The Turquoise Table

Kristin Schell

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Pickled Ginger Aioli

Brother had a Halloween party at school last night.  It ended up being a drop off party so I found myself within spitting distance of Central Market and over an hour to myself.  What a gift!  Only since I wasn’t prepared for the shopping excursion, I didn’t have THE list.  Maybe it’s my age, or the fact that I’ve had…
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Homemade Italian Salad Dressing

Husband went to Dallas yesterday for a funeral.  The last of the Schell brothers died this week at the age of seventy-six.  Husband’s father was one of ten children and this uncle was the last one to pass. What an amazing legacy of over 75 children the 10 Schell siblings leave. I thought I’d fix a big old pot of…
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risotto per le mie figlie {Risotto for my daughters}

A couple nights ago at dinner, I told the kids I was going to start writing my blog again. (I still can’t figure out how to import the old one over here, be patient with me.)  Sister One pipped up quickly, “Oh mommy the one where you write about what you cook?”  Sister One appreciates a good meal.  I told…
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Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Birthdays are a big deal at The Schell Cafe.  Of course there are presents, a party, and the usual hoopla that accompanies birthdays with a houseful of littles. Today I want to celebrate a different kind of birthday. Two weeks ago the whole family traveled up to Dallas for the famed Texas vs. Oklahoma football game. The weekend tradition is…
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A Long Hiatus

So I took a little break. It’s been exactly 18 months since I last blogged and to tell you the truth I didn’t miss it much. Until today.  The weather finally took a slight dip and I feel like cooking. Hell, I feel like throwing dinner parties, and baking pecan pies, and testing every recipe I’ve collected over the past…
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Heavenly Hash

So the past seven days are really a blur. The details of our week are vague; however I am pretty sure I have not made a meal since last Sunday. A funny concept since I spent the entire week entertaining. Note to self: cooking and entertaining are not mutually exclusive!Suffice it to say, between hosting Easter parties, our church Wednesday…
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