In fact, research shows that frequent family dinners can reduce many risks facing children, including drug and alcohol abuse, teen pregnancy, depression, eating disorders, and poor academic performance.
These are meals that nourish body and spirit. Grace Before Meals: Recipes and Inspiration for Family Meals and Family Life by Father Leo Patalinghug Combining more than 30 simple but delicious recipes related to personal milestones, family holidays, and faith observances, along with scriptural references and short essays offering wisdom on faith, values, and family togetherness, Father Leo shows that mealtime is the perfect setting for discussing the major issues all families face. Leo's cookbook includes: Short reflective essays Questions and topics to discuss during the meal More than 30 healthy, easy-to-prepare recipes Scripture references Dozens of family-friendly cooking and parenting tips Grace Before Meals: Recipes and Inspiration for Family Meals and Family Life The perfect family-bonding book Fun, delightful, and joyful Concrete advice, recipes, and ideas from a cooking-show priest With just a few ingredients and a few hours of time, your kitchen can become the perfect setting not only for a delicious meal but for experiencing the greatest blessings in life.