An old saying goes, “write what you know.” Samantha Keith knows her subjects inside and out. Her current book, "The Stephens’ Stories: Our Changing Family" is about a blended family told through the eyes of two children, Lane and Kassidy. Samantha checked the “write what you know” box when she got married 28 years ago to a man with two children, Seth, 4 at the time, and … [Read more...]
Pork 3 Ways
Sheet Pan Pork Tenderloin & Roasted Veggies A simple spice rub highlights the pork tenderloin’s flavor. Roasting vegetables on the same sheet pan lets them absorb the pork’s juices, creating a flavorful and convenient one-pan meal. Feel free to use any spices and vegetables your family likes or that you have available, such as potatoes, brussel sprouts, zucchini, … [Read more...]
Make it Better
New technology has improved our lives in a million ways. Medical advancements, iPhones, GPS directions in downtown Houston, the list goes on and on. I know online grocery pick-up personally saved my life when my daughters were little! New technology has also opened up new ways to decorate your home. Improved materials, installation methods and high efficiency products mean … [Read more...]
Refresh and Reset for the New Year
The word “Resolution” can feel very intimidating, especially after expending a good amount of energy between November and December. I find that using words like refresh and reset allow for a little more grace than resolution. While everyone operates in their own unique way, there are plenty of ways we can start the year in a more organized fashion…and maybe choose to persevere … [Read more...]
Against the Grain: Gluten Free in Abilene
A BIT OF HISTORY FIRST During World War II, during the Dutch famine in the Netherlands, bread became scarce. Dutch pediatrician Willem Karel Dicke noticed that none of the children with celiac disease in his hospital died. He “hypothesized that the wheat protein may be the culprit in triggering celiac disease” (www.beyondceliac.org/ celiac-disease/celiac-history). Celiac had … [Read more...]