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Wrap it up!
Whether you need a quick lunch at home or something to brown-bag, this tasty wrap will delight you and your family. The combination of fresh veggies here is only a suggestion. Feel free to fill your wraps with any veggies you have on hand.…
Let the little children come
“Hi, Jesus! I love you, too, Jesus! Mmm …” my oldest daughter blows Jesus a kiss as we drive past a Catholic church on the way to a play date. Normally, I initiate the ritual, but she does it on her own today. The motion is natural to her,…
Strawberry goat cheese bruschetta
½ cup balsamic vinegar 12 slices Italian bread 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound strawberries, washed and diced 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, plus more for serving 1 cup goat cheese, room temperature salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste…
Overcoming Tragedy
The joy of having special-needs children
Miter and Crosier Apple Cinnamon Treats
Bishops wear a special hat called a miter and carry a staff known as a crosier. This fun snack celebrates how St. Patrick was a bishop, and comes in the form of a delicious apple cinnamon treat! This recipe makes about 24 staffs; 1 apple…
Celebrating St. Patrick
With all the loud and crowded parades, green beer, leprechauns, and kelly-colored costumes, it can be easy to forget that St. Patrick’s Day commemorates a real man, and that the feast of St. Patrick — March 17 — marks the day of his death.…
Ghanaian ground nut stew
3 cups water 1 zucchini, stemmed and chopped ¾ cup chopped okra 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 onion, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon ground ginger ½ cup peanut butter ½ teaspoon hot red…
New Orleans Baked French Toast
From the awesomely inspiring Bake until Bubbly: The Ultimate Casserole Cookbook New Orleans Baked French Toast 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 loaf Italian country bread, cut into 1/2 inch…
My first love letter
I had just met the man of my dreams. But how could I tell him how I felt?
Rice Puff Grotto
For a tasty treat to celebrate Our Lady of Lourdes, try building this grotto out of Cocoa (or Fruity) Pebbles! Our Lady of Lourdes "Cocoa Pebbles" Grotto Ingredients: ½ stick butter 10.5 oz pkg mini marshmallows 13 oz box Cocoa Pebbles…
