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September 16, 2011

Welcome to Inspiration Friday No. 32!

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Can you feel it in the air? Did it come in with a rush for you? Or, is it creeping in slowly with a little tinge here and there? We’re feeling it here At The Picket Fence..finally! It’s Fall and it has shown up in all it’s autumnal glory! We clung to the last remnants of Summer as long as possible but now we are embracing Autumn with open arms! Welcome Fall and Welcome Friends to Inspiration Friday!
Before we jump into this week’s inspiration we want to announce the winner of our Signs By Andrea Giveway..
Eryn from Cookies For Dinner!!

Congratulations! You can contact us through out contact page and we’ll give you all the details.  A big thank you to Andrea for sponsoring this fabulous giveaway and for being a great supporter of At The Picket Fence!
Now you all know how much your links each week inspire us. In fact we often copycat your wonderful projects, recipes and ideas. You also may know how much we adore Debbie from Refresh Restyle.  I think at least once a week one of us calls the other and says, “Did you see what Debbie did this week?!” She’s one talented gal and her lovely Fall Mantle is no exception…
She calls it Simply. Falling. Leaves…we call it Simply. Gorgeous. 
Heather decided this week she’d give Debbie’s mantle the old copycat “college try” and use it as inspiration for her own mantle.
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I wanted to use items I already have and I don’t have a lovely white mantle like Debbie has (I’m working on wearing down sweetly convincing Bama Boy to let me paint the fireplace). I also wanted to avoid having to take my big heavy mirror down…
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so I temporarily covered it up with burlap and ribbon! I’ll give more instructions on that and sharing the details of how I put my mantle together and how to make the monogrammed pumpkin coming up soon! So did do you see Debbie’s inspiration? I sure hope so, cause I do and I’m reminded of her talent every time I see it! 
Thanks Debbie for inspiring my copycat mantle!
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Now onto our Friday Features!
All Aboard for a Train Party hosted by Alyssa at Sweet Sewn Stiches! Alyssa created this adorable birthday party for her son…
and she held it at a park which we all know is not an easy feat! Alyssa created boxed lunches, build your own train crafts and they wrapped up the party with a train ride!
Visit Alyssa to see all of the creative ideas for this super cute train party!
Up next..we all need a “command center” in our home but Iesha at The Uncluttered Lifestyle took it up a notch!
We think this is a wonderful marriage of beauty and practicality and we love the little homage paid to her husband here.  To see the tutorial and read more about Command Station visit The Uncluttered Lifestyle!
Missy of Defining Designs made a stunning transformation to what started out as a ho-hum table!
Her “new” table looks fabulous in her dining room and she gives some hints and tips on how you can do the same thing! Visit Defining Designs to get the details!
The thing we love most about Inspiration Friday is the variety of posts you share with us! Catie from Catie’s Corner is a perfect example of that! She has started a Frivolous Fashion Friday and we think it’s Fabulous..was that enough “F” words for you? grin. Each week she puts together several adorable outfits based on a theme…
This past week’s theme was GREEN! We love seeing the ensembles that Catie comes up with and we love the creativity it takes to put these fashion board together! You can visit Catie every Friday for some fashion inspiration!
Up last but definitely not least. You know what suckers we are for an inspiring story and there’s not much that’s more inspiring than a celebration of marriage! Taryn, from Design, Dining and Diapers (don’t you love that name?!), and her husband Brian celebrate their anniversary every year with other family members that all share the same anniversary month including parents and grandparents! This year was Taryn’s turn to host…
they all met at a restaurant where Taryn used her talent to create a lovely table setting
we loved these winecork placecards but we love even more the celebration of a combined 137 years of marriage! Now that’s inspiring! Visit Taryn at Design, Dining and Diapers to see the lovely couples!
Thank you to all of our features this week as well as to all of you who share your amazing ideas, projects and inspiration with us each and every week! If you were featured today (or have been featured in the past) please grab the featured at button code located in our sidebar!
Are you following At The Picket Fence on Facebook?  Don’t forget we feature many of your links during the week on our Facebook Page! If you’ve been featured there, grab a button as well! Thank you to everyone who shared so many fabulous posts with us last week!  We appreciate you!
Now it’s time to share with us what has inspired you this week!
Thank you so much for joining us for Inspiration Friday at the Fence,
When you are done linking up head over and party with the other Friday Party Friends:

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Now all ya PARTY PEOPLE it’s time to link on up…here’s the rules!
  • Friend At The Picket Fence in some capacity
  • Link Up any post you’ve written that has Inspired You and will Inspire Others-it can be a home improvement project, craft, recipe, story, devotional…if it inspires link it up!
  • Be sure to link back to your original post and not just your url (main blog address)
  • Please post our button (code in the sidebar) or a text link on your blog so others can join in the fun! (MANDATORY)
  • Visit another guest. Please try and visit at least the link directly above and below you! We try to visit as many posts as we can but as Inspiration Friday grows and especially during the busy summer months, sometimes we miss some and for that we apologize.  It makes us feed good knowing others are visiting people as well!  Thank you..it truly means a lot to us!

