Kristin Schell
Our neighborhood takes on a different rhythm in summertime. The predictable daily school routines and work patterns are off-kilter. Summer brings a refreshing pace, for sure. But with all the coming and going, I miss seeing everyone on a regular basis. Inspired by my neighbor Doris’ delicious peaches, and bacon left over from breakfast, I decided to kick our summer…
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Okay, y’all. To keep life simple at the holidays, I’m sharing a five-ingredient recipe your guests will beg you to make for each gathering for months to come: Cranberry Pistachio Gruyère Croutons. Doesn’t that sound fancy? Wait till I tell you how easy they are to make. These savory-sweet bites start with store-bought bread (hooray!). Go to the bakery section…
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When frost lines your window panes, the first thing I reach for is a warm beverage. I love to serve a hot drink to friends gathered at the table during the colder months. Mulled cider is a usual staple. But sometimes, it’s fun to shake up old traditions and see if you can find a new favorite. I think I’ve…
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You can never have too much of a good thing, right? I shared a delicious Chex Mix recipe earlier this fall, and so many of y’all have gobbled it right up. I can’t blame you—homemade Chex Mix is definitely a favorite around the Schell house. We love it so much that we’ve put yet another kind of Chex Mix into…
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After almost twenty years of motherhood, I still have picky eaters in my house. And I bet you do too. It’s not fun to be a short order cook, is it? Your husband is on keto, your daughter can’t stand broccoli, your son is allergic to gluten. Sometimes there are so many quirks and food restrictions to keep track of,…
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October is wonderful, isn’t it? Like Anne of Green Gables said, “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” I certainly can’t blame her: who doesn’t love the brilliant blue skies, the cooler weather, the beautiful mums? But to me, I love October because in my house, it’s the beginning of soup season. Let’s be honest:…
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