The Fine Art of Oysters

Maybe the title ought to say something about eating oysters. Apart from the pearls they can produce, but rarely do, there’s nothing fine or artful about oysters. They grow in what look like accretions on the sides of whatever they can attach themselves to, and their outer shells present nothing that might inspire a painter. … READ MORE…

Eating Local

Cassie Lewis offered the first in a series of Green Living Workshops from Simpler Living. Expressing the sacramental gift of food and eating as our central gathering point, Cassie conveyed how we can “do justice” with our food choices; participating in tasteful activism with small changes in a grand ethical movement. Kris and I are … READ MORE…

Soup’s on! New recipe page.

After Maundy Thursday, there was a simple yet sumptuous meal of home-made soup in the Great Hall. The wide variety was impressive, and very tasty! People at the tables were comparing favorites and asking for recipes and it was suggested that we collect and share those recipes. Thus is born the blog Soup Recipe Page! … READ MORE…