![]() ![]() ![]() It’s often when we kick off our shoes, settle in, and accept the gracious welcome someone offers, that both the giver and the receiver gain the gift of honest friendship. And always, genuine hospitality involves honesty and vulnerability. I’m learning that everyday welcome is often as much about gracefully receiving hospitality from others, as it is about setting a table or preparing a meal in my own home. A warm frittata baked while sleepy babies ride on mama-hips, late nights and bare-feet and cozy couches in the homes of friends who’ve walked hard roads and made sweet memories, and twenty-minute park dates squeezed in between toddler naps and portrait sessions- these are all reminders that God works through community and vulnerability, and that genuine relationship is worth fighting for. Other times, I soak up the grace poured out, because I can sense it comes first from the One who gifts us each with the ability to give that grace. Sometimes it’s hard for me to accept the welcome of others, because I feel undeserving or I don’t want to inconvenience. Being in a former hometown with so many memories, squeezing in whatever few minutes we could, has been a gift in a season often marked by longing for those deep “pajama friendships,” the kind where even after months and miles or even years apart, you don’t miss a beat in getting right to the heart of talking about how things really are. Place puff pastry sheets on board and slice each sheet into six equal strips. We’ve had the opportunity to stay with good friends who had just become parents when we last saw them, and who now raise two incredible, sweet, melt-your-heart adorable little boys. Heat bowl of apples for about 1-2 minutes in the microwave or until apples are soft and pliable. Once we got home, we needed to bake, and this grain-free apple tart made its way onto the table of more friends who opened their door to us (and since then we’ve made it over and over…). Step-by-step photos help you bake this delicious tart recipe. The almond and apples are a match made in heaven. My girl traveled with me, and we’ve been on the receiving end of hospitality that amazes me. Apple Frangipane tart is made up of a sweet shortcrust pastry filled with an easy to make frangipane filling, then topped with thinly sliced apple. I’ve also had the privilege of photographing clients whose weddings I captured, and it’s an incredible experience to watch so many couples we saw come together, now growing together as spouses and parents. I’ve been traveling recently and seeing old friends. If you choose to purchase using these links, at no extra cost to you, I may receive a commission to help the running of Everyday Welcome. ![]()
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