This is part of a weekly series answering "Why is that?" questions about Salem and the Mid-Valley. The question: Why is some of the most divine chocolate you'll ever taste made by a small group of ...

CONYERS, Ga., Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Monks at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit near Conyers, Ga., have turned to fudge in addition to fruitcake to bolster the 43 brothers whose median age is 75. Fruitcake ...

AMITY, Ore. -- Winter has arrived across Oregon’s Willamette Valley – with a firm hold on the landscape that seems lasting as fresh snowfall lights up the scene near the small burg of Amity. While ...

It is the fortnight before Christmas and all through the world’s Catholic convents, nuns and monks are extra busy preparing the traditional delicacies they sell to a loyal fan base even in rapidly ...

4½ cups sugar 13 ounces evaporated milk 9 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 9 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips 7 ounces marshmallow cream ½ pound butter 1 tbsp. vanilla 2 cups chopped walnuts ...

It is, of course, a little early to be thinking about this, since the holidays are eight months away, but… What are we going to eat on Christmas morning? Oh, yes, we are bemoaning the end of the ...

In a world of fast food and big businesses, monks and nuns are quietly praying and working. They work to support themselves — and because manual labor is edifying to the soul. St. Benedict said, “To ...

If you’re looking for unique handmade gifts for those on your list this Christmas, you’re going to love these delicious treats and original crafts created by Catholic monks and nuns. There’s something ...

It’s the fortnight before Christmas and all through the world’s Catholic convents, nuns and monks are extra busy preparing the traditional delicacies they sell to a loyal fan base even in rapidly ...

AMITY, Ore. — Shortcuts are meant to get you where you're going a whole lot faster, but there are some Oregon back roads where you want to put on the brakes, catch your breath and savor a sweet treat.

The question: Why is some of the most divine chocolate you'll ever taste made by a small group of monks in the middle of nowhere near Amity? We have the answer. But first, a little history. The ...