Author Archives: kamillecscellick

What I’m Into (April Edition)

Did it seem like the month of April flew by for any of you?  We began our month here with a pukey Spring Break (literally, pukey), some fun mixed in towards the end, and the start of the Pre-Engagement course Ben and I are counseling.  Family life as five is finally  leveling out, or shallContinue reading “What I’m Into (April Edition)”

Why Calling Myself Paleo Bothers Me & Why Eating is in the Sharing (Practices of Eating)

Our family as I’ve mentioned tries to follow a paleo/primal way of eating; however, there is such looseness with that, that I don’t like calling myself a “Paleo” eater.  It’s like Christianity or any religion with it’s varied sects or denominations.  There might be one thing holding the lines together; but, everyone is at aContinue reading “Why Calling Myself Paleo Bothers Me & Why Eating is in the Sharing (Practices of Eating)”

Eating for Soul Nourishment (Practices of Eating Series)

Turning the tv on after school to find the Jetson’s was always fascinating to me.  Watching how Jane Jetson would pop in these little capsules into the microwave and out came this full fledge meal.  The same allure came from Easy Bake ovens, which I never had.  This idea surrounding food that wasn’t really foodContinue reading “Eating for Soul Nourishment (Practices of Eating Series)”

Crockpot Harissa Meat Chili (Savoring: The Practices of Eating)

I hope you’ve been following along with my practices of Eating series.  It’s a slow but steady wins the race sort of series, which hopefully will be done by the end of May.  Yet, seeing that my word of the year is Peace, and combine that with life being too short to miss, the wordContinue reading “Crockpot Harissa Meat Chili (Savoring: The Practices of Eating)”

Bread & Wine Review & Mango Chutney & Turkey Burgers (Practices of Eating)

My friend Jessica told me about the release of this book titled, Bread & Wine by an author who’s name rung a bell from way back when.  Her name was Shauna Niequist.  I remembered hearing about her from one of Rob Bell’s sermons way back in 2007.  So I did what any person would do…”aContinue reading “Bread & Wine Review & Mango Chutney & Turkey Burgers (Practices of Eating)”

The Family Dinner Table (Practices of Eating)

What does the Family Dinner table conjure up for you? Laughter, lively discussion, stiff propriety, storytelling, games, seriousness, strictly business, flavorful food, bland food, all manners no conversing?    Maybe there never was a ‘table;’ rather, it was seats sitting in silence around the television.  Or maybe as a kid you sat at the table,Continue reading “The Family Dinner Table (Practices of Eating)”

Kumquat Olive Oil Celebration Cake (Practices of Eating)

I do believe the beginnings of Spring are meant to be deeply breathed in.  While Fall calls us to make roots and hunker down, pulling out the warm quilts and hearty pot for stews…it is in the melting of frost, the saplings bursting and hidden tarragon you knew not was there.   Lent is preparingContinue reading “Kumquat Olive Oil Celebration Cake (Practices of Eating)”

Introducing Food to Babies & Children (Practices of Eating)

Yesterday I wrote about encountering shame when eating.  My friend Jessica left a thoughtful comment about how eating for her growing up became rigid, shameful and anything but fun.  After reading her comment and the obvious pain it brought, it caused my heart to twitch and rethink about how have I been in welcoming myContinue reading “Introducing Food to Babies & Children (Practices of Eating)”

Removing Shame from Eating (Practices of Eating)

Growing up we didn’t have many sweets in our house. No sugary cereals, gallons of ice cream or baked cookies. I remember feeling a little deprived, because when confronted with sweets and baked goods, my turn off switch was no where to be found. When the occasional gallon of ice cream found residence in ourContinue reading “Removing Shame from Eating (Practices of Eating)”