The beautiful thing about Advent (which is coming shortly!) is that it's a new beginning — the perfect time to act on the little promptings you've been feeling on living your time in God's time.
In our book, The Little Oratory: A Beginner's Guide to Praying in the Home, you'll find lots of good reasons and practical help in this journey — whether you are just starting out or have been celebrating the Liturgical Year all along.
And here is another book, in a more rollicking vein, that goes right along with ours:
Since now (even before Advent begins) it's also a good time to get a few gifts tucked away, we are giving away five — FIVE — copies of Drinking with the Saints by Michael P. Foley, signed by the author!
This book will make a wonderful gift for that special someone who enjoys mixing fun libations on festive occasions — or who perhaps needs a little help to become such a person!
The best parties (and even small gatherings) have some sort of celebration at the heart of them, however modest. (This article by Jeffrey Tucker made a big impression on me long ago, but I think it's still relevant and isn't limited to Catholics.)
It's just that living the fullness of the Liturgical Year brings out the celebratory side of things! And Drinking with the Saints really helps by combining information about the saint (or feast day) in question with appropriate drinks (some familiar, some invented by Foley and/or his friends) to hoist in his/her/its honor.
The production of Drinking with the Saints was beyond my expectations. It's big. It covers every day and season, often with more than one saint/drink suggestion per entry. Well made to last through many rounds, this hardcover book has a good index and is easy to thumb through. The writing hits just the right notes on the scale of jovial, light-hearted, and solemn, because Michael Foley understands festivity. He also understands the role of drink (just enough, not too much) and the ceremony that surrounds (and civilizes) it.
Friends invited us over for dinner last month and offered us a “Maple Leaf” cocktail to celebrate the Canadian martyrs, whose feast it was. Let me tell you, that drink hit the spot. Mixed exactly as directed in the book, it was delicious.
I love that Foley included a section on “How to Toast.” Dads, start now because your toasting abilities need to be sharpened, the better to shine on that marvelous day when you raise a glass at your daughter's wedding! (Even if you only have sons, you will be called upon to set the tone at the rehearsal dinner. Best be learning!)
“Drinking isn't about drinking; it's about conviviality. And part of the art of conviviality is the toast, no matter how simple. Toasting is about as old as drinking itself and just as important, although it is in a lamentable decline these days. And it has deeply religious roots… Catholics should be natural toasters, for ritual is in our blood… formality does not replace spontaneity or joy but completes it, channels it, enriches it.”
Thus, I consider Drinking with the Saints to be a good and jolly companion to The Little Oratory. As we keep saying and demonstrating, it's not enough to know that you should be celebrating the Liturgical Year. We all need a little help on how to do so. And that's why you will love Drinking with the Saints.
Other books you find helpful for living the Liturgical Year:
The Little Oratory: A Beginner's Guide to Praying in the Home
The Year & Our Children: Catholic Family Celebrations for Every Season
Take Joy, by Tasha Tudor. Although it's out of print, this book is lovely. Keep your eye out at book sales for one!
And of course, Drinking with the Saints: The Sinner's Guide to a Holy Happy Hour
Enter your comment below to enter the giveaway for Drinking with the Saints. Five lucky winners will each receive a signed copy of Drinking with the Saints! We will close the giveaway on Saturday. Congratulations to our lucky readers! You will love this book.
Liz L says
Sounds intriguing. I’m in the U.k so probably can’t enter. But worth a try.
Liz
Xx
Claudia says
Thank you for offering give always! This would be a great prize to win!
I love the variety of topics you offer!
Emily M says
Oh, I’ve had my eye on this book for a while! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Jocelyn Langdon says
Yes please!!!
kelly says
I have four adult sons and this would be a great gift to bring some thoughtfulness into the times when they are able to get together!
Elise says
This sounds like so much fun! I know of several family members who would enjoy this!
Laura Catherine Hanby Hudgens says
What a fun giveaway! Cheers!
Natalie says
I, too, have had my eye on this book for a while, just couldn’t justify purchasing it. Thanks for the chance to win!
Cathey says
Would love to give this away as a gift, or maybe keep and give that gift to my husband by whipping up a cocktail or two to celebrate a feast day!
Thanks,
Cathey
Jennifer says
Would love to get a copy of this book! Thanks for bringing it to our attention 🙂
Katie N says
It looks like a fabulous book to add to my collection!
