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Seton Shrine Chat with an Author

Series Highlights Mount Graduate

Food Hoaxes Anita DiGregory

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As a big time, professional food invented as a food supplement for so, Mount and
writer and a general culinary know- turkeys to fatten them up. But, when Saint Mary’s inviting,
it-all, I am often called upon to it started killing off turkeys, the graduate where
debunk many of the food myths investors were desperate to make and author Faith is
that seem to permeate not just the their money back and decided to Stephanie Author Stephanie Calis and Moderator Tony Dilulio respond a path to
internet, but the world at large. My market it for people to eat. Actually, Calis has to questions from the audience at Seton Shrine Chat with an freedom,”
Author event.
interest in not only history, but how margarine was created in 1869, some adds
the mechanics of a con works has during the Franco-Prussian War. The practical Calis. In
always been a great interest of mine. French government was looking for and spiritual advice for you. an attempt to combine practical
And with April Fools Day right a cheap substitute for butter that On February 11, in honor of St. wedding planning advice with
around the corner, I don’t expect would have a better shelf life and Valentine’s Day and the observances spiritual teaching and insights,
these stories to stop anytime soon. offered a hefty prize to anyone who of National Marriage Week Invited includes the Catholic Rite of
I actually got this one the other could develop one. For a brief period, (February 7-14) and World Marriage Marriage; planning worksheets and
day, concerning onions, and how margarine was marketed as being Day (February 11), the Seton Shrine checklists; sample invitations and
once they are cut, they are highly healthier than butter, but notice they hosted a “Chat with an Author,” programs; and reception planning
susceptible to germs and other don’t do that anymore. Depending featuring Calis and her book, Invited: sheets, interspersed with information
pathogens, to the point that they on who you talk to, margarine is not The Ultimate Catholic Wedding on marriage prep programs, how
actually become poisonous. The any better for you than butter and, Planner, which is up for its second to choose the perfect dress, budget
question was posed by a good friend according to some sources, might printing and has been a #1 Amazon aids, planning resources, and more.
of mine, one whom I consider to be actually be worse for you. bestseller in Weddings. Another unique element of the book
of well-above average intelligence. Even magazines are falling for Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton was the is the “From the Groom” advice,
She should have been able to work these hoaxes. Take Robin Goldstein, first native-born U.S. saint. Because which includes thoughts and insights
this through in her own mind. After a prominent restaurant critic, who Mother Seton was a young wife, written by her husband.
all, she was in the food service wanted to prove how easy it is to mother, and resident of Emmitsburg, While a student at the Mount,
industry; even though she was a win a Wine Spectator Award of the Seton Shrine was thrilled to invite Calis met her future husband,
server, she must have seen onions Excellence. This award is given to Calis to share her message with Andrew, a fellow student in her
cut up and stored in the refrigerator. restaurants with the best wine lists. the community. The event, which English class. In 2010, Calis
Yet, it didn’t matter what she knew So, he submitted his wine list from was well received, was moderated graduated, got engaged, and worked
or didn’t know, she saw the article the Osteria L’Intrepido in Milan and by Shrine Programs Director Tony in the field. The following year, she
on the internet that claimed leftover paid the $250 entrance fee. After Dilulio and included a talk, a question and Andrew married at the Grotto
onions are poisonous. For the record, careful consideration (or very little and answer session with the audience, in Emmitsburg. Over the next year,
onions, when treated properly, are consideration), the Wine Spectator a book signing, and refreshments. The she and her husband attended nine
no more dangerous than any other awarded them a prize. Unfortunately free event was the second in the series, weddings for friends and family. Each
leftover food product. That is to for them, there is no such wine list, as with the next talk (featuring Good time, Calis, who had just recently
say, if your work surface and your the restaurant itself does not exist. Enough is Good Enough: Confessions planned her own wedding, was asked
hands are clean, you cover and So, before you try to charge your of an Imperfect Catholic Mom, for practical advice on topics from
refrigerate them, and they are used cell phone with an onion soaked in author Colleen Duggan) scheduled for the liturgy to vendors to wedding
in a reasonable amount of time, it is Gatorade or go to the grocery store 3:00 p.m. on April 29, 2018. planning. After realizing there were
perfectly okay to consume them. looking for a purple watermelon, Calis, a young wife and mother very few resources covering both
Another popular internet hoax maybe you should do a little research. herself, was happy to meet with the the practical and spiritual aspects of
is the story of margarine and its Just look around on the internet to community and share her wedding wedding planning, Calis attempted
relationship to turkeys. It goes see if the internet story is true. That’s and marriage advice in a refreshingly to humbly fill that void. In 2012, she
something like this: margarine was what I did. humble and down-to-earth style. Her started a blog, Captive the Heart, to
passion is sharing with others the inspire and assist new brides-to-be.
immense worth that they hold as a Soon after, the sisters from Pauline
human person; that love is a verb; Books and Media approached
and that pure, sacrificial love is real. her, asking her to write a book,
Your Paper — Your News! With the tone of a big sister or a incorporating her insights from the
best friend, Calis invites her reader blog. Calis was thrilled to do so, and
Send us your community news and (much like a friend would over in 2016, Invited was released.
photographs to share with others. a cup of coffee) to see with fresh Those looking for helpful, friendly
eyes the beauty and truth of the advice in wedding planning or
Deadline for submission is on or before the sacrament of marriage. In an honest marriage, can reference Calis’ book,
th
15 of the month prior to the issue month. and caring manner, Calis shares her Invited; her blog, Captive the Heart;
insights in hopes to share that rules or her current undertaking (as co-
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