Take and Eat: Family Activities is a video series where faith, family, and food come together in the kitchen. Through simple yet meaningful cooking activities, ECSD Division Chaplain Father Glenn McDonald inspires families to gather, find joy in shared meals, and reflect on Catholic values in everyday life. Each episode offers step-by-step recipes, creative ideas for sharing food, and reflections to deepen connections with family and community.
Quest for Healing Soup
In episode 4, Father Glenn McDonald invites families to join a heartfelt mission: caring for loved ones through the comforting act of cooking. Learn how to make Quest for Healing Soup, a nourishing and straightforward recipe to share with someone recovering from illness. Along the way, hear a touching reflection on presence, compassion, and the power of showing up. Featuring a prayer and a reminder that small acts of love can have a lasting impact
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Episode 1: Patience Baguettes
In the first episode of Take and Eat: Family Activities, Father Glenn invites families to discover the art of making Patience Baguettes. This recipe highlights the importance of patience both in baking and in life. Families are encouraged to enjoy their freshly baked bread together and consider sharing it as a gesture of love and gratitude. The episode concludes with a special prayer and blessing for all families.
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Episode 2: Graham Cracker Homes
Build, Reflect, and Celebrate: Take and Eat Christmas Episode Unveils Graham Cracker Homes
The Christmas edition of Take and Eat invites families to build Graham cracker homes, fostering creativity, connection, and reflection on the meaning of home.
To get started, you’ll need a few simple ingredients:
- Graham crackers
- Icing sugar
- Water
- Optional extras like food colouring, Smarties, and coconut for decoration
With these ingredients, families make icing and assemble walls and roofs for their Graham cracker homes. Father Glenn McDonald shares tips for sturdy construction. This activity encourages reflection on home and appreciation for our loved ones.
Watch the full episode below to create your own Graham cracker home and celebrate the joy of togetherness in the Christmas season.
Episode 3: Friendship Pizza
In episode 3, Father Glenn McDonald invites you to make Friendship Pizza, a recipe that’s about more than just food. As you knead the dough and add your favourite toppings, you'll also be building connections, sharing stories, and strengthening friendships. Gather your family, get everyone involved, and enjoy the simple joy of making and sharing a meal together.
Pizza Dough Ingredients:
- Pizza flour (2 cups, added gradually)
- Fleischmann's pizza yeast (1 package)
- Sugar (1 1/2 teaspoons)
- Salt (3/4 teaspoon)
- Olive oil (3 tablespoons)
- Water (2/3 cup, between 120°F and 130°F)
Father Glenn's Topping Picks:
- Sliced tomatoes (about 1/2 cup)
- Basil leaves
- Sliced ham
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions, conversation prompts, and a special blessing to celebrate the gift of friendship.
Next time on Take and Eat: Family Activities
Stay tuned for more episodes of Take and Eat: Family Activities, where Father Glenn McDonald shares simple, meaningful recipes that bring faith, family, and food together.