Corry says
I would really like to give one of these books to my husband! Thanks for the review.
Sarah K says
This looks like my kind of book! It would definitely be a hit in our family- thanks for reviewing it!
Maria says
This book sounds fabulous! I would love a copy. 🙂
Mary @ Better Than Eden says
I would LOVE to win this! Thank you!
Lina says
I’d love to win a copy of this book! My husband and I have been talking about trying to celebrate various feast days – this would be one way to start.
liz says
Wonderful books! Wonderful blog. Thank you!
Maria says
Love your blog! The book looks great. Thanks for a chance to enter!
Mindy says
I’d love to win a signed copy!
Jessica F says
I have been wondering about this book! I think my husband would really enjoy it!
Kate says
Thanks for the chance to win this book!
Lisa says
Oh, how fun it would be to win this!
Chere Mama says
I can think of lot of people who would love that book for Christmas. It sounds very interesting!! Thanks for the chance to win.
Dianna says
This looks great! I’d love a copy.
Justina says
Young mom of 3 with the oldest just turning 5…have some charity and toss me a book! lol!
CHEERS!
Rebekah says
My husband would love this book! I think it’s a great idea to combine the lives of the saints with some simple ways to celebrate. I’m itching to see if my library has a copy of the book so I can look at it.
Maxine says
This looks like such a fun book. I know so many people for whom this would make a great gift! I think its a really great idea.
Also- I am finally reading The Little Oratory! I found it at my library recently. I had no idea they carried it! I’ll admit I squealed. In a library. 😉
Kelsey says
My husband can be hard to buy for, this would be great!
Blair says
I’d love to win a copy of this!
Cassandra Brungardt says
I would love to win this for my oldest son!
Dcn Bob Connor says
I am more than just a little curious to read this book, after that introduction and explanation. Oh, and I brew beer! One of those things (if not both) should qualify me. Thank you, regardless of whether I receive a book or not. Good to know such books are still being written (considering the other fair amount of rubbish out there that qualifies to be published)!
Mary Ellen Barrett says
This book is right up my alley!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Sue says
Would love to win this!!
Sue says
This is the first time I’ve heard of this book. It looks like a gem! With two of my children’s weddings coming in June, I think it would come in handy. I’m thinking it may be a wonderful shower gift, too!
Sarah says
Oh my goodness!! I just bought this book as a Christmas gift but am seriously thinking about buying it for our family. We host an Annunciation party each year and have friends who have parties on other solemnities… This would be such a great addition to our feast day circuit!
Mary Ann Van Atta says
I would so love a copy of this book to enrich our large family get-togethers!
Angelique says
Dh would love this, please enter me, thanks!
Kate says
What a great complement to liturgical living and celebrating the saints’ feast days. Thanks for the giveaway!
Christine P. says
Drinking and saints — what an excellent combination!
Kiera says
Lovely! thank you!
Mary Emily says
What a great topic! Would love to win this book! Thanks for offering!
Kimberly Wasson says
Thank you so much for the opportunity! I love The Little Oratory…would love to win this one!
Miranda says
this sounds amazing! thank you for offering giveaways! you all are so generous and informative. So glad I found your blog when I was a new mommy. <3
Jena says
I’d love to have this book, and a great excuse to gather others together!
ali says
This book would be a perfect gift. Thank yiu
Teresa says
I’d love to win!
Janette says
I’ve been wanting a copy of this book 🙂 Thanks!
Emily says
I’ve been eyeing this book!
Ruth Martin says
I recently bought a house, and have been wanting to entertain more now that I have the space for it. Getting this book would totally be helpful with that goal!
Sue K says
This looks like the perfect book for my family Christmas gathering!
Evelyn says
This is so fun! I’m hosting Christmas Eve, would be a great time to start!
Evelyn says
Just want to add that the link to “Why Catholics Give the Best Parties” is really enlightening! It makes me want to throw a St. Blaise party to lighten the dark days of February up:)
Tabitha says
I would love a copy of this book! Mixed drinks elude me, but I’d love to learn with the added bonus of faith enrichment!
patricia says
How fun!
Sonya says
What fun! Sounds like a great addition to the kitchen library! Cheers!
Rachel says
How fun!!! This would be great for my sister and brother in law!!!
Kara says
What a fun book! This would be perfect for our couples group. Can I get all five copies? 😉
Margaret says
I would love to win one of these books for my husband.
