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Category Archives: Fr. Z’s Kitchen
22 February 2012
Ash Wednesday glimpses and papal liturgical music observations
First, lunch was a cup of soup and a grilled cheese sandwich.
This was consumed while viewing the Holy Father’s Mass at Santa Sabina, the Roman Station. The day began at the nearby San’tAnselmo on the Aventine Hill for the collect. There … Continue reading
Posted in Fr. Z's Kitchen, What Fr. Z is up to
Tagged Ash Wednesday, ashes, liturgy, sacred music
14 Comments
5 February 2012
Sunday Breakfast
I like to have a big breakfast once in a while, usually Saturday.
Here is one with a few nice features.
First, I have Mystic Monk Coffee in a “Save The Liturgy Save The World” mug. I used a “French Press“, … Continue reading
30 January 2012
Sunday Monday Supper: for my reading group
I belong to a reading group which has been meeting on and off for many years. We are about to launch into some of the so-called Metaphysical Poets… on Monday. I am doing the cooking. Since … Continue reading
15 January 2012
Sunday Supper: Lasagna edition
In a couple weeks I will be cooking for my literary group. In the past we have read all of Dante’s Divina Comedia, Milton’s Paradise Lost, a large percentage of the works of T.S. Eliot, a great share of … Continue reading
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Fr. Z's Kitchen
Tagged bechamel, lasagna, tomato sauce
37 Comments
7 January 2012
QUAERITUR: Friday fish and chips cooked in beef fat? WDTPRS POLL: “meatless Fridays”.
POLL BELOW!
From a reader:
I was watching TV last night & on the program they were talking about fish & chips fried in rendered beef fat at a restaurant.
Fish & Chips is one of my favorite Friday dishes and I assume … Continue reading
5 January 2012
Concerning a certain spoon
I recently had occasion to think again about the cuillère à sauce individuelle. I have written about this great tool several times, including here and here.
I found a description of its origin! The French is pretty straight forward…
Lancée en 1950 … Continue reading
Posted in Fr. Z's Kitchen, Just Too Cool, Lighter fare, Linking Back
Tagged Art Déco, cooking, Cuiller à sauce individuelle, sauce, spoon, spoons
2 Comments
16 December 2011
Christmas Cookie Recipe (New, Corrected Translation)
UPDATE 17 Dec 1405 GMT:
I originally thought this was from some seminarians. I received it my email and without an attribution. I have since learned that it was originally posted on Commonweal. You can find their page HERE.
By using this … Continue reading
Posted in Fr. Z's Kitchen, Just Too Cool, Lighter fare
34 Comments
12 December 2011
Aw…shucks!
One from a bushel of oysters! This was a nice surprise.
The right tool makes all the difference.
Yum.
Technorati Tags: oysters
2 December 2011
Smoking Bishop and a Cat named Jeoffry
A reader alerted me to this wonderful bit of lore on the blog Spitalfields Life. Enjoy this with a glass of negus, which it’s something Preserved Killick will know about.
Nowadays, we may celebrate Christmas with a glass or four of … Continue reading
20 November 2011
17 November 2011
Cheap eats and a contest
Over at Sancte Pater we find this from the Beeb:
Britain’s ‘cheapest’ lunchtime meal was unveiled by scientists on Wednesday – the toast sandwich.
The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is reviving the mid-Victorian dish, which, unsurprisingly, consists of two slices of … Continue reading
Posted in Fr. Z's Kitchen, Lighter fare
17 Comments
16 November 2011
On the preparation of Christmas Pudding: advice sought
Since Stir-Up Sunday is upon us and it is time to make the Christmas Pudding, I thought consult in advance with some of you who have experience. I made one last year, of course. It was wonderful. I shared it … Continue reading
Posted in Fr. Z's Kitchen, Lighter fare, O'Brian Tags
Tagged Christmas Pudding, kitchen, mixed spice, Patrick O'Brian, pumpkin pie, Stir Up Sunday
33 Comments
13 November 2011
What is this thing?
Okay, you smart people out there.
What is this thing?
Which I think it’s used in the kitchen. Or maybe not. A sewing thing?
No, it isn’t mine. No, I don’t have a better photo. No, I haven’t a clue.
Technorati Tags: kitchen utensile
Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, Fr. Z's Kitchen, Lighter fare, Preserved Killick
Tagged kitchen utensile
33 Comments
2 November 2011
Attention Bakers! Cool Catholic Custom Alert! Souling Cakes for All Souls
“Soul soul for a souling cake
I pray you, missis, for a souling cake
Apple or pear, plum or cherry
Anything to make us merry …”
Here is a cool custom to boost your Catholic Identity Quotient for this super Catholic day, All Souls.
Someone … Continue reading
Posted in Fr. Z's Kitchen, Just Too Cool, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged All Souls, Catholic customs, soul food, Souling Cakes
13 Comments
30 October 2011
I dunno. You decide. Sensible or snobbery.
On the site of ZAGAT (I am looking for some reviews) I saw this. I was a little annoyed by it. Sure, some of the things on this list are clearly super cheap for ingredients and preparation but … Continue reading
