It’s giveaway time and I am excited!
Earlier this week, I shared the highlights from Fr. Leo’s visit to the Diocese of Austin. He was an incredible speaker and an equally fantastic cook. I was able to try his infamous Fusion Fajitas that bested Bobby Flay in “Throwdown” on the Food Network. Yeah, the fajitas are really that good.
Fr. Leo, the founder of the apostolate Grace Before Meals, recently published his newest cookbook, “Spicing Up Married Life,” but it does more than just feed your body. It feeds your soul. Fr. Leo’s smart like that.
In the book he showcases twelve dinners, from appetizer to dessert, along with reflections and questions for discussion related to married life. It is brilliant. When visiting with him this weekend, Scott and I shared we often do “at home” dates. We put the kids to bed early and then have a late dinner, just us. You know what Fr. Leo’s response was?
“That’s nice, but I have a better idea.”
HA. Love it. He suggests that couples have “month-aversaries” and send the kids to friends or family while they enjoy a date. Not only are you feeding your marriage, but friends, family and your children KNOW that you’re making your marriage a priority. He encourages families to build community to support their marriage. I know, I told you it was brilliant. So common sense that we’ve forgotten to do it.
Get to the giveaway already, Kathryn. Alrighty. Just enter below, using the Rafflecopter widget, to win this:
Spicing Up Married Life (oh, it’s signed baby!)
Potholder and Hand Towel
Measuring Cups and Spoons
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This is fabulous! My husband and I do the same- dates after the kids are asleep. This would be great!
My husband and I got to see Fr. Leo speak last Saturday night and he was incredible!
This is awesome, Kathryn! This book is definitely going on my “wishlist”!
My favorite meal to cook…..Taco night! And spagetti dinner or meatloaf and mashed potatoes with corn is are close seconds!
I don’t really enjoy cooking meals, sigh. I do it because my family needs to eat! My favorite meal to cook is…pizza night. I could really use some inspiration in putting our marriage first. It is the one thing that always seems to go to the wayside, even though we know better.
My favorite meal – any meal where my kids ask for seconds or thirds. Or where they try something they previously turned their noses up at and enjoyed it after all.
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One of these days I’m going to win a giveaway……I hope!
Thanks for sharing new & great things with us Kathryn!
I love roasting a chicken and potatoes.
I remember the good ol’ days. Now, my son and daughter-in-law could use it (they have 7 children, ages 23 – 3)!
I’ve been looking at getting this book so would love to win!
Oh yes please! I’d love to win. Thanks for hosting this, Kathryn. It’s a lot of fun.
I love to make anything any the Dutch oven — especially stew! Yum!
AHHHH yes just we myself and antonia would need for our newlyweds selfs in just about 9 day! YAY!!!!
Haha, I just laughed cuz i saw my fiance post right before me, I like making Homemade Tortillas, I know its not a “meal”, but my grandmother used to make them all the time and she taught my dad who whas now taught me how to make them, and they remind me of my family! Although, they have to be portioned out when made, because geez can you just sit there and eat them forever!
My favorite meal to cook is anything easy and healthy for my family. After working all day, I just want to get it done! LOL
Thanks for the giveaway!! I’m beginning to love roasting whole chicken. I hate touching raw meat, but there’s not much touching when I roast the chicken in the dutch oven. So comforting, healthy, cheap, and great for leftovers!
I would love to win! I have heard so much about him it would be great to try out his recipes.
Fave meal to cook for the family is Gringo Enchiladas
My fav meal to cook is….DESSERT!
I love cooking anything w/ garlic
Favorite meal? White chicken chili
Homemade Pizza is probably my favorite meal to cook.
I love cooking, but all I’ve had time for lately is crockpot meals.
I love making baked goods for my husband. I just made sea salt brown butter choc chip cookie for him the other night!
I love to cook in general, but my favorite thing to make lately are breakfast type meals.
At the moment I/we need every help we can get. Eating together at one table would definitely be an improvement…
We are looking forward to enjoying the book as soon as we obtain one.
Sorry to have missed this event. My wife and love food and our kids are older and stay up later than we do so we will definitely have to have the date out. Also interested in the book.
I love to make homemade pizza! We do “Friday Night Movie Night” with the kids and make the pizza. It has turned into tradition. (I read on your blog that you do the same!) It really makes our Friday nights special.
I actually don’t like to cook. I love to bake!! But I love to make “snack dinner”. It’s traditional lunch items for dinner, like sandwiches, apples, yogurt, string cheese, and a cookie.
I love to cook stromboli!
I sooo want this book!
Oh, currently, I like to make soups using Fleur, my fancy new immersion blender! My husband likes my beer, cheese and bratwurst soup the best!
We just ordered Netfix so we could have movie dates at home. It would be fun to add a special dinner to the evening.
Please, an italian version!!!!!!!
Yum! I would love to win this!!
oops, didn’t read the question for the blog comment… My favorite thing to cook is probably Indian food–chicken curry and homemade naan.
We love pot roast, potatoes and carrots. The crock pot is a lifesaver for busy families.
My husband and I love french dip w/ roasted potatoes… my kids, not so much! They prefer the macaroni and cheese… would love to win this! My husband and I are just getting back in the swing of making time for ourselves for a date night… we just had our first one in over a year!
my favorite dinner to cook — this is hard but I would say I love steak and sweet potatoes! yummmmm! easy and fast!
Anything easy is my fave at the moment, but if I have baby-free time, I love to cook anything!
Such a great idea!
My favorite meal to cook is something in the crockpot!! Does that make me the laziest cooker ever. Perhaps.
In the summer id have to hands down say grilling!
Gasp. Love him! Truly… what an ENTERTAINING priest!
I love to cook roasted chicken over cabbage and onions. Easy and the whole family gobbles it up. Plus I use the bones for broth and leftover meat for another dish!
I’m pretty sure I already commented but rafflecopter seems to disagree…grilling!
My husband and I are going to see Father Leo on. Sunday in Troy, Michigan.
Sadly, I don’t cook a lot. My last meal? Chicken quesadillas. I need to step up my game.
My favorite meal to cook is chicken parm!
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