Bittersweet Surrender

April 17, 2013

This is a blog post I’ve been meaning to sit down and write for three days, but I’ve had neither the time nor the focus to make it a reality. In my last post, I told you about how God’s been working on this ragged heart of mine to bring healing and wholeness, freeing me from the bonds of bitterness, anger, and depression, and I’m grateful for the physical improvements that have also taken place. It has become evident to me that my pain is directly correlated to my activity; the more I move, the more I hurt. Rest allows …

A Full Heart

February 23, 2013

I wasn’t planning to post today, but sitting here in my living room with a mound of laundry on the couch to my right and a sink full of dishes beckoning to me from the kitchen, my heart is overflowing. The chores can wait, my friends; for now, I want to share what’s on my heart. A couple hours ago, I returned from a coffee date with two women who are quickly becoming dear friends. The kind of friends who make you feel loved in the midst of a simple conversation and who aren’t afraid to challenge and say hard …

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 22, 2012

My heart is swelling with gladness today as I contemplate the blessings in my life. A faithful husband, healthy children, true friendships, financial provision, returning strength… This year has been a dark one for me, but as God, in his grace, has been bringing warmth to my worn out soul these last few weeks, my eyes are starting to see his goodness more clearly. Gratitude is returning, pushing selfishness and discontentment away. Despite the daily temptation to dwell on the bad, the negative, or the not yet, for a moment, I’m trying to focus on the good. On what I …

An Update

September 27, 2012

Hello, friends. I said it on my Pepper Lynn Facebook page last week, and I’ll say it again here. I’ve missed you all. I’ve missed this space, the creativity, the community. Recipe ideas are flowing through me in a way that hasn’t happened in months, and I’m eager to get back in the saddle. The time hasn’t yet come for me to resume my regular posting schedule, but I wanted to take this opportunity to check in, touch base, and let you know about some neat things that are happening in my world. Thank you to those who offered encouragement …

A Brief Pause

August 30, 2012

There are sometimes these points in life that require us to step back and breathe, lest we be swallowed in exhaustion and defeat. I’ve been putting it off. It’s not in my nature to rest or admit weakness, but my body is clamoring, and I can ignore it no longer. Energy has been scarce these last few months and inspiration more so. Too much time has been devoted to the blog (and email and other related tasks) and not enough to my health and my family. I’ve been drowning, and though I’ve tried with all my might to pull myself …

My Week in Food {08.26.12}

August 26, 2012

This week has been both challenging and wonderful. Challenging because I’ve been feeling a little under the weather, struggling with neck pain, headaches, and stomach issues, but wonderful because these things have forced me to slow down and get some much needed rest. We had friends over on short notice yesterday, and more and more, I find some of our best meals are born out of these types of spontaneous gatherings. Our guests brought a (delicious!) salad, and we pieced together what we had to create a patchwork feast, including this grilled feta cheese and flatbread appetizer. I placed a …

My Week in Food {08.19.12}

August 19, 2012

Happy Sunday, everyone! I’m kicking off today’s edition of My Week in Food with a jazzed up version of my favorite cookout item: bratwurst. I love a good sausage, and while I’m quite content to eat it simply with the accompaniment of classic yellow mustard, this time we made a topping of caramelized onions and peppers. Since it was one of the hottest days we’ve had thus far, we opted to use the burner accessory on our gas grill instead of cooking indoors. I warmed a cast iron skillet (a recent gift from my friend, Amy!) over medium high heat, …

My Week in Food {08.12.2012}

August 12, 2012

This past week included its fair share of frozen pizza and scrambled eggs, but I do have a few highlights to share with you. These shrimp were peeled then marinated for about 30 minutes in a mixture of 1 tablespoon minced fresh mint, 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, the juice of one lime, a swirl of extra virgin olive oil, plus salt and pepper. We had the grill on low heat for fear of burning them, but we decided that in the future we’ll have to crank it up just a smidge as they took a little longer than they …

My Week in Food {08.25.12}

August 5, 2012

What a weekend this has been! Seattle area temperatures have inched into the 90′s, and we are soaking up every drop of sunshine. Eowyn had her first experience running through the sprinklers yesterday, and I am looking forward to doing that type of thing more often as the kids grow. For today’s edition of My Week in Food, I’d like to start by sharing this melon salad with ginger-mint dressing from Perry’s Plate. It caught my eye when I came across it on Pinterest, and my taste buds were not disappointed. My local grocery store was out of watermelon, so …

Introducing ZipList and a Blog Facelift

August 3, 2012

I’ve been a busy bee behind the scenes the last couple months putting together a few site updates, and I am excited to finally share them with you! Several changes went live this week, and I want to take a moment to highlight things that I’m hoping you’ll find helpful. Some of the items were implemented as a result of feedback I’ve received from readers, so if there is a feature you are seeking or if you experience problems with anything, please let me know! I value your thoughts and am always open to change and improvement. New social media …

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Bittersweet Surrender

A Full Heart

Happy Thanksgiving!

An Update

A Brief Pause

My Week in Food {08.26.12}

My Week in Food {08.19.12}

My Week in Food {08.12.2012}

My Week in Food {08.25.12}

Introducing ZipList and a Blog Facelift