tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61395023877738861772024-03-14T13:00:35.104-05:00The Pious Sodality of Church LadiesThis blog is a place for the Pious Sodality of Church Ladies to exchange such pieces of feminine genius as are useful to their craft.Thérèsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13400142154907590508noreply@blogger.comBlogger1526125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139502387773886177.post-86330148470225167452021-11-25T23:47:00.001-06:002021-11-25T23:47:37.016-06:00An Advent devotion that you really can have ready by Sunday<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL3ZljTAXG2VCDWHGivl8XjMLJ_f9faVX6pQeMHm6X2XysqUt7NRCjMseS4YwIzVkL30374Ow03-VjXx5QADeWxaiVwc3tOVFsNhWq5cZrmGse_OW9CJjZaDBwsray_nUIoSYHhR63PB0/s3612/IMG_0111+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3612" data-original-width="3350" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL3ZljTAXG2VCDWHGivl8XjMLJ_f9faVX6pQeMHm6X2XysqUt7NRCjMseS4YwIzVkL30374Ow03-VjXx5QADeWxaiVwc3tOVFsNhWq5cZrmGse_OW9CJjZaDBwsray_nUIoSYHhR63PB0/s320/IMG_0111+%25282%2529.JPG" width="297" /></a></div>I recently got bombarded by requests for access to the Fine Art Jesse Tree ornament files (apparently, a server update had switched sharing off for all of them), so I thought I'd take the opportunity to reshare them, especially for those of you who might be looking for a good last-minute option. The back-to-back file can just be printed double-sided on sturdy paper and cut out, or, if you have a little more time and energy, you can laminate them, or print them out single-sided and glue to colored cardstock.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF19ndrBQ9BX_T75EW4wz-48RSkcw1oAu7cX6mRDy3TjfjXEgfbdvACohwx64Pjlx-YouFa4io433kSfEyJNpF89qg6rfjUnO4xrdj-_rw9EanKilGO0hRSxKAlqk7FNG3zkAhJKanb3M/s3770/IMG_0116+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2891" data-original-width="3770" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF19ndrBQ9BX_T75EW4wz-48RSkcw1oAu7cX6mRDy3TjfjXEgfbdvACohwx64Pjlx-YouFa4io433kSfEyJNpF89qg6rfjUnO4xrdj-_rw9EanKilGO0hRSxKAlqk7FNG3zkAhJKanb3M/w320-h245/IMG_0116+%25282%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p><a href="https://church-ladies.blogspot.com/2013/11/printable-fine-art-jesse-tree.html">Ideas on how to use the ornaments in your family prayer time can be found at the original post.</a></p>All of the files can be found below:<p></p><ul><li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-OtoZcxYOAGLUR1YVlMSDFDRkk/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-T1QF7N2BVxp-nmCh7d_3kQ">Back-to-back ornaments (for double-sided printing)</a></li><li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-OtoZcxYOAGRWlyYS02OGV4Nk0/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-KczMMNrc4CQGPNMiZFaYwg">Ornament fronts (art pieces) only</a></li><li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-OtoZcxYOAGakwzLUlIUDlEd3c/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-VkzOy6WUmy6B-KbqIXS8DQ">Ornament backs only</a></li><li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-OtoZcxYOAGY202cThrQjdCREE/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-sDoFhRxp-5RrgbIxO4S6qg">List of readings</a></li></ul><div>Have a blessed Advent!</div>Thérèsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13400142154907590508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139502387773886177.post-32892977333708340882020-04-07T20:56:00.000-05:002020-04-07T20:56:32.768-05:00Sheltering in Place with Kindred Spirits!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://www.stmarthasguild.com/the-creative-cloister">Saint Martha's Guild has assembled a delightful collection of projects to keep your family focused on growing in holiness while introducing a variety of Catholic traditions and resources</a>. <br />
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Looking for directions to make your own scapular? A pocket shrine?<br />
A set of 40 eggs to tell the Resurrection story from Ash Wednesday on?<br />
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The narration is amusing and the variety of projects is impressive! You'll be buying craft supplies before you know it.<br />
<br />Margaret Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03757450243693023480noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139502387773886177.post-79540560989570175522020-04-03T21:52:00.002-05:002020-04-03T22:32:19.992-05:00Tenebrae at Home<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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If you haven't experienced Tenebrae (prayer for the nights of Triduum) before, this is the perfect year to try it out! During a typical Holy Week, it's a little much for families with small kids to try to make it to one more thing, but well, here we are. This is a prayer that really captures the senses, which is something I think we could all use when our usual forms of worship are being brought to us through the filter of our screens.<br />
