What’s that strange looking contraption? It’s a Hit-and-Miss Engine. Conceived in the late 19th century, the Hit ‘N’ Miss was produced by a number of companies from the 1890s through the 1940s. What does this combustion engine have to do with recipes? Nothing. I just like it.
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One of the many aspects of faith is a belief in the Holy Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Christ sent the Holy Spirit in an answer to ten days of intense prayer.
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Happy New Year’s Day one and all! Another year over, a new one has begun. We turn the page, and life begins again. Praise be!
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Catholics worldwide observe many important Feasts during the Twelve Days of Christmas. There is the Feast of Saint Stephen, Saint John the Apostle, the Holy Innocents and Holy Family. While each feast is important, none is greater than the one today.
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When The Twelve Days of Christmas was penned; Swans were a true luxury. They were a status symbol found only in the highest courts of Kings and Queens. And yes, they were eaten. But we know that the Twelve Days of Christmas has a hidden addenda – hidden means woven into each day. So what are the Seven Swans?
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Most of us know the Twelve Days of Christmas. On the sixth day of Christmas what did our true love give? Six geese a laying. But what does that mean?
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Today, the 5th Day of Christmas, is that long pause in the traditional song – Five Golden Ring . . . Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree. Did you sing? I did.
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Today is significant in many ways; and all should be acknowledged. Some are patriotic, others religious in nature. It is the 4th Day of Christmas.
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The 3rd Day of Christmas represents three very special gifts from above. It is the Holy Spirit that guides us, walks with us, and imparts His Holy Gifts.
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Today we celebrate the 2nd Day of Christmas. Two Turtle Doves. The Old and New Testaments are filled with references to doves. Two Turtle Doves represent the binding of two Books. The Old Testament lay the groundwork for the New Covenant between man and his maker.
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Just as the Feast of the Seven Fishes is an Americanization of an Italian tradition, many of the things we do during the holidays can be traced back to earlier Emigrants. Christmas Trees are from German. Long before the Irish Potato Famine, Irish settlers came to America, bringing with them traditions from home. Traces of those traditions can still be seen today.
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Today is Christmas Eve. Christmas, the season of Believing in all Things. For God so loved the world, He became Man for our salvation.
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Once upon a time, you didn’t need to declare a National Bake Day. Every day was bake day. Breads were baked at home. Cookies were a family project. Mothers and daughters bonded over the creation of a lopsided cake. Baking was the norm.
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Every day should be special and celebrated. Most of us know Taco Tuesday. Today is simply Tuscan Thursday in our house. What better way to kick off our shoes and have a casual supper than with a Calzone?
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Baby, it’s cold outside! As it should be. Today is the Winter Solstice. So bundle up. Have you ever wondered just what Winter Solstice mean? I have.
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