Let go of your plans. The first hour of your morning belongs to God. Tackle the day’s work that he charges you with, and he will give you the power to accomplish it.

— St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross

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  • “Injera” Crepes

    “INJERA” CREPES In a large bowl, combine 1 teaspoon instant or active dry yeast 1/2 cup teff flour 1 cup whole wheat flour (or if wanting gluten-free, King Arthur’s Measure for Measure) 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 2 cups water Stir… Continue reading

    “Injera” Crepes
  • Tom Kha Gai

    Start out with coconut milk — canned or boxed — put in large saucepan or pot, medium heat. Amount of coconut milk will depend on how much chicken or vegetables you want to cook. You don’t need to have the… Continue reading

    Tom Kha Gai
  • Dairy-Free Quarter-Whole Wheat Bread

    DAIRY-FREE QUARTER-WHOLE-WHEAT BREAD Combine 4 cups warm water a can of coconut milk + enough water to measure 2 cups (can also use other types of milk or “milk” — you do want some richness to this to produce a… Continue reading

    Dairy-Free Quarter-Whole Wheat Bread
  • Churros con Chocolate

    For the churros: In a saucepan, bring to a boil 1 cup water, couple large pinches of salt, 1/4 cup butter (or 2 tablespoons oil), and 1-2 tablespoons sugar (optional). Stir in one cup of flour and remove from heat.… Continue reading

    Churros con Chocolate
  • Asparagus and Piquillo Pepper Salad

    This is really just an assembly dish. Arrange jarred or canned piquillo peppers in a single layer on a plate. Top with steamed asparagus. Top asparagus with some parsley, scallions, capers, anchovies, hard-boiled eggs — all chopped up finely. Serve… Continue reading

    Asparagus and Piquillo Pepper Salad
  • All Souls Day 2018

    O Master and Creator of the universe, Lord of life and death, You give our souls being and fill them with blessings: You carry out and transform everything by the work of Your Word, at the time foreordained and according… Continue reading

    All Souls Day 2018
  • Learning to Love the Cross

    So many times in the course of my life I have asked for a cross, because I’ve perceived that I wasn’t suffering enough to earn a crown of glory. Sometimes it seems my life is just… too happy or blessed… Continue reading

    Learning to Love the Cross
  • Fried Polenta | St. Pope John XXIII

    Fried Polenta for St. Pope John XXIII’s feast day. #polenta#stjohnxxiii Continue reading

    Fried Polenta | St. Pope John XXIII