... when your plans just don't work out, and it takes until dinner time to get what you had planned for breakfast on the table?Today was one of those days! I am happy to say though, after two trips to the store, I was finally able to make St. Teresa's Bread, and it...
We had so very much fun celebrating the feasts of St. Therese last week! I knew I wouldn't be able to get to everything I planned, but we sure had fun trying!Here are the highlights of our celebration at home:Anniversary Roses from Hubby Homemade (French) Crepes and...
Painting of St. Michael that we were given as a gift,and was painted by a dear friend.The feast of St. Michael the Archangel, also known as Michaelmas, is celebrated on September 29th."The name of this Archangel means "who is like unto God?" In the Old Covenant he is...
Saint Helena and the Most Holy CrossTomorrow is the feast of the Exaltation (or Triumph) of the Holy Cross. The church has celebrated this feast ever since September 14, 326, the day that Saint Helena, mother of Constantine, miraculously discovered the cross while she...
Here is one of the ways we are using all those plums:FRESH PLUM COBBLERINGREDIENTS:1 1/2 cups sugar6 tablespoons cornstarch1 teaspoon ground cinnamon8 cups sliced fresh unpeeled plums6 tablespoons butter or shortening2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons sugar3...
This morning a friend of mine brought me a HUGE box of ripe bananas. They needed to be used soon, unless I wanted them to start looking like this, so I opened my cupboards to see what I could bake.You know, I have yet to make it to the grocery store since our trip....
I just LOVE Summer!! We pulled out our Popsicle Molds today, and made our first Popsicles. They were just plain old juice Popsicles, but I have added a few ingredients to my grocery list so we can try out a few new recipes this year including:Banana Blueberry Swirl...
A super sweet person convinced me to try out cake decorating! I was going to wait till next week and start with making a cake for the feast of St. George, but after having so much fun making cupcakes, I thought I would see what I could do for Chiquita's 3rd birthday...
I have never had much luck with flower pots, or growing any flowers for that matter. Although, admittedly, I have never really put very much effort into trying... Having a yard full of deer doesn't help--though, it really is just an excuse, since they would probably...
I wanted to let you all know about my new recipe blog :Catholic CuisineSo far I have a wonderful group of women who will be contributing "Recipes for Celebrating the Feasts and Seasons of the Liturgical Year.""For everything there is a season, and a time for every...
Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.
