Kristin Schell
The table is all about telling stories, sharing memories, and enjoying good food together. Today, I thought I’d share a page torn straight out of my journal. Recently written, the story is as true as memory allows, although I changed the names since, well — it’s been a while. The house on Park Lane was three doors away from…
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“We always treat guests as angels, just in case.” Brother Jeremiah, early Christian monk When you say “yes” to God, allowing him to teach you about outrageous hospitality, He doesn’t disappoint. In the span of one week, I’ve learned more than my fair share of what outrageous hospitality can look like. I’ve witnessed a community pulling together to be…
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It happened today. I met The Barefoot Contessa. Yes, that contessa otherwise known as Ina Garten. My cooking idol. For this self-professed foodie meeting The Contessa ranks high upon my list of wishes. Actually, being invited to dinner at her house in the Hamptons ranks higher on my wish list, but if we are dreaming that big I would also…
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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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