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I've put together this printable version, which is pared-down enough for small attention spans who will mostly like the candles and banging on things in the dark, but serious enough not to feel babyish for older children or an all-adult group.<br />
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If you are musically inclined, it's well worth the effort to chant the Lamentations. I've put together the English text and the original chant melody here:<br />
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This recording isn't identical, but gives a good feel for the chant:</div>
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Thérèsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13400142154907590508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139502387773886177.post-30488461965717971882020-04-02T13:11:00.000-05:002020-04-02T13:12:15.629-05:00Making a Paschal CandleGo <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhMwQmNzbvg">here</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POJ-lgl2-2M">here</a> to see how your parish version is made.<br />
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<li>Cut a piece of white tissue paper, approximately 8 x 10.5 and carefully tape it onto a piece of copier paper. It will work best if it is all very flat.</li>
<li><span style="color: black;"><span style="color: black;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Z7kgXVikY7CqBPqZ11H5rmNlndvTNBkV">Copy this image onto the tissue side</a>. </span> (NB - there are enough images on this page for 3 candles (or one if you happen to make a mistake or two)</span></li>
<li>Cut the page in thirds along the width and, centering the image on your candle, hold the blank ends behind the candle, shielding your fingers from the heat during the next step.</li>
<li>Using a hair dryer on high heat simply melt the cross image onto the front of the candle. Once it's tacked in place by the heat you can trim the tissue paper ends and continue to melt down the paper edges.</li>
<li>I use <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CXRSCT6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1">gold map pins</a> for my "grains of incense."</li>
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Margaret Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03757450243693023480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139502387773886177.post-71354546037048789422020-03-10T12:26:00.001-05:002020-03-10T12:26:14.908-05:00Always be ready<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Margaret Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03757450243693023480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139502387773886177.post-10359761402226315032020-02-23T13:35:00.001-06:002020-02-23T13:35:25.661-06:00The Church Ladies approve<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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A new project makes it easy for Philadelphians to put down their phones and get creative with their hands — for free.</div>
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Nailed to a brick wall on a busy section of Carpenter Lane in West Mt. Airy is a small cabinet with a clear door. Inside is a luscious bounty of color: piles and piles of yarn, plus complements like needles and patterns. On the front is a carefully lettered nameplate reading “Little Free Fiber Library.”</div>
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Read the rest <a href="https://billypenn.com/2020/02/18/phillys-newest-little-free-library-is-filled-with-yarn-instead-of-books/">here.</a> It’s a sweet idea, and who doesn’t have a little yarn to contribute?</div>
<br />Margaret Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03757450243693023480noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139502387773886177.post-2417265478329587222020-02-21T12:41:00.003-06:002020-02-21T12:42:35.424-06:00Lenten Sacrifices Booklet for 2020<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 13.2px;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13.2px;">Over the years, I've found that the key to keeping my Lenten resolutions is just seeing them in front of me. There are so many distractions in a day that I really need something concrete to keep me focused. With that in mind, here's a tiny booklet that can easily go into a purse, a prayer book, on the fridge, or wherever it will serve as a daily reminder.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 13.2px;">To put together the book after you've printed it out (</span><a href="http://www.shininghours.com/creating/one_sheet_8_pages!.htm" style="background-color: white; color: #742199; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, "Palatino Linotype", Palatino, serif; font-size: 13.2px; text-decoration-line: none;">here's a diagram if you're a visual learner like me</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "georgia" , "utopia" , "palatino linotype" , "palatino" , serif; font-size: 13.2px;">):</span><br />
