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by Leo Patalinghug (Author), Michael P. Foley (Author)
Michael Foley's fans have been devoutly drinking with the saints for years. Now it's time for dinner! The inimitable theologian and mixologist teams up with the priest and TV chef Leo Patalinghug in a culinary romp through the liturgical year.
Want to get closer to the saints while upping your dinner game? Now every meal can be a family feast-with the Saints! Dining with the Saints brings the Catholic liturgical year to life, pairing over two hundred saints' stories with an irresistible smorgasbord of international recipes. Craving a breakfast treat? Join St. Benedict and learn to craft Eggs Benedict with Basil Hollandaise in March. Searching for a spicey dinner feast? Uncover the life of St. Catherine of Siena and serve up a delicious Pici Pasta with Pumpkin and Spicy Sausage during the month of April. Tempted by sweets? Honor St. Maria Goretti with Goretti Tiramisu. Featuring dozens of new and exciting recipes, Dining with the Saints provides an unforgettable feast that sinners and saints will enjoy!Author Biography
Fr. Leo Patalinghug is a Catholic Priest, award-winning chef, internationally-acclaimed speaker, host for the weekly Faith, Food and Travel Show "Savoring our Faith" on EWTN and other podcasts and radio shows, and author of several books and articles about the "Theology of Food" and the power of a meal served with love. His unique background as a two-time third degree black belt martial arts instructor, former award winning breakdancer, and winner of the Food Network's ThrowDown with Bobby Flay, has given Fr. Patalinghug a unique experience and ability to communicate powerful truths and spiritual insight in an engaging, deeply educational and entertaining way. He's also the founder of the non-profit group, TheTableFoundation, which serves the people in the hospitality industry and disadvantaged communities, such as veterans and the formerly incarcerated. His latest venture, as the founder and owner of the Plating Grace And Grub Food Truck, serves award winning food while hiring and training formerly incarcerated people while giving back to the community and feeding the homeless and hungry.
Dr. Michael P. Foley is a Professor of Patristics in the Great Texts Program at Baylor University, a Catholic theologian, a mixologist, and the author or editor of over a dozen books and around 500 articles on topics including sacred liturgy, St. Augustine of Hippo, and contemporary film and culture.
