In today's episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Michael P. Foley, Catholic theologian, professor, and author of Abstaining with the Saints. Michael is best known for his beloved Drinking with the Saints series, and in this new book, he turns his attention to alcohol-free celebrations that are just as meaningful, festive, and rooted in the liturgical year. Abstaining with the Saints offers nearly 200 thoughtfully crafted mocktail recipes, along with alcohol-free beer, wine, and spirit suggestions that align with Catholic feast days and seasons. Each recipe is paired with stories and facts about the saints, creating a joyful way to honor the Church calendar without alcohol.

In our conversation, we explore:

• Why Michael felt called to create a non-alcoholic companion to Drinking with the Saints

• How mocktails can support sober, "soberish," and alcohol-free lifestyles

• The role of saints and celebration in Catholic life

• How food and drink can deepen our connection to family, faith, tradition, and community

• Who this book is for, and how it can serve families, parishes, and individuals alike

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Welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today, I have a fun episode called the Ins and Outs for 2026. This episode was inspired by the Ins and Outs list I did last year and focuses on things I did in 2025 that I want to do again, and new stuff I want to try. The outs are things I don't want to bring forward into the new year that no longer serve me, or don't help me live the life I want to live, or that use my precious time and life thinking, feeling, or doing.

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Hello and Happy New Year to everyone! Welcome to 2026 and to a new year of podcast episodes. Today, we kick off the new year with a brand new episode with registered dietitian, naturopath doctor, and intuitive eating counselor Jenn Huber. Jenn is the author of Eating to Thrive During Menopause, and on today's show, we talk all about:

• How not being able to use HRT prompted Jenn to learn about nutrition and menopause

• Jenn's experience writing a nutrition cookbook that isn't a diet book

• The "5 Key Ingredients" framework and how it shaped the recipes

• Starting 2026 with a non-diet resolution

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