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Tag: Holidays
One-Word Wednesday 3/19/25
“Zeppole”
This morning, Robert and I headed over to our favorite Savannah bakery, Sweet Patricia’s, for a quick breakfast.
Walking up to the glass display case, filled with all sorts of Italian pastries, as well as savory delights …
… my eyes immediately went to these …
The beautifully delightful co-owner explained to us that they were Zeppoles, a traditional Italian treat served on March 19, Saint Joseph’s Day.
I had never heard of the treat or the day before.
“Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17th, is a day of celebration filled with parades, parties, and lots of fun, food and drink. Right on the heels of this Irish-inspired day of celebration is the Feast of Saint Joseph, which is celebrated on March 19th. Although this day may not be honored with parades, songs and green beer, it is celebrated with one of my all time favorite Italian pastries, Zeppole di San Giuseppe (Saint Joseph’s Cakes).” domskitchen.com
“Zeppole is an Italian cream filled pastry, similar to a cream puff. The cream fillings most often used are chocolate, vanilla, or ricotta. The pastries are usually topped with a candied cherry, and you must not forget the dusting of powdered sugar to finish it off!”
Beyond delicious!
And Now, A Truly Warm and Heartfelt Irish Blessing
A Warm and Heartfelt Irish Blessing
On St. Patrick’s Day, there’s nothing quite like a heartfelt and loving Irish Blessing …
Taizé One 3/12/25 “Light”
Tonight was the first of our church’s five Taizé services during the Lenten season leading up to Easter Sunday. (Asburymemorial.org)
I LOVE the quiet, almost somber, beauty of Taizé.
A little about the history of Taizé:
“The Taizé prayer service is from an interfaith community founded in Taizé, France in 1940. A Taizé service provides a meditative style of song and prayer known for its simplicity and focus on Christ. Today the Taizé community comprises those of Catholic and Protestant backgrounds from regions around the globe. At a Taizé service we pray as we sing, as we reflect on the Scripture reading, as we sit in silence, and as we offer our prayers to Christ.” jaxcathedral.org
TONIGHT’S INVITATION: “Come into this place of peace and let its silence heal your spirit; Come into this place of memory & let its history warm your soul; Come into this place of prophecy and power and let its vision change your heart.”
Tonight’s theme focused on light.
And the MUSIC/CHANT:
“Lord Jesus Christ, your light shines within us.
Let not my doubts, and my darkness speak to me.
Lord Jesus Christ, your light shines within us.
Let my heart always welcome your love.”
Whatever your belief, or lack of, may Peace be your Portion at this time of year.
Peaceful Christmas Eve To You All
I have shared this little virtual Christmas card on my blog before (I received it from a dear sweet friend several years ago), but it is just so very meditatively “Christmas Eve Simple Peaceful” that I thought I would post it again.
Bethlehem‘s in sight!
Boiling Joy
Tonight Robert and I started what we hope will become an annual holiday tradition: Having a Low Country Boil as a festive meal during the Christmas season.
What? You don’t know what I’m talking about?
“A low country boil is a beloved Southern dish with roots deeply embedded in the coastal regions of South Carolina and Georgia. This communal feast brings together a mix of seafood, sausage, potatoes, and corn, simmered together in a flavorful broth.” Alaskankingcrab.com
A Thousand “Yums”!
Happiest of Thanksgivings 2024!
A Few Things for which I Give Thanks:
1. My breath. In. Out. In. Out.
2. This trash I saw yesterday morning in our alley.
Couldn’t that be in an art gallery? The browns, grays, beige, white.
Or is my old age catching up with me?
3. Yummy lunch at Cracker Barrel with Robert’s daughter and son.
4. Grandson Gabriel starting AS A FRESHMAN on his high school VARSITY basketball team.
5. Always, ALWAYS, having enough food to eat. (Everybody doesn’t.)
6. Shoes.
7. Living so close to the ocean.
8. The privilege of voting (even when it doesn’t go our way).
9. The ability to WALK. What a blessing!
10. Indoor plants.
11. All of you fellow bloggers.
Tell me, what are you thankful for on this beautiful day?
Monday Moaning or Monday Marveling? 11/11/24 “Pie-ty”
Marveling this morn …
My first Thanksgiving/Christmas Holiday Sweet for 2024 …
Sweet Potato Pie
Robert made a Brown Sugar Nutty Topping, but I would only let him put it on half the pie.
Why?
I’m glad you asked.
My mother‘s favorite holiday pie was sweet potato. And she liked it plain without any fancy-smancy.
So that’s why 1/2 of the pie is PRETTY Plain.
NealEnJoy 