St Jude’s Lentil Soup
Saint Jude Thaddeus is known as the patron saint of hopeless causes, and as one of the twelve Apostles. A cousin of Jesus, he courageously preached the...
Cooking with the Saints
Cooking with the Prophets: Ezekiel’s Lamb Stew & Bread
The prophet Ezekiel lived from around 622 to 570 BC. He is regarded as a prophet in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Indeed, Christian art often featured him;...
Padre Pio’s Pasta con Pollo
Every month Grazia Barletta prepares a recipe inspired by the saints in her Cape Town kitchen, and shares it with our readers in text and photos taken exclusively...
Bake Blueberry Muffins for Our Lady
Every month Grazia Barletta prepares a recipe inspired by the saints in her Cape Town kitchen, and shares it with our readers in text and photos taken exclusively...
Bake for St Patrick’s Day!
Every month Grazia Barletta prepares a recipe inspired by saints in her Cape Town kitchen, and shares it with our readers in text and photos taken exclusively for...
Cook with the Saints: Papal Polenta
Every month Grazia Barletta prepares a recipe from Catholic tradition in her Cape Town kitchen, and shares it with our readers in text and photos taken exclusively for...
Grazia Barletta: The Saints’ Cook Outside her Kitchen
Since it debuted in the January Issue of The Southern Cross, Grazia Barletta’s “Cooking with Saints” column has become a favourite feature among readers. And it works...
Cooking with the Saints: Clementine Margaritas
Pope Clement I, also known as St Clement of Rome, is listed by Irenaeus and Tertullian as the fourth bishop of Rome. Having accepted the Christian faith...
Advent Pomegranate and Cream Cheese Log
The word Advent was adopted from Latin adventus, which means “coming arrival” – the season that anticipates the “Coming of Christ”. Advent candles symbolise hope, love, joy...
St Francis de Sales’ Honey Breakfast Bars
Saint Francis de Sales was born on August 21, 1567, in the family castle of Sales, France, the first-born child of Francis and Frances de Boisy. There...