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;">Open it out, and then fold each side in to meet in the center (again following the registration marks). </li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Source: <span style="font-size: 12.8px;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/206221340/made-to-order-fish-fascinator-handmade">MaorZabarHats</a> on Etsy.</span></td></tr>
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<br />Thérèsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13400142154907590508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139502387773886177.post-37785514136683479052018-02-20T11:24:00.003-06:002018-02-20T11:26:59.262-06:00Moroccan Chickpea and Lemon Couscous Soup<div style="text-align: center;">
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-The seven-year-old's ringing endorsement</div>
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<span style="text-align: start;"><i style="font-size: small;">(<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lick-Your-Plate-Lip-Smackin-Every/dp/0147529883">Adapted from</a>)</i></span><br />
<span style="text-align: start;">This came together very easily, and two out of three kids devoured it (the third is on strike from any vegetables that aren't peas or corn at the moment). The flavors are all familiar, but a bit exotic combined in this way.</span><br />
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olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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whole large garlic cloves, minced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tomato paste<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ground cumin<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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teaspoon cayenne<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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whole carrots, peeled and chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ounces diced tomatoes (1 can)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fresh lemon juice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #404041; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 13.0pt;">Lemon
Couscous Ingredients<o:p></o:p></span></h4>
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fresh lemon juice<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1/2 cups dry uncooked couscous<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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mint, thinly sliced, for garnish<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #010101; font-size: 11.5pt;">In a large
soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, 4
minutes. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, salt, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric
and cayenne pepper, cooking for 1-2 minutes. Add white wine and reduce until
almost completely evaporated. Add carrots and chickpeas, stirring to combine
with spices.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #010101; font-size: 11.5pt;">Add vegetable
broth and diced tomatoes and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 15
minutes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #010101; font-size: 11.5pt;">While the
soup simmers, prepare the couscous. In a small saucepan, bring water, lemon
juice and salt to a boil over medium high heat. Remove saucepan from heat and
stir in couscous and lemon zest. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Uncover the
couscous and fluff using a fork.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #010101; font-size: 11.5pt;">Once soup
finishes simmering, remove from heat. Using an immersion blender, lightly puree
soup, leaving it slightly chunky. Stir in butter, lemon juice and lemon zest.
Top each bowl of soup with a mound of lemon couscous and sprinkle with fresh
mint.</span></div>
Thérèsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13400142154907590508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139502387773886177.post-27993238321479531632018-02-12T09:05:00.000-06:002018-02-12T09:05:00.286-06:00Some meatless Friday lunchesMy family tries to observe meatless Fridays year-round. After a lot of peanut butter or egg salad sandwiches, I have found that the easiest way to provide an interesting Friday lunch is to either serve a meatless meal (or meatless base with meat on the side) on Thursday night as well, so as to have some leftovers to work with. Outside of Lent, we have a family Friday night pizza and a movie tradition, so Thursday often ends up as our fish night. I lack the motivation to cut up fruit at lunch time, so the kids usually have frozen berries or homemade applesauce on the side.<br />
