Casey shares some terrifying family secrets. Emily reveals her deep dislike of Russian literature. And we chat about women’s work—in the home and in the world, why both are important, what the Church has to say about it, how it’s changed with time, and how Catholics can be witnesses to creativity in making family the priority for both men and women.

Letter to Women, John Paul II

Mulieris Dignitatem, John Paul II

Woman, Edith Stein

Women in the Days of the Cathedrals, Regine Pernoud

The Feminist Question, Father Francis Martin

Are Women Human, Dorothy Sayers

Spaghetti Carbonara

A recipe adapted from a recipe Stephanie Weinert adapted from someone else

Feeds: 4 adults

Prep Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time; 20 minutes

* 1 pound Bucatini Pasts (or Spaghetti)

* 1 pound bacon, chopped

* 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed

* 3 eggs

* 1 cup Parmesan

* Pepper

* Crushed Red Pepper

* In a large bowl, beat three eggs; add parmesan and a lot of fresh pepper (maybe 20 turns of the peppermill)

* Bring a large pot of water to boil; when boiling, add pasta and cook until al dente; reserve 1 cup of pasta water; drain and return to pot, covering to keep warm.

* While pasta cooks, fry bacon and garlic clove; when cooked, drain about half the grease into a bowl or mason jar; add remaining bacon and drippings into egg mixure; immediately add pasta and stir until coated; if it seems dry, add equal amounts of bacon drippings and pasta water, until you like the consistency (it should be creamy but not watery); add additional pepper and crushed red pepper to taste.

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