We would love to recommend this fabulous post over at Crafter Minds for a quick tutorial on partying at a linky party! We couldn’t say it better ourselves! “Linky Party Like a Dinner Party?”

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  1. Bella Vista Cottage says

    September 15, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Heather and Vanessa, thanks for hosting another lovely party….looking forward to it.

    Barb ♥

    Reply
  2. Ann from On Sutton Place says

    September 15, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Yay! I’m number 1!! I am SO excited…can’t believe it. Thank you so much for hosting…love all the mosaics. I’ll be back later to visit some links.

    Reply
  3. Ginger Zuck says

    September 15, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Congratulations to all your features. Loved them all! I’m very inspired.

    Reply
  4. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    September 15, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Thanks for hosting Girls and great features! Martina

    Reply
  5. NanaDiana says

    September 15, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    What a great post- and I LOVE your mantle. It is absolutely lovely…an original!..but inspired by another original…is that a copy?;>) Love all your picks this week and I will pop to visit them later tonight-xo Diana

    Reply
  6. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    September 15, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Thanks for hosting ladies!

    Reply
  7. Lakeshore Cottage Living says

    September 15, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    Oh I love that outfit! I am going right over to check it out!

    Reply
  8. Leslie says

    September 15, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    PARTY?!?!?! Party? Did Y’ALL say PARTEE??? Here I am! We can start!
    Love the featured ladies ideas—soooooooooo creative they are!
    I am submitting the baby shower I just hosted last month…it was a PARTY too!
    Blessings sweet thangs!
    love ya!
    ~me

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  9. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    September 15, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Great features girls and thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  10. Catie @ Catie's Corner says

    September 15, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Ahhh, thanks for the feature ladies!! I love putting those posts together, soo much fun. I need to get my rear in gear and start putting together this week’s Frivolous Fashion Friday post. I’m thinking the color this week will be orange and brown. Thanks soo much for hosting!! I love to party with you two! = )

    ~ Catie

    Reply
  11. Rosemary@villabarnes says

    September 15, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting. Nice features.

    Reply
  12. ⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜@ Debbiedoos blogging and blabbing says

    September 15, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Debbie, is so very talented! Love the copy cat, nice job Heather. Thanks for hosting gals!

    Reply
  13. refresh reStyle says

    September 15, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I’m sitting here grinning from Ear to Ear :)…Thanks so much for all compliments! Y’all inspire me too! Your mantle looks great, and I don’t know if you remember but my frame was a cover up too! I can’t wait to visit your features! Love you girls! Thanks for the party and the shout out!
    Debbie

    Reply
  14. CalypsoInTheCountry says

    September 15, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Great features – Thanks for hosting today!
    -Shelley

    Reply
  15. Melissa Miller says

    September 15, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Vanessa thank you for hosting and getting in touch with me earlier. It was great to hear from you. It had been too long my sweet friend.
    I will enjoy browsing all of the beautiful inspiration shown above. Gorgeous!

    Warmly, ~Melissa

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  16. Tres Chere says

    September 15, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting! Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

    Reply
  17. Natasha in Oz says

    September 15, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    Thanks for having me today. It looks like there will be lots of Fall posts this weekend!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.
    xo

    Reply
  18. Sherry says

    September 15, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Your mantel is wonderful! I need that command center! Great features! Thanks for having us over!
    Sherry

    Reply
  19. Honey at 2805 says

    September 15, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    I like your new look! Thanks for hosting ladies, and being such good friends!

    Reply
  20. Lynn@ The Vintage Nest says

    September 15, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    you surely picked some fabulous inspiration this week and that mantle!….oh my,it’s wonderful!

    Reply
  21. Sherry @ No Minimalist Here says

    September 15, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Hi Ladies, Thanks for all the inspiration and for hosting.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

    Reply
  22. Vivienne @ the V Spot says

    September 16, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    I love both versions of the Falling Leaves! The features are all fabulous too. Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  23. Mary Ellen says

    September 16, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Thank you again for such a great party! I love the features this week- that command center is such a great idea!

    Reply
  24. Alyssa says

    September 16, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    Amazing mantle! And WOW…thank you for the FABULOUS feature! I always look forward to your fun link parties!!

