Our second week of family bonding over veggies proved to be just as fun as the first. No, seriously. It has been so much fun for all of us to just hang out in the kitchen, cooking and laughing together. There may be a few moments of everyone trying to take charge and be the… Continue reading family produce project-purple and white asparagus
Author: Jill Howell Designs
seasons of stories
"He made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he put eternity in man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end." Ecclesiastes 3:11. I am loving the @womenlivingwell study! I am learning about Solomon and realizing how similar his story of seeking earthly joys seems… Continue reading seasons of stories
blackberry-basil flatout pizza
After hanging out on Pinterest over the weekend, I stumbled on the most delicious looking pizza I had seen in a long time. The pin linked me to The Food Charlatan and I instantly LOVED her site. Her food looks amazing, her style is very down-to-earth, and her photos bring it all to life. And this… Continue reading blackberry-basil flatout pizza
dark chocolate chia seed pudding
Chia seeds are one of most nutritious foods you can eat. They are high in protein, fiber and omega-3s to name just a few. Making them part of your dessert is a win-win- equals parts tasty and healthy! This recipe is about as easy as you can get! The trick is to PLAN it far enough ahead… Continue reading dark chocolate chia seed pudding
stones that are alive- wait, what?
1 Peter 2:5..."you also like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." As I finished up my last day of James, a 7 week bible study I took part in, I lingered around on this verse: sometimes it just takes me… Continue reading stones that are alive- wait, what?
family produce project- rutabaga
In an effort to learn about other foods, learn kitchen skills, and practice working together, our family has taken on the weekly "Family Produce Project". Every week we will seek out a new fruit or vegetable that is either completely unfamiliar to us or that we haven't done much with before. We will scope out… Continue reading family produce project- rutabaga
the leaning boxwood
I walked out of my garage a couple of weeks ago and this caught my eye. My once straight-up-growing, symmetrical boxwood is now completely leaning forward- growing from the shady porch area towards the light. It's grown all the way to the front of the planter box, because to keep thriving in this spot, it… Continue reading the leaning boxwood
levees and friends
This past spring, our city has gone through a deluge of rain. In fact, it was the second year in a row Houston has been hit with such a downpour. The floods that ensued have been devastating. Our suburban neighborhood, designed with a levee of protection, has been one of several around the city spared… Continue reading levees and friends
tug-o-war
Tug-o-war. If you live in our neighborhood, this has been an annual tradition at the elementary school at least since my oldest daughter has been there. It is an annual competition, a tournament among the grade level classes, that earns you bragging rights for the year. This is a photo of my daughter's 3rd grade… Continue reading tug-o-war
radicchio and chicken egg roll cups
Ingredients: 3 oz. rotisserie chicken- shredded 3 egg roll wraps- unbaked 2 cups shredded radicchio lettuce 1 tsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. apple cider vinegar 1/2 tsp. frozen orange juice concentrate 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/4 tsp. ground ginger salt and pepper Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mold the egg roll wraps into… Continue reading radicchio and chicken egg roll cups
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