Kristin Schell
One of the best things about having tween daughters is spending time with them in the kitchen. Littlest is always ‘up the counter’ and has been by my side in the kitchen since she was in a highchair. But, the older two girl Littles—who are really not so little anymore—are busy coming and going with longer days filled with…
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What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of bread? I’ve been thinking about bread lately. Over the past few weeks I’ve tested several recipes, learning much as I go, but generally pleased with the results. I mean what’s not to love about a loaf of warm, fresh-baked bread, straight from the oven? Google ‘bread’ and…
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I’m sharing the recipe for the much anticipated (at least by those who have had them!) Granola Balls at the inspiring new Ditch the Box website created by my friend Kristi Willis. Full of recipes, tips and practical information, Ditch the Box is a go-to resource for learning to cook with real, wholesome foods. I’m honored to be a contributor…
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One bite of this cornbread and you’ll immediately think of your grandmother, or your aunt, or your mother’s best friend’s sister’s cousin. Whatever path your memory takes you down, you’ll land in a nostalgic reverie of cornbreads past, smack dab at the intersection of skillet bread and Jiffy corn pudding. When you consider it’s down-home, southern comfort-food appeal, this recipe…
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Breakfast. For years I’ve eaten egg whites. Usually omelette style with spinach or leftover vegetables from the night before. When I’m not in the mood for straight up egg whites, I make this version of blueberry pancakes. So here we are Day #1 of the 40 Day Plant Strong Challenge and my normal is no longer normal. Luckily I…
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I’m pretty sure this recipe came straight from Heaven. Heaven by way of The Amateur Gourmet’s community website which attributes the recipe to Susan Silberstein’s cookbook Hungry for Health. When I gave the Littles a taste of these delicious bars one of them exclaimed, “These are even better than Nutter Butter Bars!” After several test runs, I made only minor…
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