    Alyssa
    http://www.SweetSewnStitches.com

    Reply
  25. Nancy says

    September 16, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting!

    Reply
  26. Laura Beth says

    September 16, 2011 at 2:47 AM

    I’m loving your mantle & am SO glad FALL is almost here 😉 Thanks for hosting the party!

    Reply
  27. Zuni says

    September 16, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    I’m new to blogging…lucky me that I found your blog. I love the variety. I’m following you and Liked you 🙂 .

    Reply
  28. Lynn at Cottage and Creek says

    September 16, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    Thanks for hosting this very inspiring party. I love this time of year and know I’ll get lots of great ideas as I travel around to the various participants. I love your mantle too. Great job!
    ~Lynn

    Reply
  29. Debra @ Common Ground says

    September 16, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Hey Heather, love your interpretation of the leaves on burlap, such a neat idea! just linked up, thanks for hosting, xoxo D

    Reply
  30. Cindy says

    September 15, 2011 at 9:16 PM

    Such great features! Thanks so much for the party!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

    Reply
  31. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says

    September 16, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Aww thanks so much for sharing my anniversary celebration post! I love this think party because it’s so different and unique. Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  32. Sarah @ Modern Country Style says

    September 16, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Oooh, I love your mantles!! I’m so exciting that we’re getting into autumn!! It’s one of my favourite times of year.

    Thank you for hosting!

    Sarahxxx

    Reply
  33. Christie says

    September 16, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    Heather, I love the mantle! I need to get movin’ as I love the fall colors! Yours looks great! Thank you for hosting! I have missed joining the fun! Christie

    Reply
  34. Karen says

    September 16, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    what great inspiration you have shared with us this week. Thanks for hosting. We are feeling the air all the way down in MS. Great football weather for Friday night!

    Reply
  35. Richella says

    September 16, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    What beautiful things you’ve featured here! This is always such a nice party.

    I was inspired to create some new fall decorations while spending absolutely no money. With two kids in college this fall, I really don’t need to be spending money–but I wanted some new things! So I used what I had and created a couple of new things. I’m pleased with the results!

    Thank you so much for hosting! Y’all have a great weekend!

    Reply
  36. Diann says

    September 16, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    The mantel red turned out wonderful! thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  37. Shelia says

    September 16, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Thank you ladies for hosting your most wonderful party! 🙂
    Be a couple of sweeties,
    Shelia 😉

    Reply
  38. Tracy Suzanne says

    September 16, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Great party Ladies. Thanks so much for hosting and letting me be a part of it. I’ll be sure to share your link today.

    Have a fun weekend.
    Hugs…Tracy 🙂

    Reply
  39. Michell @ Girl In Air says

    September 16, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Wow! That’s a ton of link ups…I might just be here all day! Thanks so much for hosting!!

    Reply
  40. stefanie says

    September 16, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    lots of great ideas…thanks!

    Reply
  41. Erin @ EKat's Kitchen says

    September 17, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Ladies, I’m a little late to the party (#267!!!) But I wanted to thank you for the inspiration for these fabulous pizzas. 🙂

    Reply
  42. the poor sophisticate says

    September 17, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    I adore your blog it is so stunning!!! Beautiful work! Thanks also for stopping by mine! Glad to be your newest follower 🙂

    Reply
  43. Courtney ~ French Country Cottage says

    September 17, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Hey girls!!! Loving the copycat mantel – it turned out gorgeous Loving the features too!Thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  44. The Uncluttered Lifestyle says

    September 18, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Hi Ladies. Thanks so much for hosting the party and for featuring my command center. The hubby actually uses it since I included the Star Trek symbol! Score one for organization!

    Reply
  45. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    September 18, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    I’m late but I’m here! Thanks for hosting! Gorgeous mantels – I’m feeling inspired for sure!

    Reply

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"Define your day", she told me as I held my newbor "Define your day", she told me as I held my newborn son. My mom and I were talking about how blurred my days and nights had become and how easy it would be to just stay in my pajamas 24/7. She encouraged me to make an attempt to put on 'real' clothes in the morning even if they were just nice sweatpants (bonus if they were clean!) and to throw a little bit of makeup on. That simple advice helped chart a course for my years of motherhood that continues today. And recently I began thinking about how critical it is that we not only seek wisdom from those ahead of us in our stage of life but that we are willing to apply it as well.

So, I asked this question on my personal Facebook page; "What is something you feel you've done well to create a peaceful/meaningful home for yourself and your family?" The catch was that the question was geared towards women in the 40+ age range. The responses came flooding in and were so wonderful and insightful. So, I'm going to be starting a new series where I share this wisdom with you and will include the first name of the woman who offered it. 

