Wheat, Wine, And Oil

Martha explains why we should seek God's blessing on our spiritual meals in addition to our earthly ones. She also explains how her podcast got its name.

Martha compares the scars on her hands that she acquired during culinary school to the spiritual scars that she has acquired during Lent.

Martha discusses the importance of fasting within the context of a community.

Being grouchy and irritable from hunger is not the only food-related sin to avoid during Great Lent.

Can a culinary term apply to our kitchen as well as to our spiritual preparation for Lent? Today, Martha shares the answer.

Do you miss breakfast on Sunday? Today, Martha takes a look at the gift of a relaxing breakfast on Saturday and preparing for the Holy Eucharist.

Today looking forward to St Bridget’s feastday, Martha relives some of her culinary training and how it and a well-stocked pantry can help.

Martha prepares for the new year, with help from Flannery O’Connor and a quote from Auguste Escoffier.

Puzzled about what to give the foodies on your list? Join Martha for some gift ideas that can meet every skill level and interest and possibly keep you out of the mall!

Today Martha shares her reflections on seasonal citrus, St Nicholas and the classic dish Salmon Coulibiac.

The Nativity fast begins soon and the "season" gets started. Martha has some helpful insight for all of us as we prepare our hearts and our homes for the coming of Christ.

Our kitchens serve many functions; there we prepare celebrations and we heal wounds. We nourish ourselves and others. Today Martha shares some observations about her own kitchen.

If you’re tempted to reach for a spoon and your favorite ice cream instead of your latest 401K statement, you’re not alone. This week Martha takes a look at comfort food and the built-in safety measures the church gives us.

Today Martha discusses some of her favorite fall things and one of her very favorite saints. The recipe she mentions for Cinnamon Apple Cake can be found HERE. The other web site she mentioned was epicurious.com.

Today Martha describes a little red book from her collection. No, no, not that one… this one has recipes for a Dog’s Nose and a Tuxedo and serves as a metaphor for the good things the Church has to offer.

College campuses offer students a lot of choices -- but do they have to do it with a corporate logo? Today Martha shares a recipe for guacamole, the story of a patron saint for cooks and more of her views on college dining.

This week Martha shares her observations from a recent college trip with her daughter. She notes colleges are offering a lot more these days than the standard cafeteria fare.

Join Martha this week for more thoughts on hospitality, prayer and summer peaches!

Today Martha continues the topic of hospitality with a look at its components and lives of the saints.

Martha begins a series addressing the topic of hospitality. Join her today for a look at feeding teenagers and the blessing we can find being hospitable to others.