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The Little Flowers of Saint Francis
by Brother Ugolino and edited by Jon M. Sweeney
#UM1272
Paperback, 177 pages; 2016 (2011) $
10.99
What makes these stories relevant today is the power with which
they grab hold of the reader, sometimes by the fantastic claims they
make for the life of St. Francis and his first followers, to change one’s
life before God.
—from the introduction
For nearly seven centuries, Christians have looked to the writings
of St. Francis of Assisi for guidance in their faith journeys. Among
the most popular and enduring of that holy man’s work is
The
Little Flowers of Saint Francis
, a fourteenth-century collection
of tales about the early days and followers of the Franciscan
movement. This contemporary edition of the iconic volume is
composed of fifty-three brief chapters, presented in straightforward, “earthly” language: Some are
mini-hagiographies of Francis’s brethren, others parable-like accounts of conversions, struggles
with temptation, and lessons in humility. Whether you absorb this slender volume in a single
sitting or read a story a day as part of your personal devotional, you’ll be moved by its
“human
portrait of the most lovable and intriguing of all the saints.”
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One-Pot Pasta
by Sabrina Fauda-Rôle with photography by Akiko Ida
#UM1472
Hardcover, 70 pages; 2016
$11.99
I’m always on the lookout for time-saving shortcuts in the
kitchen, so this little cookbook—with mouthwatering photos
of colorful pasta dishes and the subtitle “From Pot to Plate in
Under 30 Minutes”—caught my eye. Soon enough my family
was happily munching on a beautiful, fresh tomato and basil
linguine, which, as promised, I’d thrown together in less than
half an hour. The best part was there was only one pot to wash
after the cooking was done! Next I employed some leftovers to
make a creamy chicken and mushroom farfalle (delicious) and
we’ll soon be trying carrots, curry, and sesame on whole-wheat spaghetti. The concept is simple:
All the ingredients go in the pot, and everything simmers in a small amount of water while the
pasta cooks. The noodles absorb a lot of the flavor and the starches released by the pasta make the
sauce richer. It’s a win-win! Armed with these thirty different recipes for meat-, fish-, veggie-, and
cheese-based dishes, even the most harried cook will impress and delight diners, be they family
members or dinner-party guests!
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Members’ Price $10.19
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The New Slow Cooker Cookbook
#UL6412
Paperback, 256 pages; 2016
$19.99
In my kitchen, it’s always the right season
to break out the slow cooker! How else
(besides ordering takeout) can you enjoy
tender, flavorful meals at home with so
little effort? The more than 200 easy—and
healthy!—recipes in this collection combine
easily sourced ingredients with minimal
prep work to create such culinary crowd-pleasers as French Toast
Casserole, Greek-Style Orzo and Spinach Soup, Baba Ganoush,
Slimmed-Down Macaroni and Cheese, Gingered Sweet Potatoes,
Thai Peanut Chicken, Beef and Guinness Stew, White Bean
Cassoulet…even Chocolate Crème Brûlée! Plus, each recipe
includes a handy nutritional table for those working hard to make good dietary choices.
The New
Slow Cooker Cookbook
is a kitchen staple for recent grads, newlyweds, or anyone else who loves
to eat but doesn’t have a lot of time or expertise to spend in the kitchen.
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Members’ Price $16.99
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