Today's Fat Tuesday... It's Mardi Gras, y'all!

On this episode we talk about the parades from the past week and two special Catholic media events taking place today. We also delve into the Catholic roots of Mardi Gras. And I make gumbo!

Laissez les bon temps roulez!

You can find my iibloom.com article on Mardi Gras by clicking here.

On the menu today... the WHO DAT! controversy, the SQPN Mardi Gras Mambo Marathon, LOTS of feedback, king cakes, and even more yummy stuff. Join us at the Catholic Foodie where food meets faith!

Here are the links I promised you:

The WHO DAT dog

Fleurty Girl

WHO DAT say dey gonna beat dem Saints?

On the menu today... Chris Faddis and I talk about his new ministry outreach, Fast for Haiti. We have a bit of technology and social media talk too. And LOTS of feedback on this episode. It is GREAT to hear from YOU! What else is on the menu? Sushi, beignets, a 10 year old ministry dynamo (by the name of Anya Daneluk), a revival (of the home cook), and much, much more!

The Catholic Foodie... Where food meets faith!

On the menu today... a mega seafood blowout with Big D, a long-overdue date night with my honey, our Lebanese New Year's celebration (complete with grape leaves and hummus!), and the Epiphany (with a heads-up towards Mardi Gras!). We also have our first "Weekly Blog Post Recap," and we announce the winner of our contest for the book set of Time Management: A Catholic Approach.

Oh, and did I mention that Char co-hosts this show with me?

Join us here at the Catholic Foodie, where food meets faith!

In this episode we mention the following blog posts:

On the menu today: a special Catholic Roundup Advent Calendar episode.

I got skillz. Lots of skillz. Like prayin' skillz, teachin' skillz, motorcycle-ridin' skillz, Spanish-speakin' skillz, web development skillz, spellin' skillz... Lots of skillz! But time management skillz ain't one of 'em!

I need help!

And, thanks be to God, I get some help on this episode.

We are in the Year of the Priest. And I want to share some great news with you about one priest in particular... and his new Family.

Just this past week Fr. Michael Harrington, a diocesan priest of the Archdiocese of Boston, professed the vows of Poverty, Chastity, Obedience, and Fidelity to the Pope according to the statutes of the Institute of Jesus the Priest, a branch of the Pauline Family founded by Blessed James Alberione.

On the menu this week... We have some voice feedback that leads us into another discussion of the Holy Family Institute, particularly the Vow of Poverty. I also share with you the experience of renewing our vows Saturday (on our 11th wedding anniversary). And guess what! Char joins us on the show to discuss this topic! Woo hoo!

Soul Food! We are celebrating the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls. This is a time to remember that this earthly life is not the end. There is more waiting for us. This is the time to remember the Last Things (death, heaven, hell, and purgatory). This is a time to remember how important it is to pray for the dead.

A question from Nick Padley of In Between Sundays podcasts leads us into a discussion about how to eat healthily despite our busy lives. I also share some feedback and make a few announcements (including a new contest!).

Here are a few of the links I mentioned on the show, and a few resources for preparing healthy meals on the go:

How to Eat Healthy on the Go

Eating Healthy "On the Go"

Catholic Foodie #41... Invite. Inspire. Bloom! On today's show we welcome Mark and Katy Walker, founders of the new online Catholic website iibloom.com.

We also have a ton of feedback! I also share with you the contents of a package I received from Bro Jerry this past week.