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Feasts of Life: Recipes from Nana's Wooden Spoon
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781878718761
Publisher: Resurrection Pr Ltd
Published: Jan 1 2002
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.40 Width: 7.52 Depth: 8.56
Language: English
Feasts of Life: Recipes from Nana's Wooden Spoon
Feasts of Life: Recipes from Nana's Wooden Spoo by Jim Vlaun, published by Resurrection Press, is a heartfelt Catholic-oriented cookbook that blends family recipes with spiritual and relational themes.
The book is a collection of cherished recipes contributed by members of Father Jim Vlaun's extended family (he is a priest, and the Nana refers to his grandmother or a family matriarch figure, whose wooden spoon symbolizes handed-down cooking wisdom and love). Each dish comes with its own personal story or anecdote, making the book as much about family heritage, memories, and faith as it is about cooking.
Key aspects include:
- Recipes -- Traditional, home-style dishes (likely Italian-American or similar influences common in such family collections, focusing on comfort foods, meals for gatherings, and simple yet flavorful preparations).
- Narrative element -- The uniqueness lies in the stories behind each recipe, highlighting how food brings people together, fosters community, and reflects God's abundance and love.
- Deeper purpose -- It's presented not primarily as a guide for gourmet cooking, but as a resource for those who want to dance with God and loved ones around the table of plenty. It emphasizes the sacredness of shared meals, hospitality, family bonds, and spiritual nourishment through everyday feasting.
- 144 pages
The book celebrates life's feasts -- both literal (food) and metaphorical (joy, connection, faith) -- using Nana's wooden spoon as a symbol of generational love passed down through cooking. It's often sold through Catholic publishers and bookstores, appealing to readers interested in faith-based family cooking rather than strict culinary technique
Chapter Titles:
- Grace Before a Meal
- The Big Feasts of Christmas and Easter
- Sunday Dinners
- Saturday Night With Friends
- Pasta and Quiches
- Tuscan Summer Meals and Outdoor Specialties
- Soups and Side Dishes
- Dolce
- Cooking Measurement Equivalents
A collection of recipes from members of Father Jim's extended family that is as unique as the story each dish has to tell. Discover how this is not so much a book for those who want to be good cooks as it is a resource for those who want to dance with God and loved ones around the table of plenty. Most of the recipes are simple and don't require exotic ingredients. You will find many favorites that you will cook again and again. A great gift at any time!
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