Smiling is important during this time where we are all isolated and feeling the weight of the situation wherever we may be. Our sabbath breakfast a few weeks ago happened to be these delicious bagels that brought a smile to both of us.
Category: homemaking
Sabbath in the Spring: Homemade Pop Tarts
Despite not loving pop tarts as a kid, when I found out how easy they were to make, I decided it was worth a try. Maybe you will too!
Easter Thoughts and Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
Sights and sounds of the village the day before Easter and the beauty of natural dyed Easter eggs.
Step by Step Kombucha Brewing Photo Tutorial
Here’s how to make the healthy, delicious, and now trendy kombucha drink. It really is a simple process that you might learn to love!
What’s in the Fridge: Food Prep for the Week
Sunday food prep always helps the week go a little more smoothly. I can rest assured that at the minimum, there’s granola for breakfast and egg salad sandwiches for lunch. Here are a few of my Sunday staples.
#This Global Kitchen Series
When we moved overseas a year ago, I quickly realized I would be spending a lot of time in the kitchen. I wanted it to be a place that was functional and life-giving, which for me, usually means lots of color mixed with earthy textures and of course, organization. Since there is often the potential for guests, I also wanted everything in the kitchen to have a place and be easy for others to find what they need. Here’s a peak into my life in the kitchen.
Processing the Joys + Challenges of Birthdays Overseas
Birthdays are a great reason to celebrate, eat familiar food, and enjoy community when it often feels like all those things have been stripped from you (at least for a while). But what about all the opportunities for unmet expectations? Are there perks to having birthdays in a country other than your own?
Easter Overseas: A Quiet Celebration
Corporate worship took place in a house. We all sat on mattresses on the floor and the hubs and I worshiped in a language other than our own. After the message, we passed around the offering basket (a bright blue bag) as usual, each putting our hand inside and dropping colorful money. Next, we sipped hot chai and munched on banana chips as we talked (or attempted to speak) in the language.
Sabbath Breakfast Traditions
Traditions. I’m realizing they don’t have to be stressful events or grand ideas. Traditions are simply celebrations or routines that you prioritize and create on a regular basis– whether weekly, monthly, or yearly. Over time, traditions create memories for you and others that will last a lifetime.
Adapting to Life Overseas: Thoughts from the Kitchen
Daily life in the kitchen looks a lot different than it did seven months ago in the little East Coast apartment the hubs and I lived in. I listen to more podcasts, more music, and now a plethora of vocabulary for the language we are learning because it just takes more time to cook. Here are a few of my thoughts from the kitchen…