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For as long as I can remember I've been making things with my hands. You name the craft, I have most likely tried my hand at it.
That is why it thrills me to be able to offer to you whatever is currently coming out of my craft studio, herb garden or kitchen to help you live a beautiful, natural life.
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xo, Patty
It has been such a mild winter here in Southern California that our summer baring apple tree decided to bloom and produce a winter crop. It was a small harvest and the apples didn't quite reach their normal size for eating fresh but they were delicious just the same. The question then became, what do we do with the harvest.
Why make easy apple turnovers, of course!
I took advantage of a weekend with my six year old grandson and enlisted his help in making hand pies. Baking always takes on an adventurous spirit when you add in a small child. I love having kids in the kitchen now that I'm a grandma. It wasn't always the case when my plate was full and the children were mine.
I think one of the perks of being a grandmother as opposed to a mother, is the intentional time you can spend with your grandchildren.
You have time to slow down and use each encounter as a time to teach and share life lessons, whether that’s how to do things with your hands or how to process things with your heart.
It’s a well earned and appreciated perk for sure.
I thought about all this as I spent time with Jon this weekend. As he mixed the apples with sugar and cinnamon and rolled out the dough, what was he taking in? What did he see in me that would serve him well in the future? What did he learn as we made our apple turnovers, besides how to use a fork to crimp them shut?
The amazing thing is that none of this has to be formal or planned out. As grandmothers this privilege is part of our right of passage. Our lives well-lived equip us for the challenge. We need only be aware, be mindful and be thankful for the opportunity to do our part.
Oh, and a little flour flying in the kitchen never hurts!
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