Wesołych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia! (Merry Christmas!) Culture Jan 1, 2020 Oplatki are part of a beautiful tradition that dates back many centuries in Poland. Read More
A Cake Fit for a King Culture Nov 1, 2019 Try this Cinnamon Pecan Crown Cake – a reminder of the greatest king. Read More
St. Luke’s Little Summer Salad Culture Oct 1, 2019 Keep an eye out for a warm autumn day to enjoy this fall flavored salad. Read More
Symbolism and Soup Go Hand in Hand Culture Sep 1, 2019 A framed print of Caravaggio’s “The Calling of St. Matthew,” which is a reliable conversation starter. Read More
The Spice of Life Culture Jul 1, 2019 What St. Augustine and Mediterranean cuisine have in common. Read More
Dove Cake for Pentecost Culture Jun 1, 2019 We will commemorate the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday, June 9. Read More
Piece of Cake Culture May 1, 2019 There is something to be said about our human nature that wants to “have our cake and eat it too.” Read More
So What Is a Hot Cross Bun? Culture Apr 1, 2019 There's more to the story of the tradition of the Hot Cross Buns. Read More
St. Joseph's Day Pasta Culture Mar 1, 2019 But as St. John Paul II said, St. Joseph was more than “a just man and tireless worker.” Read More
The Candlemas Connection Culture Jan 1, 2019 Mark the holiday on Feb. 2 with French Crêpes. Read More
Discovering the Cross With Sweet-smelling Basil Culture Sep 1, 2018 Both the sign of the cross and this sweet-smelling herb help us uncover the true cross of Christ. Read More
Blessed Fruit on the Feast of the Assumption Culture Jul 2, 2018 The ancient blessing on the Feast of the Assumption reminds us to pause and be grateful. Read More
Take ‘heart’ in Knowing Jesus Loves You Culture Jun 1, 2018 Strawberries and Prayer help you share the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus with your family this June. Read More
A Dessert Fit for a May Crowning Culture May 1, 2018 A daughter's spontaneous May crowning is a reminder of Mary's beauty and the beginning of a tasty tradition. Read More
We Can’t Live on Bread Alone…But Try This Bruschetta Culture Apr 1, 2018 A batch of Tuscan bruschetta with tomatoes celebrates St. Catherine of Siena. Read More
There Are Shortcuts in Cooking, but Not in Faith Culture Mar 1, 2018 My kids usually request waffles for breakfast. Not the easy ones you throw into a toaster. Read More
Creating an Appetite for Faith Culture Jan 1, 2018 The minutes before they were due to show up, I was frantically finishing up the appetizers. Read More
A Recipe Leads to Fatima Culture May 1, 2017 A delicious-looking Portuguese egg custard tart Read More
Easter Lessons for Kids Culture Apr 1, 2017 My daughter once asked me, “Mom, what is the best thing that’s ever happened to you?” Read More
Giving Thanks for the Present Culture Nov 1, 2016 It helps to plan ahead and not get too caught up in the unnecessary details. Read More
Slow-Cooker Chili to Break a Fast Culture Oct 1, 2016 More than ever, there is a great need for healing in our world. Read More
Michaelmas Blackberry Crisp Culture Sep 1, 2016 Tradition and folklore have surrounded the Feast of St. Michael the archangel, or Michaelmas. Read More
Celebrating a Selfless Polish Priest Culture Jul 1, 2016 “No one can have greater love than to lay down his life for his friends.” Read More
‘Get the Lead Out’ Food to Fight Lead Exposure Culture Jun 1, 2016 Flint’s residents are now in dire need of life’s most basic necessity – clean water. Read More
A Mary Garden - Simple and Symbolic Culture May 1, 2016 May is an exciting time of year for my husband and me. Read More