Today we start with Alison who said "I learned to set my alarm early to get up and moving before my kids woke up. I showered, got dressed and did my devotions while the house was quiet. It set my heart and perspective for each day.”

Is this something you do in your life too? What wisdom would you offer to a mom of young children?

I truly think our culture would greatly benefit from more women in different seasons of life being willing to invest in each other. 🍂

#wearthehomemakers #homemaking #motherhood #parentingwisdom
If bread pudding is on the dessert menu at a resta If bread pudding is on the dessert menu at a restaurant I’m definitely ordering it! It’s one of my all time favorite treats. So I decided to try my hand at making some here at home with a little fall twist and it was SO delicious!! 🍎

Ingredients:

6 slices of day old bread (french, sourdough or even brioche works great)
2 cups of heavy cream
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
For the apples:
3 peeled and chopped apples of a tart variety
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons flour (or corn starch)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350
Cut bread into cubes and place in a greased 8 1/2 x 11 baking dish
Whisk together in a bowl the eggs, cream, vanilla, rum, cinnamon and nutmeg and then pour it over the bread cubes. In a separate bowl, mix together the apples, brown sugar and flour/corn starch. Pour the apple mixture on top of the bread mixture making sure to spread the apples evenly across every part of the bread mixture.
Bake for 45 minutes. 
Enjoy!

#falldesserts #breadpudding #fallrecipes #desserts
When one kiddo wakes up not feeling well after onl When one kiddo wakes up not feeling well after only a week of school, you take the opportunity to make Saturday a truly restful day. Pancakes on the griddle, puttering around the yard admiring the way the limelights have begun their autumn journey from white to green to pink. Sprinkling touches of fall around the house a little bit at a time. Savoring the slowness of it all and taking care of my people in this place that provides us all with a respite from the world even if just for a day.

Hope you’re weekend is off to a great start and that you make it a priority to slow down for a bit and soak up the beauty around you. 🍂

#wearethehomemakers #homemaking #falldecorating
As summer slips into fall, I can’t help but thin As summer slips into fall, I can’t help but think about how grateful I am for the reminders all around me of God’s Sovereignty over everything including the seasons. It can be challenging in our world today to trust that there isn’t a single thing happening that surprises Him.

In a way, decorating my home to reflect the changing season serves as a tangible reminder of this trust. Even something as simple as seeing a pumpkin on my mantel or a basket of mums on the coffee table fill me with peace because they represent the things that remain constant and true.

“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.” Isaiah 40:8

#wearthehomemakers #homemaking #club31women
I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consumin I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consuming seasonal decorating. When I think back on the years where I would feel all of the pressure to come up with something fresh and creative I’m seriously embarrassed. Truly. Because it was such a waste. A waste of my time, my energy, my resources. Something clicked with me a few years ago. I was just done. I needed to simplify. I needed to not spend an obscene amount of time looking at fireplace mantels on Pinterest and trying to figure out how to make mine look amazing. I needed to put it all in the proper place in my heart and my mind. Which meant, it had to go waaaaayyyy down on the priority list. So far down it almost wasn’t on it. And I needed to confess to the Lord that I had allowed it to become an idol. 

Yes, I want to have a home that I enjoy. Yes, I love pretty things. But something really amazing happened when I finally released it all. When I decided to not give into the pressure and panic I would feel when I would scroll through my Instagram feed. When I just laid it all down and said…enough. There was this incredible irony in it. Because, the less time I took to decorate my home for each season, the more I found myself loving the results. I think that all along I had just been getting in my own way. It’s really taken a lot of time and prayer for me to finally be at a place where even though I still struggle with insecurities and I still have doubts from time to time, I’m becoming increasingly more confident in who God created me to be. And, just like my home, I’m finding that as I relax into myself, letting go of the comparisons and the pressure, the more I can actually lean into the calling He has placed on my life. 🍂

Leave a comment if you can relate! 

#wearethehomemakers #homemaking
“As the alluring song of September begins to whi “As the alluring song of September begins to whisper in my ear, my passionate spirit yearns for the splendor of its promise.” (Peggy Toney Horton)

Happy September dear friends! While I’m not quite ready to let go of summer and I plan to make the most out of the lingering, warm days, I’ll admit to starting to think about my fall decor this year. And one way to get inspired is to take a look back at previous years. Here’s just a glimpse at some of the ways I’ve welcomed Autumn to my home! 🍂

#september #falldecorating #falldecor #falldecoratingideas #wearethehomemakers
Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning the corner and getting closer to fall but I’m not quite ready to let summer go. So I’ll just be over here continuing to whip up some super simple summer meals for my family that frankly can be enjoyed in any season. These shrimp rolls I made the other night were definitely a hit and would be great for any of your upcoming holiday weekend gatherings!

