One reason why the kitchen is referred to as “the heart of the home” is because so many memorable moments center around preparing and sharing food. Food also offers an opportunity to connect with our faith on an informal level, as we share recipes inspired by Church holidays. The Feast of St. John Paul II and the observance of Hallowtide – the Catholic season encompassing the three celebrations of All Hallows Eve or Halloween (Oct. 31), All Saints Day (Nov. 1) and All Souls’ Day (Nov. 2) – offer the ideal chance to cook up something sweet:
Yes, even popes have a sweet tooth – and St. John Paul was no exception. According to Lois Britton’s Polish Housewife website, Kremówka Papieska, or Papal Cream Cake, is an ideal tribute to former Pope John Paul II as we celebrate his Feast Day on Oct. 22. She notes that kremówka – pastry cream sandwiched between two layers of puff pastry that is similar to a French Napoleon – became famous when the then-pope reminisced about enjoying the pastry from a bakery in his hometown of Wadowice, Poland.
Get the recipe on Britton’s website at www.polishhousewife.com.