Kristin Schell
I haven’t cooked in a month of Sundays. Maybe more like two months of Sundays. I’m sure there is a pithy quote out there about the cook who can’t cook, but I’m not up for a google search. I’m trying to be still. To calm my restless heart and trust that I’m exactly where God wants me. Have you ever…
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One of the benefits of weekend mornings is the bonus of quiet time I have to myself. I never imagined the day would come when one, much less all four, of the Littles would sleep through breakfast. The Littles aren’t so little anymore. Last weekend I re-read the cookbook Against the Grain. After six weeks of Thanksgiving through New Year’s…
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Susie and I met last week to hatch a plan for our summer Sunday suppers. We scratched our heads trying to come up with a simple way to keep sharing our weekly meals with you during the crazy, but lazy days of summer. When we cross checked our calendars, we realized we are only in town a few overlapping days…
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Three things are certain for us on Memorial Day: Rain War movie marathons The annual neighborhood Party in the Cove I’m not quitting my day job to pose as a meteorologist, but I can say for sure that if it’s Memorial Day weekend in Austin, Texas there will be rain. It’s just so. The showers; however, always give way to…
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Each week in our CSA basket a funky looking veggie appears. The first year of our farm deliveries, I marveled at the mystery vegetable, scratched my head quizzically, and banished the purple—or sometimes green—bulb to the crisper in the dreaded ‘other fridge’. The fridge intended for well-planned overflow, but in reality a landing spot where unused condiments like the pickles…
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Strawberries + balsamic vinegar = YUM Two ingredients. Two delicious dishes. Talk about a twofer! When Susie suggested a yummy soda pop pork recipe, I knew simple berries would be the perfect addition for a light springtime supper. And guess what? Balsamic strawberries are equally delicious for a salad AND dessert. Balsamic Strawberries Slice 3 cups of strawberries. In a…
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