Category Archives: feasting
Holy Week and Easter at Home
A continuing series on celebrating the church year. In Holy Week we have a unique entry point into the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection, and good church services have made memorable impressions on me over the years. Certainly utilize … Continue reading
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Chocolate Bread Pudding
CHOCOLATE BREAD PUDDING 1 day-old baguette torn into small pieces 2 c. half and half 1/3 c. sugar dash salt 1/2 Tablespoon instant espresso powder 6 oz bittersweet chocolate in small pieces 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading
Happy Epiphany!
This morning I discovered I had been given a very lovely gift, my favorite Epiphany hymn re-tuned four different ways. I’ve posted the text before, as it’s a great tool for teaching about Epiphany and how Christ was revealed in … Continue reading
Epiphany at Home
A Continuing Series on Celebrating the Church Year. Epiphany is the day we celebrate the wise men finding Jesus, but it’s more than that. In Epiphany, our savior is revealed, first to the wise men, then through his baptism, his … Continue reading
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Why Celebrate the Church Year?
I plan to share some ideas for celebrating the church year at home in the coming months, and perhaps the best place to start is with this question. Why should we celebrate the church year at all? From a theological … Continue reading
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King Cake
As we near the end of Christmas, I thought I’d share some resources for celebrating Epiphany. Here’s a recipe I’ve used for king cake. We’re going to a Twelfth Night gathering, so we’ll bring it there, but it would be … Continue reading
Very Chocolate Cheesecake
I’ve made this in both 8 and 10 inch versions and it’s been very well received by cheesecake lovers as well as those who don’t typically delight in cheesecake. This is a great first cheesecake recipe, it’s fairly simple, does … Continue reading
Gingerbread Pancakes
I know this is a little late for Shrove Tuesday celebrating, but I’ll remind you next year! GINGERBREAD PANCAKES (inspired by Kerbey Lane in Austin, but it’s been so long since I’ve eaten there, I can’t verify the authenticity) Cream … Continue reading
Dinner Suggestions?
I am feeling uninspired… I need healthy and somewhat kid-friendly dinner ideas. What should I make?
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Chicken Lo Mein
I am planning to post more recipes on the blog again, it’s the easiest way for me to keep track of and find recipes I like with my personal tweaks. One of my goals this year is to introduce the … Continue reading
20+C+M+B+10
I’m making King Cake today, and thinking about Epiphany. In the children’s hymn about the church year, we sing “In Epiphany we trace / all the glory of his grace.” We discover his glory revealed, first to the wise men, … Continue reading
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Baked Delights
‘Tis the season for baked treats. Here are two of my holiday staples. CHOCOLATE CARAMEL CRACK (aka Matzoh Crack) I make these just like this recipe. I use a whole box of matzoh (11 sheets) which fit on 3 cookie … Continue reading
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