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Bread & Wine

“What makes me feel alive and connected to God’s voice and spirit in this world is creating opportunities for the people I love to rest and connect and be fed at my table. I believe it’s the way I was made, and I believe it matters.” Shauna Niequist I’ve rarely read a book that speaks to me like Bread and Wine by Shauna Niequist. I’ve cried, laughed, and loved my way through it as it captures and explains exactly how I feel.

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Watermelon Cucumber Cooler and Blackberry Spritzer

So refreshing! Watermelon Cucumber Cooler Watermelon, chunks Cucumber, sliced Fresh mint Trader Joes Watermelon and Cucumber Juice Add ice when ready to serve Blackberry and Basil Spritzer Blackberries Basil Mint Sparkling water or Soda Water Crush blackberries, mint, and basil together. Add sparkling water (let sit) and add ice when ready to serve. Drink markers can be a fun way to add details to a party. I had emoticon stickers and everyone picked their favorite to put on their goblet!

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ETC.

Finding this picture taken by my 3 year old today made me laugh. I’ve been working on so many fun projects and was right in the midst of “working” when I realized she’d been snapping for awhile. One project I’m in the midst of includes different variations for the recipes I’m creating. I have so many ideas that stem off of my initial recipe I thought I’d start a new “ETC” segment with you. Let me know what you think! For instance yesterday’s pancakes (which you have to make btw, they were amazing.) ETC~ Crepes with Lemon Ricotta filling, Pasta with lemon, ricotta, and basil. Top a scoop of Ricotta with strawberries and honey or blackberries and brown sugar. Add leftover ricotta to your vinaigrette or scrambled eggs. Spread ricotta and lemon over toast. And of course, lemon zest can go on everything and anything especially sauces, pastas, veggies, and dressings. We go through lemons like crazy at our house.

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