December 20, 2009

Soul Food

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With both Christmas and Hanukkah in December, houses of worship provide plenty of food for thought (and consumption)
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There are some secret, sacred places that stir the foodie's soul, laying on foraged herbs, freshly picked fruit, forest game, home brews and heavenly wines for hungry travellers along the paths of righteousness. Best of all, meals served by religious establishments come wrapped in the mystical trappings of their spiritual settings. Whether it's an iconic basilica, a mountaintop monastery, a Biblically inspired recipe or a crypt by candlelight, each location is steeped in its own history and lore.