If youre planning a kentucky derby party, put on your hat and make some benedictine sandwiches to. Benedict comprises numerous monasteries of monks and nuns located in various regions throughout the world. Another of the most famous medieval mysteries, this one a 21 book series that spawned a beloved television show. Benedictine sandwiches are another louisville, kentucky created menu item. The monasteries become important centers of religious life, but also of political administration, of economic development and of learning, both theological and secular. At noon she would walk to 10th and parade streets to an ice cream and sandwich shop, where she began work at one in the afternoon. In a medium bowl and using an electric mixer at high speed, beat together the cream cheese, mascarpone. The rule of saint benedict saint benedict abbot of monte.
This special edition of the rule of saint benedict was published for the seventyfifth anniversary of the founding of liturgical press. This perfect spread for simple benedictine tea sandwiches pays homage to the kentuckyreared author of the poisonwood bible, barbara. Kentucky benedictine spread was invented during the 20th century by a caterer, jennie carter benedict, from louisville, kentucky. Place cucumber in a food processor and pulse about 5 times, until cucumber is. Benedictine or benedictine spread is a condiment made with cucumbers, onions and cream cheese. She was known for many recipes but one of her most famous was the.
Almost all benedictine monasteries belong to a congregation, which consists of a single monastery at the centre, usually called the motherhouse, and then several other monasteries either. With a round cooking or biscuit cutter, cut rounds out of bread slices. In addition to training for a career as a professional historian, emphasis on research, writing and oral communication and an understanding of humanitys past prepares history majors for multiple careers. These would be perfect to make and set out as appetizers or even after dinner at your kentucky derby party. Place cucumber in a food processor and pulse about 5 times, until cucumber is minced. The website of the 2014 benedictine history book, benedictine men and women of courage. Benedictine or benedictine spread is a spread made with cucumbers and cream cheese. A brief history of the benedictine order osb dot org.
He wrote a rule for his monastery at monte cassino in italy and he foresaw that it could be used elsewhere. The name of the rose asks its readers to share williams task of interpretation, to respect the polyphony of signs, to slow down before deciding upon meaning, and to doubt anything that promises an end to the pursuit of meaning. Invented near the beginning of the 20th century, it was originally and still is used for making cucumber sandwiches, but in recent years it has been used as a dip or combined with meat in a sandwich. History benedictine was invented near the beginning of the 20th century by jennie carter benedict, a caterer, restaurateur and cookbook author in louisville, kentucky. Spread a small amount of mayonnaise on bread rounds. Ordo sancti benedicti, abbreviated as osb, are a monastic catholic religious order of monks and nuns that follow the rule of saint benedict. Teatime is a source book for all who love tea and who want to enrich life with the serenity of teatime. Students save an average of 60% off on the textbookx marketplace. The spread and dip preparation both start off the same, thin for the later. Kentucky benedictine spread the southern lady cooks. Benedict, born in 480, who is acknowledged as the father of western monasticism. Recipes for such classic dishes as parker house rolls, lamb chops, corn pudding, waldorf salad, and cheese and nut sandwiches are nestled among longtime local favorites such as apple butter, rice pudding, griddle cakes, and benedictine, the cucumber sandwich. Oct 09, 2015 tonight we will prepare yall a benedictine sandwich this is one of those unkept secrets ya hear of all the time the benedictine sandwich is a holiday staple in many kentucky homes, and.
They are also sometimes called the black monks, in reference to the colour of the members religious habits. Louisville caterer jennie benedict wrote herself into the history books with this simple tea sandwich recipe that is now a kentucky tradition. Jun 06, 20 interestingly, miss jennie did not include her recipe for benedictine in her 1902 blue ribbon cook book, nor in any of the following three editions published in her lifetime. She enjoyed cooking and started a catering business in louisville. Borage, benedictine and bacon sandwiches recipe damaris. The history of the benedictine order st benedicts early life. A summery spread thats as cool as a cucumber its summertime and cucumbers are abundant. Benedictine, a short history and the original recipe. Almost all benedictine monasteries belong to a congregation, which consists of a single monastery at the centre, usually called the motherhouse, and then several other monasteries either founded from the motherhouse, or from other monasteries within the congregation. Apr 15, 2014 teatime is a source book for all who love tea and who want to enrich life with the serenity of teatime. It is used to make cucumber sandwiches and was invented around the turn of the 20th century by jennie carter benedict, a caterer and. Benedictine, member of any of the confederated congregations of roman catholic monks, lay brothers, and nuns who follow the rule of life of st.
