I started at least a dozen posts with wonderful recipes I intended to share over the last few days. And here it is Christmas Eve and I didn’t get around to finishing them. I guess I could claim that I’m ahead for next year instead of behind for 2008?!?! Our Christmas Eve dinner (in a mere 8 7 hours) will…
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Rabbit Etouffee
I was planning on tackling a Bon Appetit recipe for Rabbit Etouffee today. But then Littlest had to go and fall in love with the bunnies at Zilker Park this morning. I hate it when that happens.
My life is Under Construction. Seriously.
I’ve been feeling a bit out of sort lately. Just off. Like my mis en place is just not happening. We moved out of our home last February to begin a complete home renovation project. Part of my unsettledness (is that a word?) is that we’ve been in a rent house for nearly 9 months. All our stuff is in…
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Back in the Saddle
It’s um, er, well, uh…it’s been a while. Since Christmas Worthy Potatoes to be exact. Geez that seems like a lifetime ago. Suffice it to say things around The Schell Cafe have been a tad crazed. To avoid the risk of sounding like a country western song gone worse, I’ll spare you the long version and catch you up with…
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Recipe Swap
I’ve been missing in action the last couple of days. See, I woke up on Monday morning and got it! You know that sentimental, holiday glow feeling. It hit me head on and quite unexpectedly. It’s hot outside here in Texas, we are knee deep in school plays, house renovation plans and daily logistics of running a family of six. …
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The Red Plate
When I was growing up my mother had a red plate and in fancy writing it said ‘You Are Special Today’. My brother, sister and I were always eager (and let’s face it down right competitive) to do something special to earn the red plate at dinner time. I’ve thought about getting the red plate for my own children and…
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