by Everyday Welcome | Jun 26, 2019 | Celebrate Home, Recipes
I can’t remember the first time I had poppyseed dressing, but I do know that it left an impression, and left me hooked. I think it might’ve been on my mom’s broccoli salad… Either way, there’s something about that sweet-tart, tangy...
by Everyday Welcome | Jun 21, 2019 | Celebrate Home, Recipes
Recently when I spoke at a homeschool conference/retreat on food and faith, a fellow mom said, “you love lemon, don’t you?!” I realized, she’s right. I think there was lemon in every dish we made together at the retreat! I’ve always...
by Everyday Welcome | Jun 19, 2019 | Celebrate Home, Recipes
There’s something nostalgic about roasted chicken for me. It feels hearty and homey and like someone invested in feeding me something delicious. This maple mustard sheet pan chicken makes quick work of roasting chicken, and adds unexpected sweetness with maple...
by Everyday Welcome | Jun 17, 2019 | Celebrate Home, Recipes
One of the ideas I wanted to pursue in creating Refined Journey was the idea of having “collections” of recipes of certain types that we can return to over and over. One collection I have is a few main-dish salad recipes we can make for lunch and dinner,...
by Everyday Welcome | Jun 14, 2019 | Celebrate Home, Recipes
One of my very favorite easy lunch ideas is the now-iconic concept of easy mason jar salads. They’re on a rotating plan in our house and an integral part of the Refined Journey (my 40 day menu-planning study that incorporates biblical study for nourishing body...
by Everyday Welcome | Jun 11, 2019 | Celebrate Home, Recipes
One of my favorite places I’ve visited is the Fingerlakes region of NY. When my friend Naomi and I stayed at Pleasant Valley Inn and explored the incredible wineries, farms and sights, we enjoyed a beautiful breakfast that included freshly made yogurt panna...
