The Friar who won “The Great American Baking Show”. Ep. 137

Amateur chefs and wanna-be bakers have a lot more time to spend in the kitchen thanks to stay-at-home measures meant to slow the spread to the coronavirus. And this week’s guest has some great tips for upping your recipe game. Brother Andrew Corriente is a Franciscan Capuchin friar and the winner of the latest season of “The Great American Baking Show: Holiday Edition.” Brother Andrew gives a behind-the-scenes look at the beloved reality show, tells us about the spiritual benefits of baking and shares what he’s been making for his Franciscan community under quarantine. In Signs of the Times, we discuss Pope Francis’ Easter call for a “universal basic wage” and his decision to form a new commission to study women deacons. Plus, stories about how priests are ministering in hospitals and prisons during the coronavirus pandemic. Today, April 17, is America magazine’s 111th anniversary! If “Jesuitical” has been a source of community or spiritual accompaniment for you, please consider supporting us on our giving day. You can become a part of our Patreon community to help with the cost of producing Jesuitical or make a donation to America Media here. We are committed to bringing you the Catholic news of the week, informative and meaningful interviews and even bonus episodes during these uncertain times. We cannot do the work we love without your support. Thank you.   Links from the show In Easter message, Pope Francis proposes universal basic wage  Pope Francis has set up a new commission to study women deacons Cadre of Chicago-area priests trained to minister to dying coronavirus patients Related: English bishops: To lower risks, chaplains shouldn't give last rites U.S. bishop says cellphones cannot be used to administer sacraments Canadian priest volunteers to be incarcerated rather than leave inmates   What’s on tap?Prosecco. Christ is risen, and so are our glasses! What’s for dessert? Strawberry Chantilly! “I got the idea for a freeze-dried fruit Chantilly from Stella Parks of Serious Eats. I loved the idea and decided to play with the ratios and ended up with this recipe. Bright, sweet, and with a TON of strawberry flavor.” – Brother Andrew Corriente, O.F.M.Cap.  70 grams Freeze-dried Strawberries (Trader Joe’s brand) 100 grams Sugar 1/8 tsp Kosher Salt 675 grams Heavy Cream 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract Combine strawberries, sugar, and salt in a food processor and blend for about one minute. Pour in heavy cream and extract and scrape the bottom of the processor with a rubber spatula to properly mix in everything. Process until it becomes very thick and creamy. Scrape and process again to get any stray pieces. Ensure everything is homogeneous. Serve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices