Dining

Culinary Confessions: Devoted patrons loyal to Tio Pepe's
Feb 08 2012
In his first restaurant review, Father Leo Patalinghug shares his dining experience at Baltimore's Tio Pepe's.

Recipe from India: Tehri
Feb 07 2012
This Lenten meatless dish from Inida features sauteed vegetables, onion and chili peppers served over hot rice.

Recipe from El Salvador: Casamiento
Feb 07 2012
This Lenten meatless dish of black beans and rice seasoned with garlic, onion and bell peppers will provide a hearty Latin American meal for your family.

'Culinary Confessions' to debut in February
Jan 24 2012
Father Leo Patalinghug, a nationally award-winning cook, plans to call it like he sees it in his new CR food column. He'll sprinkle in plenty of faith and fun.

Catholic Charities independent living offers fun, friendship to new resident
Nov 17 2011
Kitty Coomes couldn’t be happier in her new independent living home.

Independent living offers palate pleasing options
Nov 17 2011
Whether one chooses seared scallops with summer succotash, roasted red pepper bisque or bacon-wrapped pork medallions, there are plenty of options to entice the palates of residents in independent living communities.

Now we’re cooking: Hickory parishioners savor culinary skill of priest
Oct 19 2011
JARRETTSVILLE – Father Hector Mateus-Ariza knew Dave and Mary Sanborn’s fire alarm was about to sound Oct. 12.

First woman elected to head US Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Sep 07 2011
ST. LOUIS – Sheila Gilbert, a national officer for the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul for the past six years, became the first woman to head the organization Sept. 3.

Mercy Ridge celebrates 10 years, strong community
Aug 04 2011
TIMONIUM – When Mercy Ridge Retirement Community celebrates, it does so in style. The retirement and assisted living community celebrated its 10th anniversary July 11. Old and new friends reunited to see a slideshow, enjoy an elaborate dinner, anniversary cake and champagne, and watch fireworks.

Seniors find socialization, help with daily life in assisted living
Aug 04 2011
For those living independently in continuing care retirement communities, making the move to assisted living may, at first glance, have a negative connotation. Yet, often the transition can dramatically improve the quality of life for an individual.

‘Day in the life’ varies, according to individual
Aug 04 2011
As families investigate different levels of elder care available for loved ones, developing a day-to-day mental picture of a facility or type of care can be as important as the basic facts.

Summer reading: Page-turning diversions visit Fort McHenry, Johns Hopkins, Little Italy
Jul 14 2011
American history, bioethics and personal stories of grace are among recently published books set in Baltimore or produced by a local parishioner.

Catholic college breaks ground on pregnancy, aftercare maternity home
Jun 23 2011
BELMONT, N.C. – Belmont Abbey College broke ground June 20 on a campus pregnancy and aftercare maternity home called Room at the Inn.

Charlestown resident promotes greater public awareness of little known, understood disorder
Jun 16 2011
Boarding the elevator recently to take them to a dining room for their evening meal in the Charlestown Retirement Community, Ed and Dottie Arnold were greeted by another couple on the same journey.

De Sales campus opens new convent for Nashville Dominicans
Jun 15 2011
CATONSVILLE – Dominican Sister of St. Cecilia Amelia Hueller relaxed in the sitting room of a new convent and reflected upon the benefactors who made it possible.