Thank you for organizing this giveaway and for all the wonderful information you share on your blog.
Jenny says
I already have multiple copies sitting in my Amazon cart, to be given as Christmas gifts. A signed edition for my husband would be lovely.
Shawna says
Proof positive that Catholics are fun!
Marie says
This would be a great book to win. I could think of a few people to gift it to!
Meaghan says
Ha! Quite amusing to see one of my husband’s and my professors from Baptist Baylor writing a book about drinks.
Greg says
I’ll throw my hat into the mix! I really enjoyed getting to learn from Dr. Foley at Baylor.
Jennifer says
Finally, a trusted review of this book! Thanks so much for mentioning it – I have been eyeing this book as a gift for my husband for a while…and selfishly for myself. Thanks!
Julie says
Oooh goody! a giveaway!
Kaitlin @ More Like Mary says
Oh I have just the friend who needs this book! He know more about saints than just about anybody and loves a good drink. Thanks for the giveaway!
CMerie says
This looks like a fun book! I would love to win.
Joy says
I love this! My best friend and I would have a great time sharing this book. 🙂
Melissa says
Would love to give this as a gift
Hannah Hilgendorf says
Oh, I’d love to win this book for my husband!
Leah says
I would love to win this book. I have had my eye on it since I saw it in one of the several book catalogues I get in the mail.
Grace says
This would be the PERFECT gift for my husband. I would be so delighted to win a copy! Thanks for the chance!
Rosemary says
We bought this for my dad for father’s day … I certainly wouldn’t mind a copy on our shelf! 🙂
Karen Hettrick says
What a lovely Christmas gift this would make for my daughter and son-in-law!
Rain says
I’d love to win a copy! We’ve just started entertaining more and this would be so much fun to include in our plans.
Lynelle says
I know just who I would give it to, even though I would want to keep it for myself! Thanks for the chance to win!
Liz says
Wonderful book! What a fun way to celebrate the liturgical year! Thanks for the change to win!
amanda says
Thanks for this opportunity —would love to win books!
Cristina says
What a great book! Thanks for sharing and offering a giveaway!!
Cristina says
A great giveaway and looks like a great book. Looking forward to it! (Disregard previous comment)
Sharon says
Sounds like a great book. Thanks so much for the gift!
Erin says
I am definitely intrigued. What a fun book!
Sarah C. says
This sounds like a fabulous book to interest my dear husband in celebrating the liturgical year! His family is Catholic, but didn’t observe the liturgical year much, so he despises Lent (and Advent) because there wasn’t much celebration during Christmastide or Eastertide. My family has larger observances of the liturgical year, but I hope to up the game with my kids!
Lisa says
What a great gift idea! I’d love to get this book for my husband.
Kristen says
Yay! I’m working my way through your book and this would be a perfect companion.
Jeanne says
Thanks for the giveaway! I’ve already given this book to my dad and I know I could find someone else to give it to!
Abigail Burke says
Would love this book!
Judy Riordon says
I would love to win this for my newlywed son and daughter-in-law! Thank you for the opportunity.
Laurel says
We love living liturgically and this is another great way to do it! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Mary says
This book would be perfect for my husband!
Elizabeth says
What a lovely give away! I love the liturgical year!
Nancy says
Would love the chance to win this book!
Janet says
In one of Maria von Trapp’s books, she also talks about how real festivity is dependent upon a commonly observed liturgical year. Think: “We are dancing and eating up all our rich food because lent begins next week”; rather than “I fell like indulging today, so do it with me.” Sorry I can’t remember which book it was- Something for the library project perhaps. If all you know of her is from Sound of Music, you will be pleasantly surprised.
Also, another out of print book “I should have seen it coming when the rabbit died”, written by a Catholic mother raising a large family in an area with very few Catholics, keeping traditions alive. from 1979, but listed on Amazon
Kate says
What a great book! Now I know what to order for several family members as a Christmas gift!
~Kate
Maura says
I haven’t seen this book but love the idea of practicing toasting – takes the “isolation” right out of any drink if you have to toast with someone! Also, I LOVE the list of books at the end of your post for getting started on living the liturgical year – so, so helpful!! Thank you!
Katie says
I would love to win this! (Well, more accurately, my husband would love for me to win this 😉)
Anne in NC says
Oh we would enjoy this! Thanks for the fun giveaway!
