22 DEC, 2016

On a silent, holy night long ago, on a midnight clear in the little town of Bethlehem, joy came to the world. Angels sang sweetly and...

21 DEC, 2016

In this season of miracles and hope, it seems as though anything is possible. We asked friars, "If you had one wish this Christmas, what would...

Fr. Pat McCloskey tests his Fruit Cake Cookies

'Beard on Bread' by James Beard is Br. Chris' favorite cookbook

28 NOV, 2016

Second of seven parts

Tips and techniques

We asked Br. Chris Cahill to share some...

Sweet N Savory Sour Cream Muffins

Br. Chris Cahill kneading bread dough

28 NOV, 2016

Fourth of seven parts

Bread, fresh from the oven

Br. Chris Cahill recommends this as a good all-occasion dinner bread....

28 NOV, 2016

Fifth of seven parts

When guests drop by

Think fast: Company’s coming! When you need something sweet and you need it fast, these two staples fill...

Br. Chris' Date & Nut Bread recipe card

28 NOV, 2016

Sixth of seven parts

Give the gift of bread

People just like to get homemade things, says Br....

28 NOV, 2016

Last of seven parts

Impress your guests

"It’s an impressive-looking bread," Br. Chris Cahill says of Orange Cinnamon Raisin Braid Bread. "That’s why you do it during the...

Br. Chris Cahill, OFM

23 NOV, 2016

His hobby fulfilled a knead

First of Seven parts

BY TONI CASHNELLI

Br. Chris Cahill had a powerful motive for learning to make bread.

"I...