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Have a birthday party for your eldest son's hobby horse Christmas Horse III (known to his friends as simply Horse). Horse joined our family the weekend of our small town's Oktoberfest, and as such his birthday is observed as a moveable feast, the first Saturday in October. We celebrate his birthday with afternoon tea, which is both an easy and economical way to entertain. I estimate I spent about $20 on groceries- not bad for a gathering of thirty people. Since nothing save the tea is served warm, this meal lends itself well to being made ahead. If you have an older child, the two vegetable items could easily be made by them. <br />
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Cucumber Slices with cream cheese and tomato<br />
Celery Sticks with Pimento<br />
Deviled Eggs<br />
Curry Chicken Salad Sandwiches<br />
(Imitation) Crab Rolls<br />
Scones (by Neighbor 1) with Apple Butter<br />
Cookies (by Neighbor 2)<br />
<a href="http://likemotherlikedaughter.org/2011/05/bad-beer-good-cake/" target="_blank">Never fail chocolate cake with ganache</a> (also excellent made with coffee or red wine in place of beer)<br />
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This year we had 10 adults and 8 eating children in attendance. I made a dozen each of the sandwiches (2 lb chicken breasts and 2 packages imitation crab), 1 dozen deviled eggs, and 2 dozen of the cucumber slices. No one went hungry, but there were not many leftovers, either. I had one large slow cooker full of chai (could have used more) and made two pots of the rooibos tea over the course of the afternoon. The adults used bone china, but since the kids had theirs al fresco, they used tin cups from the picnic basket.</div>
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<br />Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14069136541832210309noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139502387773886177.post-45706372507904089112017-10-11T10:11:00.000-05:002017-10-11T10:11:00.796-05:00The Effortless Entertaining SeriesWe here at PSOCL recognize the role that neighborhood gatherings play in building up the domestic church. From <a href="http://church-ladies.blogspot.com/2014/10/a-baptism-party-for-68.html" target="_blank">large baptism receptions</a> to <a href="http://bearcountrykitchen.blogspot.com/2008/10/emily-brians-wedding-cake.html" target="_blank">wedding cakes</a> to chili or spaghetti suppers and afternoon teas, your friendly neighborhood church ladies have found ways to entertain easily and economically. Going forward, we will share the "Effortless Entertaining" series: some behind the scenes looks at family friendly social gatherings with tips about how to host your own. Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14069136541832210309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139502387773886177.post-73985490820416335002017-10-10T09:34:00.000-05:002017-10-10T09:34:56.131-05:00Universal tomato baseWhen your farmers' market offerings look this:<br />
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By roasting the (unpeeled) tomatoes with onions and couple hot or bell peppers if desired, you end up with a freezable puree that can be the base of many easy and delicious meals that taste of the height of summer all winter long. Use as is for pasta sauce, or</div>
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While tending to the water heater, my husband found a rusted cash-box on a cellar rafter with a pamphlet and holy card of now Saint Rose Phillipine Duchesne and envelope circa 1908 that once contained a cash donation to the Franciscan Missionary Fathers. Possibly the most POD thing that has happened to anyone while putting salt in a water heater!<br />
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For several years, I have wanted to incorporate Mary Reed Newland's idea* of sending each member of the household a selection from an applicable Petrine Epistle on what was then the solemnity of St Peter (now extended to St Paul as well). Not having the faith in the delivery schedule of our rural post office, I opted to use my eldest son's toy mailbox instead, which both accentuated the fact that the Epistles are letters but also that it wasn't St Peter who directly sent him the missive.</div>
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Now, with a child who is an early reader, seemed a good time to start. For my newborn, I chose <a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/1peter/2" target="_blank">1 Peter 2, 2-3</a>; my preschooler <a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/1peter/1" target="_blank">1 Peter 1, 14-16</a>; my six year old 1 Peter 2, 17; for myself <a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/1peter/4" target="_blank">1 Peter 4, 8-9</a>; and my husband <a href="http://www.usccb.org/bible/1peter/2" target="_blank">1 Peter 5, 2-4</a>. This led to a fruitful discussion about the parts of the Bible and specifically the New Testament.There's no reason that this practice couldn't be extended to the Conversion of St Paul (January 25) and the Chair of Peter (February 22). <br />