Gemma says
I’ve never heard of this book before but it looks great! 🙂 My husband and my sisters would love this! Thanks for offering the giveaway. Is living in Australia a problem though for entering? That’s fine if it is, just worth an ask. 🙂 God bless you
Ruth Anne says
I keep hearing about this book! Maybe its time to acquire it 🙂
Maureen says
Great giveaway!
Nanci says
It looks like a wonderful book for any good Catholic 😊! I know just who is give this to if I win- our friends who helped us come into The Chirch would love this!!
Karen says
This will be a great Christmas present for my hubby! Definitely buying it if I don’t win it. 🙂
Heather says
Drinking isn’t about drinking – it’s about conviviality. That’s a great reminder! I would love to win this book to give to my husband for Christmas!!
Patty G says
This book would make a perfect Christmas present! Thanks for the great giveaway.
Emily says
What a great idea for a giveaway. Thanks for providing such a thorough review…always wonderful to hear what a ‘real, live person’ has to say about a book before buying it!
Abby says
Oh my goodness,I want this book! What a fun way to follow the liturgical year.
Calee says
What a great resource! I could see it being used regularly as part of our weekly community group.
Kathryn says
I rarely enter giveaways but I couldn’t resist this one!
Emily says
I love your giveaways:) I hadn’t heard about the book before, but it looks quite good.
NY Mom says
This book seems written for almost everyone in my family! Would love a copy… sounds wonderful!
Kristen says
What a lovely idea for a book!
Kim F. says
Looks like a wonderful book! Would love to win. Thanks for the opportunity.
Cristina says
I would love to win this for my husband 🙂
Betty says
I’ll drink to that! Thanks for a chance to win this book;)
Amanda says
I would love to give this book to my husband for Christmas!
Elizabeth says
I got a book for my brother called Drinking With Calvin and Luther (the rest of my family is Protestant). This one would be great to keep for me! 🙂
Kate says
Oh, this is a great giveaway! My husband would love that book almost as much as he loves a good cold beer!
Jocelyn moore says
I think my husband would enjoy this book!
Maureen says
My husband would love this! Great idea.
Susan says
The Year and Our Children was a great read….I definitely recommend it as well! The same author also has a book titled “The Saints and Our Children” which was given to me as a surprise read and I just loved it…maybe even more than the first book! I had just put Drinking with the Saints on my Christmas gifting list and am tickled you are having this giveaway 🙂 Many thanks for the chance!
mary says
Here’s to a chance to win this book! Thanks for hosting the giveaway.
Natalie says
I think this would be perfect for my brother!
Chris says
Sounds great! I’d love to win!
Doreen says
Oh this sounds like a great read! Thank you for offering it!
Abby says
What fun! Looks like a perfect Christmas present for my husband.
Ruthie says
We actually own this and highly recommend! I would love another copy for Christmas giving!
Amy says
My dad would LOVE this. Thanks for the option to win! And I’ll be sure to use your amazon link if I don’t win to buy. What a good Christmas gift indeed!
Kristi says
Oh, I just gave this to a friend for her birthday, and when I was thumbing through it before wrapping it, I seriously wanted one for our family, too!!! Would love to win! Thank you so much for holding the giveaway.
Elizabethanne says
Thanks for organizing this! I’d like to be entered too!
Tamara says
This sounds like such a great book! It reminds me of those rhubarb cocktails you made. Thanks for the giveaway!
Regina says
I’m intrigued! If I don’t win I might buy it as a Christmas gift!
Melissa says
This book looks like fun!
Mary Ann Bernard says
I’ve got this bookmarked at Amazon for my husband for Christmas. Would be great to win one.
Terri says
Yes, please. Thanks you!
Jennifer Gregory Miller says
This book is fabulous. I’m nodding my head at your description! I gave a copy to one brother, and another brother needs one.
I love Take Joy!, too! I remember when copies were rampant in the 90s, and I gave one to each of my sisters. There is the religious element missing, but the family life and traditions are rich.
Julie says
What a marvelous book! My husband and I would both delight in such an inspired and faithful source of libations! I treasure and regularly use the several cookbooks I have related to Catholic feasts, fasts, and saints, and would certainly do so with this one, as well.
Julie says
If I do win a copy, as much as I would enjoy the use of it, I would certainly give it to my husband for Christmas, in this lean year. 🙂
Sharon P says
I’ve never heard of this book. It sounds really good! It will be going on my wish list. Thanks for the giveaway!
