Fr. Z’s Kitchen – Fr. Z's Blog: Recent Episodes
Fr. John Zuhlsdorf
Formerly entitled: "What Does The Prayer Really Say?" - Clear, straight commentary on Catholic issues, liturgy and life by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf o{]:¬)
This is great and the history is pretty good. Just sit back and enjoy and… maybe… make a few notes and TRY the recipe! I’ve forwarded to priest friends who are really into smoking and bbq, … hint hint hint… … Read More →
Many thanks to LD, JS, DR, CH, and SB who “bought me a beer” on International Buy A Priest A Beer Day! Much obliged. Welcome registrants: Matthias 0 victord White to move and mate in 3. NB: I’ll hold comments … Read More →
At 06:12 the sun rose over Rome. It will set at 20:05. The Ave Maria Bell will ring – or ought to ring – at 20:15. This cycle lasts until 28th, a few more days. It is the Feast of … Read More →
Please remember me when shopping online and use my affiliate links. US HERE – UK HERE WHY? This helps to pay for health insurance (massively hiked for this new year of surprises), utilities, groceries, etc.. At no extra cost, you provide help for which I … Read More →
I ran across this post from the past and had to share it again. Fun. From November 2020. The other day a friend of mine was driving through town on his way to his ancestral place and he dropped by … Read More →
The Roman rising of the sun was at 06:42. The Roman setting of the same will be at 19:05. The Ave Maria bell is still on the 17:30 cycle. Welcome registrant: Angela61 It is a 1st Friday. Yesterday was NOT … Read More →
05:53 and 20:20 and 20:30 and it is the Feast of St. Isidore the Worker, the same who was canonized on that fateful day, 12 March 1622 by Gregory XV along with Sts. Ignatius Loyola, Francis Xavier (aka “the real … Read More →
At the dawn of the tie-breaker between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren the sun broke the horizon at 06:06. When it sets at 20:10, there should be a new official FIDE World Champion. It has been an amazing match. I … Read More →
Sandwich. Easy. Right? At Sandwich 101 level, I’ll share just one tip. When you prepare a sandwich, always make sure to bring your to-be-sandwiched additives all the way to the edges of your bread. Sandwich 102 will deal with dividing. … Read More →
This was the situation in the oven. I was making supper for my mother, smelled the wrong kind of smoke, looked in the oven. The heating element was on fire. I TURNED OFF THE POWER AT THE BREAKER BOX. I … Read More →
Last night I had the plan of making a “Cornish Game Hen” (aka CGH aka little chicken) for supper. Hence, I brined it and determined that I would spatchcock it and put it on the grill. Did you know that … Read More →
Sunrise: 7:27. Sunset 18:22. Ave Maria 18:30. It is the (new calendar) Feast of St. Gaspar del Bufalo, a great saint who fostered devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Jesus. An exorcist friend of mine describes how imploring a … Read More →
The Roman sun rose today at 7:06 and will set at 18:53. The Ave Maria is slated for 19:00, which is a 15 minute shift from yesterday. Gosh, things change so fast. Breakfast today was more along the lines of … Read More →
I’m on the hoof today, heading home after a great trip to the freezing cold north. It was only 86 yesterday. Last night my hosts and I had some classics. That’s not Norcia beer in that Norcia beer glass, but … Read More →
I’m visiting friends and we decided on saltimbocca alla romana. Happily, even with chain supply problems, since we are in a heavily Italian neighborhood, there was plenty of veal and good prosciutto. There was a lot more than this. The … Read More →
Some of you were asking me to make food posts. Lately, I have been very lazy in this regard. Frankly, I have not had much motivation to cook, especially do to the disgusting news and photos from Rome lately. There … Read More →
Because yesterday was the 2775th Birthday of Rome, I decided to be Roman in my evening repast. Spaghetti all’amatriciana. I didn’t have any bucatini, but this bronze-cut high-quality pasta is a principled choice. Actually, it is chitarra. All’amatriciana is a … Read More →
I stumbled across Modernist Pantry. “Well,” quoth I, “let’s see what this might be.” Noting the similarity of theme with the Fishwrap or a German Synod (“walking together”) where they can whip up any sort of modernism you want, can make … Read More →
I’m having virtual breakfast this morning with one of you readers who sent me a wonderful surprise, which I relish. There was no gift slip in the box from the UK, and the only address suggest that it was not … Read More →
There are serious problems in the world today. For example, at the grocery store I was recently confronted with this dire turn of fate’s merciless wheel. There is, it seems, a nationwide shortage of… CREAM CHEESE. Good grief… it’s like… … Read More →
The state of things is so awful that I needed a pick me up. And since recently a few people have really picked me up by sending things from my wish list, including a lot of really good paprika, there … Read More →
In honor of my desire to study Hungarian, I came down with a serious craving for Hungarian food. When I travel, I always look to see if there is a Hungarian restaurant. There aren’t many, alas. A proof of the … Read More →
From a reader… QUAERITUR: Since Pentecost is known for tongues as of flame descending upon the faithful, is there an traditional linguini dish often served on this feast day? Good for you for asking in advance. As of this writing, … Read More →
I so very much wanted to be in Rome this month. My anniversary is coming up. The strawberries and artichokes are around, along with broad beans. We have lovely customs in our wonderful Roman Catholic Church, including special blessings on … Read More →
My post about Benedictines making wine (France) and beer (Italy) reminded me that I once posted a great Lenten recipe for lentils. I recall that there was some controversy about the use of chicken stock. I made the lentils last … Read More →
I haven’t been doing much in the line of interesting cooking lately. This is partly due to the penitential nature of the season. However, on Sunday I determined to get something done, do something different. Another motive was the fact … Read More →
The other day a friend of mine was driving through town on his way to his ancestral place and he dropped by for some supper. Astute and considerate, he had spotted in a used bookstore a slim volume he thought … Read More →
Former Cardinal Becciu – whom I suspect will soon be indicted and perhaps extradited – was sacked on Thursday. I was so glad that it was Thursday, and not Wednesday or Friday… which are Ember Days. Instead, it was the … Read More →
Back in the day, when I was living stably in Italy, I would often be invited to large gatherings of families and friends, sometimes in the countryside on the old family farm or vineyard. Inevitably there would be a division, … Read More →
A little while ago, a reader in Blighty sent me some Patum Piperium, having described his use of it as a fine smear over well-toasted bread. “Patum Piperium!”, I piped up. “That’s interesting!” He sent me some. It is very … Read More →
I found at the blog of the British Library a fascinating story about a recipe for cherries in the Medieval period in England. There is a recipe for chyryse in a manuscript of Forme of Cury, a recipe book of Richard … Read More →
A project. Recently, at Corpus Christi, I recalled the story of the Eucharistic miracle at Bolsena during which a Host bled on a corporal, which spurred the institution of the feast. I got to thinking about corporals. A little light … Read More →