St Scholastica’s Pasta e Ceci
In the 5th century, the twins St Benedict and St Scholastic were born in Nursia (now Norcia) in the central Italian...
Cooking with the Saints
Happy Birthday Jesus: Italian cake
Birthdays are a celebration of one’s life. The birth of Jesus is one of the most important dates and celebrations...
Caprese Advent Wreath
Every month Grazia Barletta prepares a recipe in her Cape Town kitchen exclusively for The Southern Cross, and shares it with...
Eat and Be Formed
Dear Reader, The Book of Ecclesiastes advises: “Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
