Both of my children were baptized in a century-old gown, previously worn by their father, aunt, cousins, second cousins, first cousins one-removed, grandfather, great-grandmother, and so on. It is such a lovely tradition, one that has connected generations of family through their children’s first sacraments. My daughter is preparing for another sacrament this spring: her … More Making A Brand-New Heirloom
Here, at my home in Midwestern America, the first fruits of the season are gooseberries. I have a large bush in the yard that I planted several years ago, without entirely knowing what I would do with the berries. There was a fond childhood memory associated with them, and the expectation of fruit harvest from … More First fruits, Garden and Spirit
Five weeks into it, I have to admit that I’m not thinking much about the Easter season anymore. Birthdays and Mother’s Day celebrations have taken precedence, as well as school activities, which seem to increase as the end of the year approaches. Much of my attention is now given to my garden, too. (Like most … More Breakfast with Babka Wielkanocna
“Potaje de garbanzos y espinacas,” from Claudia Roden’s The food of Spain, is “the Castilian version of a thick soup that is eaten in many parts of Spain during Lent, when it is known as garbanzos de vigilia (meaning ‘chickpeas of abstinence’).” With bread and a salad (not pictured), it is a simple yet special meal. … More Greens, eggs, and the first signs of spring.
In Due Season 