From a Priest’s Summer Kitchen
Summer 2010 Issue | Posted by Editor in What's Cooking
Father Leo Patalinghug has made it his life’s mis-sion to promote the power of good cooking and shared mealtimes. The director of pastoral field education at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Md., serves up a menu of faith, food, and fun at GraceBeforeMeals.com — a Catholic ministry that builds... READ MORE
Rise and Shine ...
Spring 2010 Issue | Posted by Kate Wicker in What's Cooking
On Easter morning, it becomes easy for me to “see and believe” (John 20:8) and to experience the joy of the Resurrection all around me — from taking in the colorful flowers adorning the altar at Easter Mass to seeing children clad in their Sunday best.
Then, of course, there is the food — mouth-watering... READ MORE
Made From Scratch
November/December 2009 Issue | Posted by Robyn Lee in What's Cooking
All year my mom spends precious time crocheting beautiful afghans, scarves, or doilies for a dear daughter or grandchild as a Christmas gift. Mom tried to teach me to crochet once, and the result was enough to teach me that maybe homemade “stuff” isn’t for me.
Yet, nothing beats the thoughtfulness... READ MORE
I Scream, You Scream
July/August 2009 Issue | Posted by Kate Wicker in What's Cooking
By Kate Wicker
When the days are long and sizzling, you’ll find the perfect excuse to dish
up some cold, creamy ice cream. If you’re looking for a summertime treat, check out our delicious collection of creative ways to enjoy the good stuff. We’ve
got everything from old-fashioned creamy indulgences... READ MORE
New Year’s Eve…FAMILY STYLE
January/February 2009 Issue | Posted by Robyn Lee in What's Cooking
As a kid, I always thought that my parents let us stay up until midnight to celebrate the New Year.
But then came the year that my all-knowing older sister spilled the beans. “It’s not really midnight,” she told me. “Dad just changes the clock.”
Could it be true? It was. And it still is.
Each year,... READ MORE
Feasting with Friends
May/June 2009 Issue | Posted by Kate Wicker in What's Cooking
By Kate Wicker
A few years ago some friends and I decided we wanted to do something intellectually stimulating in our lives. We also wanted a good excuse to eat, drink, and be merry. So we started a bookish supper club, a dressed-up potluck of sorts where we would meet regularly at someone’s home to... READ MORE
A Bit o’Blarney, A Feast of Fun
March/April 2009 Issue | Posted by Sue Haggerty in What's Cooking
By Sue Haggerty
it is said that everyone with Irish blood possesses a bit of the blarney. My sister Marcia is no exception. Though she couldn’t tell a jig from a reel from a hornpipe, she used to wow onlookers with her faux Irish dancing skills.
The dancing runs in the family. This year, my niece... READ MORE
SIMPLY Wonderful
November/December 2008 Issue | Posted by Melissa Hartog in What's Cooking
By Kate Wicker
If humanity might never see peace on earth, or in a mother’s kitchen, this time of year, fear not. We’re here to help. Before the crowds start flocking to your door, read here for entertainment ideas and an assortment of quick, easy, and impressive recipes that are sure to be crowd pleasers... READ MORE
Beyond Peanut Butter and Jelly
September/October 2008 Issue | Posted by Carmen Staicer in What's Cooking
By Carmen Staicer
You know the drill. You pull out your child’s lunchbox, lovingly pack a sandwich with just the right snacks, and it all comes back to you at the end of the day — uneaten. Or maybe you open a lunchbox at night to find unfamiliar junk food wrappers. Upon questioning, your child sheepishly... READ MORE
Kids in the Kitchen
May/June 2008 Issue | Posted by Danielle Bean in What's Cooking
I love cooking with my kids — as long it’s my idea. When I am attempting a seven-layer cake or a complicated company recipe, I prefer to go solo. Of course, it always seems to be at these times that eager faces gather around my kitchen counter, fingers threaten to dip into my mixing bowls, and little... READ MORE
