b'MARIANIST TABLEA simple, easyand delicious mealBy Kathleen NelsonTop: Marianist Brothers in Hawaii W The Marianist sense of community has been fostered,elcome to the Marianist Table!nurtured and enhanced around a table; gathering toshare a meal, news and prayer feeds body and soul. Wed like topray before a meal in 1895. collect the best of their recipes and share meals that ignite fellowshipand affirms unity around the Marianist Table.Bottom: Marianist Brothers inCincinnati raise a toast circa Our first offering comes from Marianist Father Martin Solma of1918-21. the Hale Malia community at Chaminade University in Honolulu.Since his ordination in 1978, Fr.Solma\'s service has taken himPHOTOS COURTESY OF NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE MARIANIST PROVINCE OF THE UNITED STATESfrom his hometown of Clevelandto Canada, Kenya and Hawaii.This recipe, though, comes froma niece in Virginia, and suits Fr. Solma\'s uncomplicated culinary style. "Im neither a gourmet cooknor a gourmet glutton," said Fr. Solma. Because he is involvedfull time in ministry at Chami-nade, "I like to use the Crock-Potfor meals that are both easy to prepareand effortless to cook."His style and methods might beunderstated, but the results have beenmet with universal acclaim. "People like chicken, people likeTex-Mex, people like sour cream," hesaid. Fr. Solma suggests a garnish ofminced onion. Feel free to try sour Tell us what you think.PHOTO BY KATHLEEN NELSONcream, cilantro or lime as well. We appreciate yourfeedback. Email editorKathleen Nelson is a writer/photographer from St. Louis. @marianist.com16 Call 1.800.348.4732'