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Spicing Up Married Life
Just like in a good recipe, sometimes a few fresh ingredients can make a huge difference.
Father Leo Patalinghug is hoping that his new project will give married couples the tools they need to keep their marriages fresh and their stomachs full.
The 42-year-old self-described "cooking priest," author of "Grace Before Meals: Recipes and Inspiration for Family Meals and Family Life" and former professor at Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, released his second cookbook, entitled "Spicing Up Married Life," in September. The book continues his focus on strengthening families, this time through helping couples build stronger marriages.
Patalinghug (on Twitter @Cooking_Priest) said that through his own research and his experience as a priest, he found that stronger and happier families spring from a common source: happy marriages.
"I'm not saying a child can't be happy when raised by one parent or in a nontraditional home," he said, "but when Mom and Dad are loving toward each other, children are generally happier."
"Spicing Up Married Life," comprising 12 chapters, is designed to lead couples through a monthly discussion of their marriage. The book begins with "Love at First Sight" and ends with "'Til Death Do Us Part," with chapters focusing on the proposal, the wedding day, and even the in-laws in between.
The chapters are based on ritual marriage vows and each includes readings, discussion questions and prayers, as well as three recipes: a main course, a side and a dessert.
Father Leo Patalinghug is hoping that his new project will give married couples the tools they need to keep their marriages fresh and their stomachs full.
The 42-year-old self-described "cooking priest," author of "Grace Before Meals: Recipes and Inspiration for Family Meals and Family Life" and former professor at Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, released his second cookbook, entitled "Spicing Up Married Life," in September. The book continues his focus on strengthening families, this time through helping couples build stronger marriages.
Patalinghug (on Twitter @Cooking_Priest) said that through his own research and his experience as a priest, he found that stronger and happier families spring from a common source: happy marriages.
"I'm not saying a child can't be happy when raised by one parent or in a nontraditional home," he said, "but when Mom and Dad are loving toward each other, children are generally happier."
"Spicing Up Married Life," comprising 12 chapters, is designed to lead couples through a monthly discussion of their marriage. The book begins with "Love at First Sight" and ends with "'Til Death Do Us Part," with chapters focusing on the proposal, the wedding day, and even the in-laws in between.
The chapters are based on ritual marriage vows and each includes readings, discussion questions and prayers, as well as three recipes: a main course, a side and a dessert.
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First published September 1, 2012
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May 7, 2022
This book is a very nice way for married couples to focus on their marriage and life together at any stage. Divided into 12 chapters, each begins with a discussion of a particular aspect of marriage, with discussion questions & a prayer, followed by a dinner menu, the idea being to have a monthly "date-night" dinner to talk about the questions posed by the author (a Catholic priest, Fr. Leo Patalinghug).
The recipes (I did make almost all of them) are a mixed bag. Most are pretty simple to execute, but not very exciting or different, perhaps better suited to less experienced cooks. A few recipes were winners, but the major selling point of this book for me is Fr. Patalinghug's commentary etc. Might be a nice gift for someone's anniversary.
The recipes (I did make almost all of them) are a mixed bag. Most are pretty simple to execute, but not very exciting or different, perhaps better suited to less experienced cooks. A few recipes were winners, but the major selling point of this book for me is Fr. Patalinghug's commentary etc. Might be a nice gift for someone's anniversary.
February 7, 2021
We read this for our church's married couples group a few years ago. A Filipino priest who cooks! I think he's local. Seems like a joyous priest. Need to try the recipes.
June 13, 2014
I received this book as a gift and at first I was pretty skeptical. Oftentimes books about marriage end up being long and preachy and make me feel like a failure in one way or another.
This book was just the opposite. The chapters were concise and to the point. It offered practical pointers for couples at every stage if marriage & did a great job of making all if the chapters relevant to couples who are newlywed or have been married for years (hubs & I have been married 8 years)
Each chapter also provided good discussion questions (it inspired me to pull out our wedding album and show the kids). There was also a prayer and some awesome looking recipes at the end of each chapter. This book is definitely a keeper!
This book was just the opposite. The chapters were concise and to the point. It offered practical pointers for couples at every stage if marriage & did a great job of making all if the chapters relevant to couples who are newlywed or have been married for years (hubs & I have been married 8 years)
Each chapter also provided good discussion questions (it inspired me to pull out our wedding album and show the kids). There was also a prayer and some awesome looking recipes at the end of each chapter. This book is definitely a keeper!
June 2, 2019
I love food and I I love my husband..great combo of subjects and a great conversation starter for my hubby and I.
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