A Paradoxical Feast
November 25, 2024
I was very moved by a short essay from Fr. Romano Guardini written in 1945. The title of the essay is “Finding One’s Center”. In the longing to find our
This recipe post is dedicated to libbiali. Today in the kitchen, we needed to make a quick salad dressing for our guests. Here’s what the Spirit cooked up for us. 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar1 cup total salad oil. ( I used half olive oil and half canola oil)*1/4 tsp salt or more to taste1 clove garlic […]
This is a modification of a recipe found on the packaging of a pack of butter from Organic Valley. We use Monastery Creamed Honey instead of maple syrup and our own home grown herbs. Although the original recipe uses this glaze only for beets, I think it would be a nice glaze on winter squashes […]
Sr. Kay, friend, guest, and frequent contributor to Honeycooks, gave us this recipe. She in turn received it from Rev. Glenda Hope, Presbyterian minister and founder of San Francisco Network Ministries which serves the people of the Tenderloin District providing affordable housing, vocational training, and a safe house for women as well as HIV/AIDS pastoral […]
This delicious drink is the creation of Sr Kay, a faithful monastery guest. Chai Tea It’s important to get the right Spiced Chai tea bag. It can be either black or green, spiced but without additional flavoring. Recommended brands Peet’s or Stash tea. Brew tea bag with 8 oz of boiling water in a tall […]
This is an easy idea for squash that came from Debbie, a friend and neighbor of the monastery. Cook one large buttternut squash or any other kind of equivalent size, remove skin, and mash it in a large bowl. Mix with about 1/4 cup honey and 1/4 cup butter. You could also top with pecans. […]
These cookies are substantial and even good for you. I used Original Flavor Honey – but you could experiment with Orange Flavored for a more fruity flavor. 1 ½ cups shortening1 cup brown sugar½ cup Monastery Creamed Honey2 eggs2 Teaspoons Vanilla 2 cups flour1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons cinnamon1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon cloves2 cups raisins2 cups […]
Here is a recipe for pancakes that is simple and nutritious. The key is to get the grill hot enough, but not too hot. Also generously grease the grill. Avoid making really big pancakes. These are great topped with butter and a little honey – orange flavored creamed honey is my choice. 1 container cottage […]
I was very moved by a short essay from Fr. Romano Guardini written in 1945. The title of the essay is “Finding One’s Center”. In the longing to find our
Monastery Lentils A popular Guest House recipe that is vegan, easy to make and packed with flavor. Recipe calls for dry herbs – but use fresh for extra flavor. Serve
A lot goes on in the world, but little changes in a monastery. The life is regular and is set by defined intervals of prayer, work, and study. We are
