You are probably aware that I am a former participant and current board member of DOOR-Miami, a local mission service (volunteer) organization in the South Florida area. I am writing to ask for your assistance in spreading the word about some volunteer and job opportunities with DOOR this summer. We are looking for temporary summer [...]
Saturday, April 17, 2010 Last year Riviera was a proud participant of AIDS Walk Miami, and this year we would like to participate once again. I have established a donation page where everyone can go to directly for donations. I set the goal a little higher this year, up to $700, rather than $500. Donations [...]
Sun. March 28: Palm Sunday (Bring palm fronds; children arrive early please) Thurs. April 1: “Maundy Thursday” Tenebre service at 7:30pm Friday, April 2: Good Friday, 7:30 p.m. sunset service in prayer garden Sunday, April 4: Easter services at 11 a.m. with Egg Hunt FOLLOWING Java Grounds Saturday, April 17: Visit our booth at Pride [...]
Happy Easter! From Tuesday, April 6, through Tuesday, April 13, Laurie will be away on Study Leave. During the week following Easter, pastoral care needs may be supported by calling the church office, or by reaching a deacon or one of our parish associates. The Rev. Dr. Stephen Sapp will be preaching and leading worship [...]
By Kathy Stults This was our first year to join a vegetable coop based on recommendations of coworkers. We had the option for 3 or 6 month, prepay, cash option. We signed up for the 3 months, and after one week of the freshest, most delicious assortment of vegetables, herbs, and salad fixins from Homestead, [...]
By Donnie Hanson My favorite recipes are the ones that are simple, tasty, and healthy. This recipe came from a health insurance company cookbook on healthy eating about ten years ago. It’s always popular with my family and friends, the true test of a recipe. You can substitute the protein if you like. I often make [...]
By Allison Anderson It’s only ten in the morning and my stomach is rumbling. Loudly. It’s hoping I will stop what I am doing and give in. Just a few more hours I say to myself and I go back to my silence. Praying when you are hungry, or rather, trying to pray when you [...]
By Barbara Prieto 3 tablespoons oil 6 garlic cloves, peeled 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cumin 1 (3/4 inch thick) slice baguette 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons water 2 lbs. fresh spinach, cooked. Drained 2 ½ cups canned garbanzos 2 teaspoons paprika Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat until hot. Add [...]
Many years ago Henry and I began participating with small groups of people who were interested in learning about and preparing cuisines of the world. Included were regional foods of this country and the foods of other lands, both peasant and haute cuisine. It was really fun eating and drinking our way around the world. [...]
By Henry Barrow In an ideal situation, it is between mid-December and late May in South Florida. That means I can go into the fields of South Dade and get fresh, local vegetables. My favorite thing to make during that time period is vegetable soup. The types of vegetables are determined by what is available [...]