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The Monthly Gathering Collection
View post: The Monthly Gathering Collection“I want to paint,” I said to my husband Monday night. It had been awhile the last time I painted and just like baking, painting is one of my hobbies I enjoy. Growing up, we were always doing crafts or fun acrylic paintings with friends. Watercolor is something I got into around 2019 with a…
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October’s Gathering
View post: October’s GatheringI have done all the fun stuff to create my bakery (LLC, Food Handler’s certified, registered with Department of Health Services, logo, business account, and business cards). It’s official and now, so is planning and creating the monthly menus. I love setting the menus–what flavors work well together and with the season. My first menu…
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Nourish and Savor: Summer
View post: Nourish and Savor: SummerEnd of May Tacos and peach salsa: A Tuesday afternoon and still had not decided on dinner, but tacos came to mind. I had never made tortillas before but I thought maybe I could do it..they turned out so good! A restaurant worthy meal served in the comfort of home. I checked what I had…
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Coming Soon
View post: Coming SoonFor one of my classes in college, we were tasked to create a bakery/storefront. We went through the whole process: layout of equipment, measuring, the name, even touring several restaurants and bakeries to get ideas. Mine was called Knead Donuts (because everyone needs donuts). I thought I was so clever with the name, but now…
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Nourish and Savor
View post: Nourish and SavorIt’s been several months since I’ve gotten to do a monthly Nourish and Savor. Life got busy. Busy with the day to day, hobbies, baby growing, and cooking/baking in between moments. I don’t want to miss out on featuring the yummy food we had during those months, so I will be combining it for a…
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Twelve Months of Motherhood: What I’ve Learned, Loved, and Lived Through
View post: Twelve Months of Motherhood: What I’ve Learned, Loved, and Lived ThroughAs I start to think about how Lonnie has grown between 10-12 months, I just can’t help but to think “where did my little baby go?” I have been scrapbooking each month for his baby book. Even just the differences from 6 months to now, he has lost some of his baby features. Time flew…
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The Taste of Summer
View post: The Taste of SummerI love a a good fire pit. The sounds of the cracking wood, sparks flying, and toasting marshmallows for s’more’s. Sounds and smells can trigger memories of childhood. I’ve been missing summers spent in Alabama. The warm, humid days spent playing tennis or out on the lake, and the evenings gathered around the picnic table…
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Nine Months of Motherhood: What I’ve Learned, Loved, and Lived Through
View post: Nine Months of Motherhood: What I’ve Learned, Loved, and Lived ThroughHow do I already have a 9 month old? “What theme are you doing for his first birthday?” His birthday? Wow, time slow down. He’s growing every day. Before becoming a mother, I always looked forward to feeding him solids. What will be his favorite food? While pregnant, I saved so many ideas on what…
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Nourish and Savor
View post: Nourish and SavorI want to share some of the yummy bites I cooked during the month of January. Last month, I was in such a rush and tried to fit in all the “recipes I wanted to bake” by Christmas. Then I realized, it’s okay, just take in every moment with my baby and gave myself until…
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Nourish and Savor
View post: Nourish and SavorI want to share some of the yummy bites I cooked during the month of December. I love baking and I had quite a few recipes in mind I wanted to try, (which is always how it is) but only had a chance to tackle a few. After traveling, our little guy caught a cold,…
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About the Author
Hello, I’m Katie. Welcome to Gathered and Growing!
I’m a Certified Culinary Medicine Professional and a home cook at heart, as well as a first time mom. I love sharing wholesome recipes and approachable nutrition tips, inviting others to grow in health, faith, and connection around the table.
