Day After Chocolate
Posted by DariaSockey in Family on Wednesday, February 15, 2012
I just arrived back from Walmart with a bag full of pecan turtles, Ghiradelli squares, Dove hearts,Belgian truffles and red and pink M&Ms. This yearly pilgrimage to the Valentine candy aisle takes place every February 15th, except when Lent starts early. It was fun to people watch while picking out these half price goodies. All the customers were women. Some of them kept picking things up and putting... READ MORE
Mardi Gras Marathon
Posted by Lisa Hendey in News on Tuesday, February 16, 2010
While the rest of you are partying and eating pancakes for dinner, I’ll be online tonight at the SQPN Mardi Gras Marathon raising awareness and funds for the Catholic new media evangelization efforts of the Star Quest Production Network. The marathon is online now and will be running until midnight ET to help close out the SQPN giving campaign. Our family will be online at 9:00 pm ET with a little... READ MORE
New Orleans Baked French Toast
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Monday, February 15, 2010
Do you have something special planned for Mardi Gras?
I like to mark the day with something out of the ordinary and it’s customary to enjoy a rich treat that uses up the sugar and eggs before beginning a Lenten fast.
With those thoughts in mind, here’s something simple and yummy I am putting together tonight for tomorrow morning’s Mardi Gras breakfast (I got it from the awesomely inspiring Bake until Bubbly: The Ultimate Casserole Cookbook... READ MORE
Mardi Gras
Posted by Danielle Bean in Food on Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Here’s a helpful guide to the traditional observances of “Fat Tuesday.”
While I wouldn’t be caught dead in New Orleans this time of year, I appreciate the spirit behind the idea of “feasting” before a fast.
The fact that we get ready for the season of Lent by using up all the rich foods we’ll be avoiding over the next 40 days really makes an impression on my children.
At my house today, we’ll be baking... READ MORE
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