Book overview
I'm a teacher at heart. My DNA centers around being a chef, cook, baker, and host of various events including showers, teas, brunches, lunches, and dinners.
My mama worked full-time in downtown Dallas, and to help out, I began cooking at age ten with simple meals like spaghetti or a corn chip chili bowl. This was the beginning of my interest in creating meals that others would enjoy. Through these childhood experiences in the kitchen, I was destined to become a home economics teacher when I entered Harding University.
Hospitality, relationships, memories, and food are closely intertwined. When friends and family gather around our table, we get to know each other better and strengthen relationships that could not have formed in any other way. My husband and I have hosted New Year's Day brunches and football tailgate barbecues for many years. We enjoy having friends and our church small group over for dinner.
The Bible encourages Christians to practice hospitality, viewing it as a reflection of God's character and a way to embody Jesus's example. In essence, Jesus's life and teachings demonstrate that hospitality is not just a social act but a spiritual practice that reflects God's love and calls believers to live in a way that welcomes and cares for others-especially those in need.
