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In the Web age, a personalized recipe book

Image of YOUR VERY OWN - Example of a personalized recipe book from the online recipe site TasteBook.

(The Christian Science Monitor) - As cooking shows and food websites grow ever more popular, the only thing missing is a convenient way to ... continue reading

Seven soup recipes for cold Lenten days

Image of COMFORT FOOD - Andrea McGovern finds that cooking soup warms the heart and speaks of home, coziness and being well cared for.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (Catholic Universe Bulletin) - I love winter. I kind of hate to admit it in northern Ohio, but I really like watching the ... continue reading

Earth-friendly roses for tough climates

Image of STURDY AND SWEET - Certified EarthKind Roses, like the Perle D’Or, shown above, have been developed to thrive in Texas soil with a minimum of maintenance or chemical pesticides. (Courtesy P.A. Haring/American Rose Society) <br>

(The Christian Science Monitor) - Roses acquired a bad reputation in recent years, as gardeners found they had less time to deal with the ... continue reading

Three new meatless soups to try for Lent complement the real ‘scoop on soup’

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ROCKFORD, Ill. (The Catholic Observer) - Soup is a form of food that can be traced throughout all of history. It crosses all cultures, all ... continue reading

Stymied? Huddle with a garden ‘coach’

Image of NEW LEAF - Jim Freeman left a career as an environmental lawyer to become a garden coach. He says working with a coach is the midpoint between hiring a landscaper and going it alone. (Christian Science Monitor/Mary Knox)

(The Christian Science Monitor) - Gardens in magazines appear restful and serene. But talk to homeowners facing overgrown yards, and they ... continue reading

Lasagna in the highest! Traditional vs. quick, simple recipes to try on your family at home

Image of A FAMILY FAVORITE - There are probably as many lasagna recipes as there are cooks who make lasagna in their own kitchens.

Catholic Online editor’s note: There may be nearly as many lasagna recipes as there are lasagna chefs. With so many possible ... continue reading

The secret to quick, tasty meals

While hiking through the Colorado Rockies on a beautiful summer day, I decided to take a shortcut on the way down from the mountain. I knew ... continue reading

Homemade lasagna: Seasoned with family memories

The first aroma that would waft into my childhood bedroom on a Sunday morning was the smell of onions and garlic frying. That scent would ... continue reading

The battle over bottled vs. tap water

Image of GREENER BOTTLES - In response to consumer concerns, manufacturers are creating bottles from biodegradable plastics, such as these, said to break down in landfills more easily. (Courtesy of Tom Balla Nature Works)

Medford, Mass. (The Christian Science Monitor) - For most of the past seven years, Kate Daniel was "a fiend for bottled water." Believing ... continue reading

The winter way to enjoy raspberries

On summer mornings, I used to eat my cereal outside. Holding my bowl in both hands, head tilted to one side, I walked carefully down the ... continue reading

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