Annie says
This book sounds like a wonderful gift! Thanks for the chance to win!
Melinda says
I already own this book, and would just add that it is every bit as good as it sounds. Well-written, theological thoughtful, and lots of fun simultaneously. It is worth buying even if you don’t win. Definitely a masculine version of Maria Von Trapp.
Will Bloomfield says
I gifted this to my brother and now I want a copy for myself. If I don’t win the giveaway, I hope to receive it for Christmas. And if not, I’ll certainly be buying it.
Kansas Mom says
Such a great book! I’d love a copy to share.
Lena says
This would be a lovely edition for any Catholic family striving to raise saints.
Cate says
I would love this!
Maria says
Oh, this looks like a good one!
Angela says
How delightful!
Molly says
I have never heard of this book. I now know what I must get my husband for his birthday…and my brother for Christmas…and my dad for Christmas…and more… Maybe I’ll win a copy and cut down on the number I need to buy!
Seth Borders says
My brother needs this.
Cheryl Janowiak says
I’ve been hearing about this book everywhere lately! I’m gonna have to read it EVEN IF I don’t win a copy!! Thanks for the chance!
Mary says
Sounds like a great book!
Carrie says
Ahhh love the idea of this book!!
Caitlin says
Looks like a wonderful book! Even though I’m Orthodox and some of the saints ads will be “off,” 😉 I think I might buy a copy for my husband even if I don’t win!
Caitlin says
“Saints days,” I mean!
Eva says
Great giveaway! Thanks!
Jo says
I would love a copy of this book! What a great way to celebrate the lives of the saints!
Ona says
What a fun giveaway! Thanks so much for the chance to win a copy! And here’s to LMLD….cheers!
Erin says
I can see my husband getting together with his buddies to work on their toasting skills with this book’s aid! I’ve never heard of it before- thank you for the review and giveaway!
Betsy says
Yes, please! This sounds like so much fun. I love The Little Oratory and give it away to each engaged couple that my husband and I help guide through marriage prep.
Anna says
I would love to win!
Lisa says
Sounds like exactly the sort of book we love at my house!
mandy says
This looks like a really interesting and fun book.
Anna says
Thanks for the giveaway. Would love to win this one!
Sally says
Hi. I would love to win this for my sister in law! Thanks for the chance and thank you for your wonderful blog!!
KC says
I have heard great things about this book! Would love to win a copy.
Peggy says
Hoping to win it to give as a Christmas gift. Thank you!
Chuck Bloomfield says
I’m not the fortunate brother that received this book for my birthday. If I don’t win, perhaps my wife will find this on my amazon wish list.
Carolyn says
I love this!
Sue says
I’d love to win! Thanks for offering this giveaway!
Carolyn says
I would love to win this book. A perfect stocking stuffer for my husband!
Amanda L. says
I would love to surprise my husband with a copy for Christmas. Thanks for the chance!
Katie says
Like many others, I would love to win this book for my husband. Thank you!
Rachel says
Yes please!
mary says
What a treasure! Thanks for the chance!!
Elizabeth says
I would love to win this giveaway!
Dyan says
I looked at this book when I read your earlier post and decided it would be a great addition to our library. Thanks for the chance to win!
Amy says
This book sounds like it might make an excellent companion to my well-thumbed copy of A Continual Feast! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.
FarmAndAway (terese) says
My husband thinks I should ask to be an affiliate of yours, since I am constantly telling people to come to your site. (In my last or second-to-last post, I herald LMLD as the place to go if you want some answers on how to build a family culture.) I just told a stranger at a sandwich shop to come here, as she was 22, had been married for two years, and was clearly touched when I gave him some affirmation for that. It’s hard to do this without somebody encouraging you!
Please enter me into the giveaway. I know several people for whom this would be a great gift. Thanks!
Catherine says
I am always open to learning more about what you promote in your book, so if this book does that, I would love to win it!
Marie-Claire Oman says
My brothers have just moved in together and this would make a lovely housewarming gift for “the guy house”. 🙂
eclare says
I just heard of this book the other day. Glad to know it is Auntie Leila approved! I would love to give my husband a copy for Christmas… he’s the resident bartender, but I do love a good cocktail myself (and will conveniently become un-pregnant within two weeks of the holiday). Thanks for the giveaway!
allie says
Wow! you have a lot of followers! Awesome. I would love this book to use the alcohol we have collected over the years!