Miss jennie benedict invented her savory spread in a oneroom kitchen in the. Benedictine finger sandwiches for kentucky derby week. Benedictine sandwiches recipe paula deen food network. If you dont feel like making pickles, why not try benedictine. Shes provided the original recipe from louisville caterer and cookbook author jennie benedict, who made it famous years ago. Benedictine finger sandwiches for kentucky derby week prettyfood. The magazine proclaims the pleasures of tea as a gourmet beverage, and offers informative articles that range from food features to tearoom. In 528, he established the famed monastery of monte cassino. Reuben sandwiches food historians generally agree the origin of the reuben sandwich as we know it today can be traced to the 1920s.
This green spread can be found in louisville, kentucky on all sorts of breads, beneath alfalfa sprouts or slices of bacon, or thinned with mayonnaise. I saw damaris phillips on the food network make benedictine sandwiches awhile back and i knew i had to veganize them. Benedicts rule for monasteries appeared in 1948 and has remained in print ever since. These benedictine tea sandwiches are the perfect tea sandwich to include for any horsethemed event. Benedictine is nothing more than cucumbers, cream cheese and a few other spices. Benedictine university was founded by the benedictine monks of st. It was originally made for cucumber sandwiches and only the juice of the cucumber and the onion was used in the recipe. Used for cucumber tea sandwiches or as a spread for other sandwiches, you can use it for a veggie dip, too. Try this benedictine sandwich recipe the courierjournal. This benedictine spread with cucumber can be used as a dip or a sandwich and canape topping.
The magazine proclaims the pleasures of tea as a gourmet beverage, and offers informative articles that range from food features to tearoom profiles. Miss jennie did not include her recipe for benedictine in her 1902 blue ribbon cook book, nor in any of the following three. The recipe for benedictine is first included in the 5th edition of blue ribbon cook book, introduced by susan reigler, published by university press of kentucky in 2008. It was a music of the spirit, seeking peace, not emotional release, expressing the hunger of the soul rather than the heart. Jennie carter benedict created this tasty snack in the early 1900s.
According to derby lore and my good friend traci badenhausen, you cannot not have benedictine on your menu for derby parties in kentucky. This gussiedup recipe is used throughout ouita michels family of. Cook book 1904 both housed in the filsons rare book collection. They are also sometimes called the black monks, in reference to the colour of the members religious habits despite being called an order, the benedictines do not operate under a single.
Benedictine spread this version of a traditional, kentucky cucumber spread comes from our test kitchen. This version of a traditional, kentucky cucumber spread comes from our test kitchen. It is used to make cucumber sandwiches and was invented around the turn of the 20th century by jennie carter benedict, a caterer and restaurateur in louisville, kentucky. She operated a louisville restaurant and tea room, benedicts, in the early 20th century. A way of sequencing notes so ancient it might be musics mother lode, its fertile crescent. Invented near the beginning of the 20th century, it was originally and still is used for making cucumber sandwiches, but in recent years it has been used as a dip or. The benedictines, strictly speaking, do not constitute a single religious order, because each monastery is autonomous. This recipe was created by a kentuckian and many kentuckians have their own family recipes that they haul out for family gettogethers and other special occasions. Benedictine dip spreads cucumber on kentucky derby. Benedictine university aspires to be a thought leader in. Ancient tradition benedictines carry on a monastic tradition that stems from the origins of the christian monastic movement in the late third century. Some cooks serve benedictine as a dip, others as tea sandwiches with the crusts cut off. The benedictine order is named after its founder, st benedict, who was born in nursia, near spoleto, in italy, around 480 ad.