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Some years ago my husband decided that we should adorn our image of the Sacred Heart with fresh flowers in honor of the feast day and ordered several stems in floral tubes from the local florist. It was on the pricey side the first go round because he didn't know one could purchase the tubes at craft stores. But I have reused the tubes every year since which has brought the cost down to about $1 per bloom. The flowers last about a week. </div>
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Our parish includes an oratory dedicated to St John the Baptist, the proto-parish of the area. In past years, there has been a special Mass and church supper held there, but due to expected heat, the event has been delayed until the fall. In the evening, we will host some friends for a dinner of pizza on the grill and <a href="https://church-ladies.blogspot.com/2016/06/smores-for-st-john-baptist.html" target="_blank">toast marshmallows</a> over the <a href="http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/activities/view.cfm?id=1107" target="_blank">St John's Bonfire</a> (in a fire pit). It's not too late to grow a culture of faith and start the tradition in your neighborhood!</div>
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My Bible study is holding a baby shower for a first time mom (of a son) this weekend, and I thought I would share the darling gift I was able to put together for a minimal cost (plus a few tips on thrifting clothes). All the garments were purchased from our parish thrift store (25 cents a piece) and the book was a duplicate from a reading program at the public library (free). </div>
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Blue Chaps gingham shirt with red corduroy Gap overalls. While I certainly purchase secondhand knits for my own kids, there's no denying that woven garments often look newer and better suited for gifting (probably because they are reserved for dressier occasions). Also, quality garments look better on the rack- they have more vibrant colors and are less prone to wrinkling. </div>
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Striped Gymboree footless romper. Often white garments show stains easily, but this one was impeccable. Being footless also saved it from rents in the feet. I have had good luck with removing spit up stains from light colored and striped garments with liquid dishwasher detergent- just apply a few minutes prior to laundering. </div>
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Sweater vest, from the only mass market retailer in our rural county. A lot of people favor fleece and sweatshirts for daily wear, so secondhand sweaters tend to be in good condition. This one is so small he'll probably only wear it a few times, but it tied so perfectly into the red, white, and blue theme.</div>
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Stuart Little. Books are a great present for babies (and their older siblings!)</div>
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In an age where most of our Christmas gifts came through the mail, I find myself wrapping less and less every year. I try to pick wrapping papers that can get more year round use. My husband mocked last year's solid red as "too Starbucks" so I opted for a more neutral plaid this year and used some of it here- a sunk cost.</div>
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If I knew the recipient a little better, I might have rounded out the gift with a pair of kitchen shears (the best thing for cutting baby's food into small pieces) and a scented candle (to freshen the air after smelly diaper changes). But I am not sure whether she has a pair of shears or her preference in candle scents.</div>
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<br />Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14069136541832210309noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139502387773886177.post-77699734772371913212017-03-03T08:13:00.001-06:002017-03-03T08:14:05.617-06:00Meatless Meals: Fried Artichoke Hearts with Succotash and Cheese Grits<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
A most dolorous Lent to you all! If you're looking for what <i>not </i>to serve for Lent, head on over to Amy Welborn's <a href="https://amywelborn.wordpress.com/2017/02/23/gallery-of-regrettable-lenten-food/">Gallery of Regrettable Lenten Foods</a>. I'm afraid the recipe below, on the other hand, is 100% free of Ched-O-Bit or Fish Supreme.</div>
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There are multiple components to assemble here, but if you have a good mise-en-place, it all comes together quickly. Well before dinner time, I had the liquid for the grits in the pan, the succotash all chopped and mixed, and the artichoke hearts draining on a paper towel. After that, everything came together in the time it took to cook the grits.</div>
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You can use almost any kind of meltable cheese in the grits. The original recipe calls for smoked cheddar, but plain sharp cheddar, chevre, or swiss would all be tasty in their own way, too.</div>
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Adapted from <i><a href="http://amzn.to/2mlP1o0">The Southern Vegetarian</a></i><br />
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<b>Cheese Grits:</b><br />
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<li>2 c vegetable stock</li>
<li>2 c milk</li>
<li>4 cloves garlic, minced</li>
<li>1 c grits</li>
<li>4 oz cheese (1 c shredded)</li>
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Combine stock, milk, and garlic in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Whisk in grits, reduce heat to low, and simmer until done, about 10 minutes. Add cheese, stir until melted. Salt and pepper to taste.<br />
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<li>1 T butter</li>
<li>1 T oil</li>
<li>¾ c fresh or frozen corn</li>
<li>1 medium green pepper, diced</li>
<li>½ c fresh or frozen peas</li>
<li>1 small minced onion</li>
<li>dash cayenne or chipotle powder</li>
<li>1 tsp paprika</li>
<li>¼ tsp garlic powder</li>
<li>¼ tsp nutmeg</li>
<li>¼ tsp salt</li>
<li>¼ tsp pepper</li>
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Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Add remaining ingredients and cook, stirring only occasionally, until vegetables have browned a bit. Remove vegetables from pan.</div>
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Deglaze the succotash skillet with the stock, add mustard and cook until reduced by half.</div>
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<li>⅓ c cooking oil</li>
<li>3 large artichoke hearts, quartered, or one 12oz jar, drained and patted dry</li>
<li>1 large egg, beaten</li>
<li>½ c flour</li>
<li>salt and pepper to taste</li>
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Toss artichoke hearts in egg, then in flour. Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet until shimmering, then fry artichokes for about 2 minutes per side until browned.</div>
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Thérèsehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13400142154907590508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139502387773886177.post-86173764753239911652016-10-15T10:38:00.000-05:002016-10-15T10:38:05.029-05:00St Teresa of Avila<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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our Lord moves amidst the pots and pans. </div>
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(St Teresa of Avila)</div>
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We'll be celebrating with some <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/paella-on-the-grill-recipe.html" target="_blank">paella on the grill</a>- it's probably the last time it will be warm enough to grill out. My metal turkey roaster makes a perfect paella pan, and I simplify by using a bag of frozen mixed seafood.</div>
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Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14069136541832210309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139502387773886177.post-28613448630712022922016-10-11T11:54:00.000-05:002016-10-11T11:54:00.203-05:00Hospitality and Hostess Gifts<br />
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<br />Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14069136541832210309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139502387773886177.post-84887873405342231182016-10-09T10:32:00.000-05:002016-10-09T10:32:12.403-05:0028th Sunday in Ordinary Time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Jesus said in reply,<br />“Ten were cleansed, were they not?<br />Where are the other nine? <br />Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?”<br />Then he said to him, “Stand up and go;<br />your faith has saved you.”</i><br />
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Sunday Supper Idea: <a href="http://www.cooks.com/recipe/qt0509xy/eggs-st-denis.html" target="_blank">Eggs St Denis</a><br />
(Feast day October 9)<br />
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(Image Source: <a href="http://www.wga.hu/framex-e.html?file=html/zgothic/mural/08-10c/5oberze3.html&find=jesus+heal" target="_blank">The Healing of the Sick, fresco c. 980</a>)Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14069136541832210309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6139502387773886177.post-71932736880778880542016-10-07T14:57:00.000-05:002016-10-07T14:57:09.884-05:00Our Lady of the Rosary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Holy Mary, Mother of God,</i><br />
<i>Pray for us sinners,</i><br />
<i>Now and at the hour of our death.</i><br />
<i>Amen. </i><br />
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And if Our Lady of Victory wanted to interecede for Our Lady's football team, we wouldn't mind one bit!<br />
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<a href="http://www.wga.hu/framex-e.html?file=html/b/bray/dirck/stillife.html&find=rosary" target="_blank">Image source: Bray, Still life with Symbols of the Blessed Virgin Mary</a>Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14069136541832210309noreply@blogger.com0