Heidi says
C’mon, Random Number Generator…
Robina says
This book looks do great and is on my husband’s wish list. We do so much kid oriented liturgical year celebrating. It would be nice to have more focus on adult ways.
Anne says
Thanks for entering me in the drawing!! I’m sure my husband would love this for Christmas!
Fiona says
I can think of so many people who would love this book. Thank you for bringing it to my attention!
HollyB. says
Wonderful! There’s a running joke in the extended family about our liquor cabinet (and my fondness for grappa, but that’s another story…), so this would be an amazing book for us. Drinking liturgically, what a concept!
Sara says
That sounds very intriguing—a way for adults to celebrate feasts, especially after the children have had the audacity to grow up and leave!
Jenny says
I would love to win this! Thank you for the giveaway!
Kathryn says
Thank you for this great giveaway! This is in my Amazon cart right now for my husband for Christmas!
Jennifer says
Would love to give this to my husband for Christmas!
Merry says
Yes, please!
Gabi Reczek says
Love everything on this blog!
Heather says
I have a brother in law with whom this might win me some big points! 🙂
Kyle says
Drinking with the Saints sounds like a kick. I’ll throw my hat in the ring for that. 🙂
Sarah D says
Sounds like such a great book!
Sarah says
This looks like real fun! I can think of more than a few folks who’d fun this a nice adjunct to their feast day celebrations.
Rebecca says
Love, love, love to win a copy!!!!
Cheers!
Rebecca
Maureen Donnelly says
Would love to win a copy!
Julia R. says
Sounds delightful! Would love to give as a gift this Christmas…
Jenny B says
My husband and I looked through this book in a gift shop of an abbey we visited, but current budget restrictions didn’t allow us to buy it so we would love to win a copy! 🙂
Jenn Anne says
I heard great things about this from the Fountains of Carrots podcast when they interviewed the author. My favorite bit was this:
When my wife heard what my new book would be, she said, “Great, now all our booze will be tax deductible!”
Kim says
Yes please! It looks like a great and very intriguing book!
briana says
I’m now going to think up an excellent mixed drink for Thanksgiving and serve it with a toast.
Put me in the drawing!
Carrie Anderson says
We are opening a craft distillery and would LOVE to have this in our ‘libation library’ in our tasting room!
Jeanie says
What fun it would be to replace beer with a fun drink in a spirit of Catholic high spirits at gatherings with my adult children! Please put me in the drawing.
Therese says
Any excuse to drink–er, I mean, celebrate our rich liturgical calendar!
hope says
Intriguing! This would be a great gift for a couple of my friends. 🙂
Pam says
This book sounds lovely! Just in time – we’ll be hosting our friends get together this year for Christmas!
Karen says
Thank you for another lovely opportunity! It would be wonderful to gift my husband (and his friends) with this book at Christmas.
Karman N says
Great book for the upcoming Holiday season! Would love to have it!
Maria says
OH! I really hope I win!!
Sarah Potter says
This book sounds wonderful and would be a perfect addition to our home. It would also make a perfect gift. Thanks!
Josie says
Fun!
Sarah says
We’re moving soon and I was wondering how to get a jump start on meeting our neighbors. Seeing as how January and February are not bonfire weather, drinking with the saints sounds like a close second!
Jacki Weishaar says
I would love to win this for a gift for my husband.
Melissa D says
I’d love this for my husband!
Andrea says
What a fun idea!
Kathryn Stai says
Was thinking of getting this for my husband for Christmas!!!!
Meghan says
I’ve been wanting to get a copy of this book for ages! My husband would love it. I’ve heard nothing but good things!
Meg says
How fun! my husband would love this book 🙂 cheers!
Karen G says
Sounds like a wonderful book! I can’t wait to read it.
Ebere says
I would love to win a copy of the book.
Julie says
Daughters’ weddings? {gulp} It’s a while off, but thanks for the reminder. Better start learning!
Eva says
Love it! It has always seemed to me that this is the beauty of our Catholic faith – being able to appreciate God’s world with all of our sense, including our sense of taste!
Audra Cole says
I would love to win a copy. Thanks for telling us about the book!
Donna says
Perfect gift to give! Hope to win but will definitely order a copy for a gift!
Lindsay says
Perfect gift to give! Hope to win but will definitely order a copy for a gift!
