About Jeff Young

Jeff Young Everyone is entitled to at least one good idea, right? Well, Jeff Young had his in October 2008 when he was struck dumb by the Catholic Foodie concept. It was a Reese's moment for him. Two great "tastes" that "taste" great together. Food and faith! Jeff produces the Catholic Foodie internet radio show and blog at http://catholicfoodie.com. When he's not writing or behind the mic, you can find him cooking in the kitchen. Cooking is his therapy. And he needs a lot of therapy! He lives just outside of New Orleans with his strikingly beautiful bride and three extremely active children.

 

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What You Need to Know About Recipes

Have you ever followed a recipe from a friend perfectly, only to have your dish turn out drastically different (and worse!) than your friend’s? Have you had this experience with recipes from websites or cookbooks by famous chefs? If so, I have some good news for you.

Recipes aren’t always what they’re cracked up to be.

A recipe is simply a list of ingredients and a set of instructions. When we get... READ MORE


Appetizer For a No-Meat Friday

Hummus is the Yummus

I just couldn’t resist. I simply can’t spend the week with you here at Faith & Family Live and not share a recipe. So here it is! Hummus!

Since Friday is traditionally a meatless day for Catholics around the world, this might be the perfect thing to prepare as an appetizer for dinner tonight.

I have to confess, though. This is not my recipe. This comes from my stunningly beautiful wife, Char. Her... READ MORE


The Best Kept Secret of the Kitchen

Cooking as a Charism

If you’re like me, family life in your home is usually hectic, especially at meal time. Or when preparing for meal time.

Goodness! There are days when we wonder how we are going to eat. There’s no one home to cook. And there’s no way we’re stopping for fast food (that’s anathema at our house). Those times make for late nights and rushed eating, sometimes even forgetting to bless our food before we... READ MORE


Exaltation of the Cross With a Side of Soup

A Catholic Foodie Special: The Faith & Family Live Edition

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Today I bring to the table a special episode of the Catholic Foodie... just for you here at Faith & Family Live.

So, what’s on the menu?

Well, good stuff, of course!

On this day when we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, I have prepared a thoughtful appetizer for you. It’s based on this question: Why in the world would anyone want to exalt a cross?

For those of you unfamiliar with... READ MORE


What Does Food Have to Do with Faith?

What does food have to do with faith?

I mean, faith involves prayer, church, the bible, the sacraments. What does any of that have to do with food?

At first glance, it might seem that the two are unrelated. But let’s take a closer look by searching for food in the bible.

Did you know that the bible is filled with food? Really, it is. From cover to cover.

  • In Genesis we see God giving Adam and Eve... READ MORE


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