we all feel pressured to submit to, but also the spiritual obligations and callings of the season. Here’s what I mean:
Continue reading “Honoring the Immaculate Conception”This Immaculate Second Sunday of Advent
If this were not a Sunday of Advent, today we would be celebrating the Immaculate Conception of our Blessed Mother. Advent Sunday does take precedence. We shall honor Mary’s conception tomorrow, and attend Mass as a family. After all, it is a Holy Day of Obligation.
Continue reading “This Immaculate Second Sunday of Advent”A Morning that Shaped My World
When most Americans think of December 7, we think of Pearl Harbor. We remember the attack against America by the Japanese. When we think World War II, we tend to think of Hitler and the war in Europe. Rarely do we think of the Philippines.
Continue reading “A Morning that Shaped My World”Jolly Old Saint Nick
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas! Once upon a time, as part of the Feast of Saint Nicholas, we had an early Christmas Celebration. That way ChristMas – His birth – was all about Him.
Continue reading “Jolly Old Saint Nick”What Says Comfort to You?
Everything about today came together beautifully as an inspiration for this delicious supper. It’s Thursday, the fifth day of December.
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