Of late I’ve been reading about eating. Yes, eating. How eating is something we often don’t spend much time thinking about, because, well…we do it everyday in this Western world. But, did you know that in Ancient Near East culture, it was gathering around the table & sharing a meal where covenants were created andContinue reading “Sacramental Act of Sharing Your Table”
Category Archives: Food at the Table
How a Sourdough Cashew Bread & I Met
I’ve been salivating over The Urban Poser’s sourdough cashew bread for a while, but I haven’t had time to make it. That is until now. And all I can wonder is, “why haven’t I done this long before?” Yesterday I processed the raw, organic cashews with filtered water. Then, added the probiotic (mine wasContinue reading “How a Sourdough Cashew Bread & I Met”
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)”
Walnut Roasted Red Pepper Dip
It’s five minutes before my oldest arrives on the bus, so here you go. Straight forward dip for those who can eat nuts, but avoiding all other allergens. I love it and so does everyone who tastes it. Add more cumin, more acid from the lemon, or heat from the red pepper chili flakes. ServeContinue reading “Walnut Roasted Red Pepper Dip”
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