A bite-sized feast for Advent Culture So here we are. It’s almost Advent. Christmas approaches. And once again, it’s S... Read More
A cake fit for a king Culture The crown remains the most classic symbol of a king. And many kings of old belie... Read More
St. Luke’s Little Summer Salad Culture I love summer, but in Michigan, by mid-August, I’m over the humidity and ready t... Read More
Symbolism and soup go hand in hand Culture In our dining room hangs a framed print of Caravaggio’s “The Calling of St.... Read More
The Spice of Life Culture A few years ago, my husband made a wonderful and exotic chicken dish with the he... Read More
Dove cake for Pentecost Culture As the Easter season comes to a close, we will commemorate the coming of the Hol... Read More
Piece of cake Culture The creator of the cynical, yet beloved, orange cartoon cat, Garfield, had a hum... Read More
So what is a hot cross bun? Culture Ahhh yes, the words of an all-too-familiar recorder tune many of us tortured our... Read More
St. Joseph's Day pasta Culture But as St. John Paul II said, St. Joseph was more than “a just man and tireless worker.” Read More
German Advent cookies are a labor of love Culture This fall, my husband and I hosted our first-ever Oktoberfest gathering, which i... Read More
Discovering the cross with sweet-smelling basil Culture 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 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 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 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 A batch of Tuscan bruschetta with tomatoes celebrates St. Catherine of Siena Read More
A Wrinkle in Time What was the best thing about playing the part of Meg? What part of her chara... Read More
There are shortcuts in cooking, but not in faith Culture On the weekends my kids usually request waffles for breakfast. Not the easy ones... Read More
Creating an appetite for faith Culture We recently hosted dinner for two of our parish priests, and in the minutes befo... Read More
A recipe leads to Fatima Culture A short time ago, I met up with a couple of friends for coffee at a small café, ... Read More
Easter lessons for kids Culture My daughter once asked me, “Mom, what is the best thing that’s ever happened to ... Read More
Fishing for answers Culture My child asks me if lobster are fish. I say no, they are crustaceans. He asks... Read More
Enjoy authentic paczki before observing Lent Culture A year ago, on the eve of Fat Tuesday, I came across a table full of assorted bo... Read More
Anticipating the birth of Jesus with a Jesse tree Culture A few years ago, I remember going through my 7-year-old son’s backpack and findi... Read More
Giving thanks for the present Culture Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself (Mt 6:34) Hmm... Read More