I have just bought my self a new cook book .
Sacred Feasts from a Monastery Kitchen. by Brother Victor Antoine d'Avila- Latourette
I am fascinated by the link between food and spirituality. Food plays such an important part in celebration and hospitality. I also enjoy cooking and providing my family and friends with good food. In his introduction brother Victor -Antoine says:
' It ( the book) is imbued with the innumerable joys and ways of praising God daily through the practice of food spirituality in the humble sanctuary of the kitchen'
That link between prayer, worship, food and hospitality is what I have been and continue to learn about. Appreciating the seasonal produce that come into my kitchen and what is served from it are one way of demonstrating thankfulness to God from whom every gift is good and perfect.
Another cookbook I have enjoyed using is The Times Cookbook for Feasts and Festivals by C.J. Jackson
Since today is Michaelmas Day here are a few links to recipes for today's feast.
lots of lovely blackberry, apple and other seasonal recipes at BBC Good Food - I tried blackberry and coconut squares
Catholic Cuisine as usual has plenty of ideas
I am roasting a duck ( they were half price at Sainsburys a while ago and this one has been in the freezer!) and also a chicken. Goose being out of our pocket range! I am going to try roasting some apples along side the chicken. I have also made an apple and blackberry pie - wondering if there is too much of an apple theme?
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