Author Archives: kamillecscellick
Curse of Being a Hospitable Doer
There’s a curse in the realm of hospitality, or opening up your home, your space, your life when you become the “doer,” the “Yes” person (adoringly called the ‘Yes’ers’). And it doesn’t take hard examination within a crowd of people to see who the ‘doers’ are. The doers are the ones who are reliable, evenContinue reading “Curse of Being a Hospitable Doer”
Vegan Kale Salad with Creamy Spicy Cashew Dressing
For Father’s Day, I prepared a slow roasted pork ribs along with this salad. Nothing quite like giving Ben a hearty Paleo Pork ribs with homemade barbecue sauce. And nothing like me trying to push the veggies on him. His take on most veggies is he eats them because he knows he should, not becauseContinue reading “Vegan Kale Salad with Creamy Spicy Cashew Dressing”
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Ode to Pastry Crust
Baking is a science I am the chemist, Would Mr. Brown be shocked to see this. A tart crust’s flakiness is essential. Like buttery lines of thin vellum, Slowly dissolves in your mouth. Mixing flour, salt, and sugar Produces a mixture like soft Hawaiian sand. I chop cold butter into tiny blocks,Continue reading “Ode to Pastry Crust”
Where I Lay Bare the Real Me on Pregnancy, Labor, & Our Third Child
My soul has been stripped at times throughout this pregnancy. There are moments where I see the light of joy & hope and cling to it, hearing U2 in the background, I waited patiently for the Lord, He inclined and heard my cry. He lifted me up out of the pit, out of theContinue reading “Where I Lay Bare the Real Me on Pregnancy, Labor, & Our Third Child”
Summer Equals Swim Lessons
Share the Table within Community (Guest post: Megan)
About Megan: I live in Portland, Oregon with my husband and our one-year-old twin daughters. The last year and nine months have been an absolute blur – I can’t tell you what I’ve been doing besides changing diapers and feeding babies – but somewhere along the way I started writing again, about life and newContinue reading “Share the Table within Community (Guest post: Megan)”
Finding Joy in Meal Preparation
The first part was written two years ago when my oldest was just beginning physical therapy for her sensory processing, low muscle tone & gross motor delays. Worry overcame and this is me reminding myself to live mindful in the present. My heart is filled with joy when I see my little girl accomplishContinue reading “Finding Joy in Meal Preparation”
Share the Table Thursday: It’s Summer
It’s summer & sharing the table has never been easier. We let down pretenses, unwind with warmer temperatures & eat like Eden breezes past. Assortment plattersBerries & cherriesCheeses & meatsAdd some nutsSugar snap peas, kale saladCrackers or bread Sparkling water with citrus twist Grilled salmon, seared steakGuacamole, salsa & chips No need to make itContinue reading “Share the Table Thursday: It’s Summer”
Backdoor Hospitality 