Additional parking is available as free street parking on 3rd st. The benedictines, though in decline in members and discipline, continued their round of monastic life but at times without their properly constituted head. It was created by jennie carter benedict, a cookbook author, caterer, and restaurateur. Recipes for such classic dishes as parker house rolls, lamb chops, corn pudding, waldorf salad, and cheese and nut sandwiches are nestled among longtime local favorites such as apple butter, rice pudding, griddle cakes, and benedictine, the cucumber sandwich spread bore. Many people who visit communities for retreats and quiet days look for help in integrating into their daily lives some of the things they see and experience. Generations of monastics, oblates and others whose lives are influenced by monastic spirituality, have encountered the rule by means of.
Jul, 20 a summery spread thats as cool as a cucumber its summertime and cucumbers are abundant. Benedicts the blue ribbon cook book represents the very best in the tradition of southern regional cooking. Kentucky hot brown, beer cheese, and benedictine sandwiches. The benedictine monasteries waned at the end of the twelfth century, about the time the church witnessed the rise of the modern orders of franciscans and dominicans. Learn how to make kentucky benedictine tea sandwiches. Place onion in the food processor, pulsing until it is finely chopped. Almost as old as the kentucky derby itself 1875, benedictine spread really is as cool as a cucumber. While the bacon is cooking, grate the cucumber on the. Brother cadfael is a welsh benedictine monk living at shrewsbury abbey in western england.
Recipes and lore from our favorite shops coast to coast on. Kentucky benedictine cucumber dip recipe the spruce. After all, i have been wanting to make cucumber tea sandwiches. Step 1, peel cucumber and slice in half lengthwise. After all, i have been wanting to make cucumber tea sandwiches for a long time. Kentucky benedictine tea sandwiches recipe myrecipes.
Benedictine is a delicious cucumber sandwich spread used to make tea sandwiches. They regard saint benedict as their founder and guide even though he did not establish a benedictine order as such. It gained national attention, when a sandiwich by this name won an industyrysponsored contest. The benedictine order is a monastic order founded by st benedict of nursia in the 6th century. Heir to the 1500 years of benedictine dedication to learning, benedictine colleges mission as a catholic, benedictine, liberal arts, residential college is the education of men and women within a community of faith and scholarship. Procopius abbey in the pilsen neighborhood of chicago in 1887. Benedictine college offers both a major and minor in history.
Please note there is no entrance to filson parking from 4th st. Books are written and copied in the scriptoria writing rooms of the monasteries. In addition to being prepared on tiny tea sandwiches, benedictine is popular as. History jennie carter benedict and her famous benedictine. The benedictine handbook is a lifelong companion for oblates, associates, and friends of the benedictine communities. The filson historical society is located in the heart of old louisville at the corner of third street and ormsby avenue. This green spread can be found in louisville, kentucky on all sorts of breads, beneath alfalfa. In this way, eco opens up the wonder of interpretation itself. Shop our marketplace for the lowest prices on new, used, ebook and rental. Jennie carter benedict was born in harrods creek, ky. The benedictines, officially the order of saint benedict latin. In the latin west, religious life is now mostly benedictine.
Originally intended just for the monks of monte cassino, the rule of st benedict eventually became the template for western monasticism. Get benedictine sandwiches recipe from food network. Benedictine university is an inclusive academic community dedicated to teaching and learning, scholarship and service, truth and justice, as inspired by the catholic intellectual tradition, the social teaching of the church, and the principles of wisdom in the rule of st. How to make benedictine cucumber spread a kentucky. This spread can be obtained premade from some louisville area grocery stores. The sandwich as we know it was popularized in england in 1762 by john montagu, the 4th earl of sandwich. Mar 19, 2016 benedictine is a delicious cucumber sandwich spread used to make tea sandwiches. She also opened a restaurant in downtown louisville. Benedictine history book benedictine men and women of. Working in batches if necessary, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Place cucumber in a food processor and pulse about five times, until cucumber is minced. Find books from or about ireland, search for irish books, irish writing, irish literature, irish books by location, irish books by placename, irish books by townland, irish books area, irish authors.
May 05, 2016 jennie carter benedict was born in harrods creek, ky. Nothing says derby quite like a benedictine sandwich. Liven up your derby day sandwich with a benedictine and country ham on hoecakes. Some are basic run of the mill deli type options but others are super fancy and quite elaborate those are the ones we choose. These easy benedictine tea sandwiches are great for a light lunch or snack. Durham cathedral was founded as a benedictine foundation and remained as such until the.
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