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The Betts ring in the new year watching Avengers and then celebrate Lucia’s birthday on liturgical Epiphany with sushi, pho, and Grogu. Melanie bakes an amazing almond torta caprese, Dom watches Soul and Now You See; they discuss annual book reading goals; and then talk about making gifts of ourselves.
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Merry Christmas from the Betts! It’s a low-key, stay-at-home Christmas this year and the Betts have experienced the sacraments, opened the gifts, eaten all the food, and watched the Christmas movies, including showing Home Alone to the kids for the first time.
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This week, the Betts get snowed in and prepare for Christmas; face an allergy obstacle; discuss the three kinds of Christmas movies–including ones they’re watching; and then meditate on the beautiful reflection of St. Bernard of Clairvaux of the Annunciation and waiting for Mary’s “Yes”.
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Scout day! Dom and some of the Betts spend the day in the great outdoors doing Scouting, while Melanie and Lucia spend the day making Santa Lucia treats. Plus latkes for Hannukah, Ready Player Two final review, Melanie catching up on Star Wars Rebels, and finding joy in the 3rd week of Advent in 2020.
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The Betts celebrate an allergy milestone; decorate for Christmas earlier than usual; talk about what makes The Mandalorian so great–and not just for Star Wars fans; cook a spatchcocked chicken; and discuss how they prepare the way in the 2nd week of Advent.
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The Betts celebrate Thanksgiving with a bigger than usual bird; go to Mass as a whole family for the first time in 8 months; have a Star Wars marathon; thoroughly enjoy the Queen’s Gambit; and on the 1st Sunday of Advent discuss what we are watching for and where are we looking.
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The Betts are back together! Melanie updates on her recovery from surgery, Dom relates how he’s keeping the household together, they discuss some of their successful suppers, and then talk about shows they watched and books they’ve read.
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While Melanie recovers from minor surgery, Dom welcomes their eldest daughter Isabella to the show to find out more about one of these Betts they’re raising, discussing her interests, books she’s reading, recipes she’s cooking, Scouting, and of course, what she loves about Star Wars.
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The Betts make lemonade from the lemons of a cancelled camping trip; make tasty smoked fish dip from freezer scraps; enjoy a English poet’s quatrains about quarantine; and reflect on the wise and foolish virgins and being a lamp that brings light to others.
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This year’s Halloween trick was an unexpected snowstorm. The Betts also discuss subdued trick-or-treating, the new season of the Mandalorian, the BBC miniseries Mrs. Wilson, and whether a Costco or BJ’s membership makes sense for them.
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The Betts get ready for a Halloween unlike any previous, wondering how trick or treating will happen; give some food tips that make leftover fish go further, pump up your instant ramen, and give you inexpensive, but massive pork chops; and talk about Enola Holmes and The Outpost.
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This week, the Betts (virtually) celebrate the final profession of vows of their friend, Sr. Karla; rejoice at a child’s return to Mass after months; discuss rendering unto God what is God’s; and discuss the two-liter bottle assumption.
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The Betts discuss their DNA and genealogy; golden spider silk and an arachnid visitor; what’s in a proper lasagna; a sticky chicken recipe; why Melanie re-read Deadly Education (it’s that good); and why some big authors need editors. Plus the Sunday readings about feasting.
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An important thank you message and update from StarQuest’s Dom Bettinelli.
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The Betts address a claim that Catholic school is the ideal form of education for all and that homeschool should only be for necessity. Plus, campfire apple cake, spiced shrimp in tomatoes and mint, the latest Dresden novels, and a new novel for grownup Potter fans.
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This week, the Betts spend some time in a pumpkin patch, teach some scouts camp cooking techniques, make a broccoli, potato & cheese soup; watch the Social Dilemma, read Outcast & Vince Flynn’s Total Power, and look forward to Naomi Novik’s new book.
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The Betts say farewell to a nephew off to serve in the Army; finish Lord of the Rings; make Vietnamese meatballs; have a charcoal ash tip; get nostalgic with the Karate Kid; and consider the connection between the workers in the vineyard and the monastic hours.
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Fall weather has come to New England and that means it’s soup season. Dom and Melanie Bettinelli talk about their favorite season, some new soup recipes, a pasta recipe from the Vatican, Melanie’s favorite Adam Sandler movie, and forgiveness as the center characteristic of the Christian life.
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Figuring how to overcome allergies and food aversions to make sure your kids eat healthy is a struggle for many parents. Dom and Melanie Bettinelli discuss the strategies they’ve employed over the years to feed their five children. Plus, the emotional and mental burden of seeing your own parents grow older.
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