A Table Experience

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Confession- I am lost in the kitchen. After a year of living in Thailand and eating out every day, a couple months of traveling around the U.S. visiting family, and the past month of unpacking the boxes in our apartment- I think I have forgotten how to cook.

Prior to moving to Thailand, my parents gave me a book called “The Table Experience” by Devi Titus. If you have not read this book, you MUST!! Whether you are single, married, or have a family. This book is for you. I love it so much it actually plays a huge role in one of my goals for September.

I deeply believe in the importance of community and gathering together- whether this is as a family, with your spouse, or with your friends. I believe your table should be filled with laughter, stories, encouragement, and truth. The time spent around your table should be special and cherished.

My family was very intentional about sitting around the table every night growing up- and we frequently had friends or neighbors join us last minute.  I am thankful for the environment my parents created in our home and for the memories we spent bonding around our table. I yearn to recreate this tradition in my home.

While my cooking skills may be very limited and I may be quite overwhelmed at the thought of creating a menu for the week, I am determined to make our dining table a place of restoration, peace, joy, and community. I want our tiny apartment to be filled with His Spirit and our table to be covered in love.

So friends, I need your help. What are some of your favorite or go-to recipes? How do you prepare meals?