Book excerpt: Priest & award-winning chef Fr. Leo Patalinghug serves up his newest cookbook, “Spicing Up Married Life,” offering couples–whether dating, engaged, young parents, empty nesters, or celebrating their golden anniversary–the chance to renew their love for each other and to God. Each of these 12 chapters encourages couples to discover faith-filled lessons about God’s invitation to love each other more deeply. Thoughtful questions to engage intimate dinner conversation, topical prayers, and of course, delicious recipes from Fr. Leo make for a wonderful “month-a-versary” dinner–because married love should be celebrated more than once a year! Drawing from his priestly background, theological study, experiences with marriage preparation, and combined with his penchant for creating delicious, affordable, easy-to-make culinary masterpieces, Fr. Leo offers a fresh message to couples filled with inspiration, hope and God’s love! So “spice things up” with this wonderful dinner-date opportunity and fall in love with your spouse all over again as God calls us to love.