Sheila says
Thanks for posting this. Now I have a gift idea for my husband for Christmas!
Lisa A says
Even If I don’t win, I may have to get a few copies! What a fun book!
Thank you for always sharing your great finds.
Laura says
This book would be the perfect early Christmas gift for my friend – a Catholic lover of cocktails. 🙂
Robin says
So far I own two of the books on your list. I’d love to add this one!!!
Maria says
My parents sure could have used this book when they lived in the big old New England colonial that had a tap room! But since they won’t need it anymore, I’d love it.
Love all your posts! Thanks so much for taking the time to share your lives with us!
Jenny says
I’d love a copy. It seems so does everyone else. 🙂 200 comments. Wow.
Monica k says
Sounds fun AND easy to use! This will have to go on the short list for husband’s Christmas. Thank you for sponsoring the giveaway!
bea says
How wonderful it would be to own and use this! Thank you!
Caitlyn says
There are so many people I could give this to! Teddy first!
Melanie R says
I would love to win a copy of this book for my beer-brewing hubby!
Lynn Wright says
I’d love to have it! And I can think of a couple people who would love to receive it too . . .thanks for hosting!
Karen in SC says
I’d love to share this with my son!
elizabeth says
Please add me to the drawing. It would be for my hubby-really! 🙂 Thank you for the opportunity.
Christine Kissling says
My husband, and I would enjoy this.
Tamara @ This Sacramental Life says
Oh my goodness, pick me please!!!!
Megan says
I recently saw this book and was debating on buying it! Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
Alina says
This sounds like a very interesting book! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.
Amy Z says
Oooh! I want one! And can I just say thank you for making things simple and doing just comments to enter the giveaway.
Elizabeth says
Oh, yes! This sounds like great fun for a Christmas gift. 🙂
Julianne says
This book is on my wish list! It looks amazing.
Theresa says
This would be so perfect for my husband, who tends to find the Church more about rules and less about joy.
Becky says
I would love this book! I have been looking for ways to make meals more special and beautiful ever since I spent a semester in Austria. I loved the depth of culture they brought to social gatherings. I hope I can bring a taste of that to my children and husband!
Karen8 says
Sounds like the perfect gift for someone in my large Irish Catholic family! Thanks for the giveaway!
Maria says
Last yesr for Christmas, I gave each of my grown married children a copy of ” The Little Oratory.”. This year, I will give them each a copy of this book. It sounds great. Thank you for letting us know about it!
Margaret says
Would love to win!
Caitlin says
Oh my husband would be very excited about this book 🙂 thanks!
Heather says
What a brilliant book! I love thinking of all the husbands who are going to open it up on Christmas, and the gatherings that will follow. Thank you very much for the link to the article on celebrations. Felt like an Auntie Leila piece–beautiful and manageable at once.
Brigid says
I keep eyeing this book but it isn’t currently in my budget! Would love to win it because that definitely fits into my budget…
Cary S. says
What a wonderful gift to give! Thanks!
Emily B says
I’ve been eyeing this book for awhile–would love to win a copy! Thank you!
Rosie N says
I almost laughed when I saw this book title. I love it. When we have a St. Nick’s party every year, we drink Bishop’s wine (wassail, basically); it has always been a hit. It’s good to be Catholic 🙂
Anne-Marie says
This sounds right up my alley: when the future Pope Benedict visited my university, I celebrated by hosting a party at which we drank a cocktail I created named the Ratzinger. Also, my husband went to grad school in theology with Michael Foley, and it was a very convivial circle of friends.
Andrea says
I love cookbooks! This sounds like a great way to bring the saints into little celebrations. Thanks for always finding great books!
Donna L. says
What a lovely idea for a book! I’ve not heard of it before—but I would love to read it!
God bless you and your family~
Rebecca says
Oh, this book sounds like one of those precious gems of Catholic literature that will be such a beautiful asset for Catholic families! I am 19 years old, I live at home with my family and I am enjoying the wonderful education I am receiving from my Mother in regards to all things homemaking. I love caring for our home and cannot wait to look after a home of my own, God willing, that is steeped in the truth, beauty, and joy of our Catholic Faith. Thank you so much for your blog! My Mother and I just love your way of looking at life, with joy and love and truth, and have benefited a lot from your practical advice for the home. Thanks for letting us know about this great book, and I would absolutely love the chance to celebrate one of our Catholic feasts using it’s recipes! God bless you and your family!