Shrimp Rolls 🍤

Ingredients
1-2 lbs of shrimp that is peeled, deveined and tail off (If using frozen make sure it’s thawed completely)
1/3 cup mayonnaise 
1/2 of a lemon
2 Tbsps chopped scallions
1 Tbsp chopped dill
1 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
1 Tsp of Old Bay seasoning (more if you like!)
pinch of sea salt and pinch of black pepper
Hoagie Rolls
Softened butter

Directions: Gently pat the shrimp with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Roughly chop the shrimp and place in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, squeeze half of lemon and stir to combine before adding in the scallions, dill and parsley. Stir to combine and then add the additional seasonings. Spread butter on hoagie rolls and toast in the oven until lightly browned. Pile on the shrimp mixture and enjoy! 

#shrimproll #foodie #weeknightdinner #easydinner #seafoodlover
Today has been a very Monday-ish kind of Monday. W Today has been a very Monday-ish kind of Monday. We woke up to the sound of chainsaws and rushed downstairs to find that our backyard neighbors were having two of the huge trees that line our shared fence removed. These trees have been here longer than the neighborhood and no, they weren't dead or causing damage to roofs, foundations, etc. They were beautiful and gave us wonderful privacy. We had no notice of this happening so this came as quite a shock. Because we were given no notice, we didn't have the chance to cover our outdoor furniture or plants and everything is now coated in a thick layer of sawdust including the fresh bark we recently put in the garden beds. And now our lovely privacy is gone, replaced by a direct view of an above ground pool and RV. I know, I know, it's totally a first world, privileged kind of problem to have. But, now we have to spend thousands of dollars on plants to try and recapture some semblance of privacy. Now we have days worth of clean up to do after we had JUST done a massive freshening up of our backyard. My overarching feeling has just been weariness at the way our world is today.

I think about how often we try to do right by people, to be respectful and courteous. To be thoughtful and considerate. And it’s not reciprocated. How its starting to seem more and more like people have just given up on those seemingly small niceties. And my soul just feels heavy. Because I feel like so much of what used to be common courtesy is not so common anymore. Drivers on the roads are angrier and more reckless than ever before. Red lights being run are an everyday occurrence around town. On our recent family vacation, I heard more people using the F word out in public than ever before even while around children. Where are manners? Where is kindness? I'm finding myself being surprised when someone is thoughtful because it seems like a rarity. And that's just all on a micro, local level. Don't even get me started on the insanity in our world/culture. After I returned from grocery shopping (which can also be soul crushing), I found myself desperate for a reminder of the truth. 

*Part 2 continued in the comments.*
How often is it in our lives that we don’t fully How often is it in our lives that we don’t fully grasp our strengths or our weaknesses until we are put to the test? Little did I know how much I would love my role as a wife, mother and homemaker until I became one. And that in my endeavor to do those roles to the best of my ability, it would bring to the forefront gifts and talents and blessings that I use outside of these walls.

As I water others, I’m watered too because it brings such joy to care for those around me. But it can also make me see more clearly the areas in which I’m lacking and be a very humbling reminder of how much I still need to grow and learn.

Proverbs 11:25 says, “Whoever brings blessing will be enriched and one who waters will himself be watered.”

Have you done any ‘watering’ of others this week? How has it blessed and ‘watered’ you in return?
“Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you “Mom, this is one of my favorite meals that you make.” Statements like this from my kids fill me with so much joy and such a sense of assurance that my role as the maker of this home is one that makes an impact on them in both big and small ways. It’s not just sheet pan shrimp boil. 

It’s nourishment
It’s time together around the table
It’s laughing as we try to get the butter sauce out of the pan
It’s a memory
It’s an imprint on their lives 

The ordinary act of making a meal becomes EXTRAordinary. And I try to keep that in mind as I do this task day in and day out, year after year. 

***

Ingredients: 
1 pound baby red or yellow potatoes
Green beans or corn (4 ears cut in half) whichever you prefer
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp coarse sea salt and pinch of black pepper 
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (12.8-ounce) package smoked andouille sausage, thinly sliced
Crusty bread for dipping 

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook potatoes until just tender, about 10 minutes. Put potatoes, shrimp, sausage and green beans or corn on baking sheet. Pour butter over top. Sprinkle with old bay seasoning and salt and pepper. Mix well to combine. Bake for about 12 minutes or until shrimp is pink. 

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