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No Longer 'Satan's Drink,' Coffee Enters A New Era

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Catholicism and coffee have gone hand in hand for centuries. It was Pope Clement VIII who "baptized" coffee after many years of being ... continue reading

End of the McJob? Burger making machine arrives Watch

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A machine that can make custom burgers from a variety of basic ingredients has arrived. The "Creator" will open on June 27 in the Bay Area ... continue reading

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17th century Catholic Monks brewed beer for liquid-only Lenten Fast Watch

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With the Lenten season fully in swing, Catholics are immersing themselves in 40 days of abstaining from sweets, technology, alcohol and ... continue reading

Lenten fish recipes: Economical and delicious!

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CATHOLIC ONLINE – For observant Catholics, fish on Fridays is more than a sacrifice. It can also be a bit of a financial pinch. If you ... continue reading

Six great meatless soup recipes for Lent

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CATHOLIC ONLINE - Lent is upon us already... but are you ready for the days of fast and abstinence? Here are six wonderful recipes for ... continue reading

Priest wins top award for best home-brew beer in the USA Watch

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Long blessed by Catholics as a "healthful drink for mankind," one Texas priest has managed to take beer to new heights --winning the ... continue reading

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ABC agrees to settle 'Pink Slime' defamation lawsuit Watch

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The ABC television network has settled a lawsuit with Beef Products Inc. The lawsuit stems from a 2012 report that claimed Beef Products ... continue reading

Peanut, Coconut or vegetable? Which oils should be used for what? Watch

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Did you know you could make oil from nearly every vegetable? The list of oils from around the world is extensive and many of these oils are ... continue reading

What are 'cloud eggs' and why is everyone going crazy for them? Watch

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If you're a foodie then you've probably already heard about the latest breakfast/brunch trend: Cloud Eggs. LOS ANGELES, CA (Catholic ... continue reading

5 delicious and festive Easter desserts to wow at this year's party Watch

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Easter is fast approaching and time is running out! What are YOU going to do to make the Easter festivities special this year? LOS ANGELES, ... continue reading

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