Tag: St. James

• Tarta de Santiago

  

  Enjoying a Tarta de Santiago (Spanish for “Cake of St. James”) is a quintessential way to celebrate the Feast of St. James! This delicious almond cake dates back to the Middle Ages, with the earliest written reference being from 1577 (under the name Torta Real, or “royal cake,” at the time). A hallmark of the […]

  Hearthstone Fables

  August 18, 2022

  Ordinary Time II, Recipes, St. James Recipes

  Almond cake, Camino de Santiago, church calendar, farm life, Feast of St. James, liturgical calendar, Liturgical cooking, liturgical living, Recipes, Santiago de Compestela, seasonal, St. James, Tarta de Santiago

• Oyster-shell candles for St. James’ Day

  

  Here’s a simple craft inspired by St. James’ association with oyster shells – especially the English tradition of making candlelit oyster-shell grottos! A great way to find oyster shells is to go to any local seafood restaurants and inquire about discarded shells – they often have heaps of them. After some cleaning (dish soap, airing […]

  Hearthstone Fables

  August 18, 2022

  Ordinary Time II, St. James’ Day Traditions

  candles, church calendar, Feast of St. James, liturgical calendar, liturgical living, seasonal, shells, St. James, St. James' Day, Traditions, votives