Welcome to Art From My Table
Hello! My name is Chellie. Thank you for visiting my little corner on the web. You can reach out directly to me at chellie (at) artfrommytable (dot) com.
My Passion
Art From My Table is where my passion for food, photography and community come together. I believe that there is something sacred about breaking bread together. There's something special that happens when you gather around the table.
The heart behind the blog is just a desire to inspire you to gather for a meal, and experience each other and true community. Food has a tendency to bring people together, whether its your family or your friends, it has a way of drawing us in. What was the last party you were invited to? Did they say something like... no obligation to buy and there'll be lots of great food! See? It draws us in.
What you'll find here
Art From My Table focuses on my passion for creating and eating real food. It also celebrates life around the table. Good things happen at the table, relationships happen at the table, Sacred happens at the table.
Being a stay at home mom of 4, many of my recipes are designed to feed families. I understand that meal time can be stressful, so you'll find plenty of choices that are quick, easy, and family friendly. Also, if you love to spend time in the kitchen, there are more elaborate dishes here too. Don't cook? No problem, I've shared oodles of simple 20 minute meals to get you out of the kitchen quick!
The majority of the recipes here are all real food. Whole, non-processed, food. I'm an 80/20 kind of gal, maybe even 90/10. Most of what you'll find is good for you, healthy, nutritious, made from scratch meals. But, I do have a sweet tooth and there are desserts on this site! I strive to use the most pure form of ingredients in all my dishes.
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The Family
I was born and raised in beautiful West Michigan. First and foremost, I am a devoted follower of Christ. I'm also wife to my wonderful husband, and mom to my 4 blessings.
Our Family
Random Facts:
- I love Chai tea~ It's my
vicecoffee in the morning. I actually love coffee too. So it's usually tea in the morning and coffee in the afternoon. - Food is my love language~ I read the Love languages book, and they seem to have left that one out. I love on people by making them food, or inviting them over for a meal. I truly believe there is something sacred about sharing a meal together.
- I was really shy as a child~ and all the way through high school, but people that know me now are shocked to hear this.
- I have my cosmetology license
- I love "the drop in"~you know, when friends just drop in without notice? Relationships are very important to me, they always trump housework. Even if my house is a mess, I'll stop what I'm doing and gladly share a cup of coffee with a friend.
- I love to read~ I have so many favorites, that I can't even begin to list them.
- I read cookbooks like they are novels
- I live in God's grace every day~ I'm so grateful His mercies are new every morning, because I need them.
- I love being a stay at home mom
- BSF is my all time favorite bible study!
- The smell of bookstores and coffee make me happy~ Grande decaf white chocolate mocha light whip please! (feel free to "drop in" with one)
- We homeschool~This is a year by year decision.
- I don't do it all~ I have a cleaning lady, a super supportive husband who does anything I ask, the kids do their own laundry (except the youngest), we eat plenty of tacos and spaghetti, the kids have family contributions that help to keep this place running, and I get up really early.
Thanks again for stopping by, I'm honored that you did and I hope you'll enjoy your time looking around.
Other places you can find me:
Pinterest|Facebook|Twitter|Instagram
Email~ chellie@artfrommytable.com
Blessings to you,
Chellie
Kathleen Rasmussen
Hi Chellie, I only know you from church (GCF), but I'm so glad I clicked on one of your Facebook posts to check out your food recipes. I am so impressed and love the way you give many other options for making all of your recipes. I have printed out 4 of them (Sweet Potato Crunch, Healthy Slow Cooker Turkey Chili, White Chicken Chili, Easy Roasted Vegetables) and can't wait to try them! I too want to cook with the best and healthiest ingredients, and from what I can tell, you do too! I subscribed to your newsletter and look forward to getting your recipes by email. Thanks so much and God bless you!
Chellie Schmitz
Hi Kathy! Thank you so much for checking out my blog and your sweet words. I'm so happy you're finding it to be a great resource for you. I'm definitely passionate about real food and the healthiest options. There are certainly a few indulgences too--because life is too short to not have a sweet once in awhile. 😉 Please stop back rate the recipes after you try them, and feel free to leave a comment (or tag me on social media) letting me know of any ways you made it your own. I love to see what you do at YOUR table. Blessings to you!
Debbie
Hi Chellie! I "found" you through Kathleen (The Fresh Cooky), and I and so glad!!! I am originally from northwest Indiana, and my husband and I would come up to Michigan for the lake perch at Clementine's. I now am in Colorado. I don't really miss the midwest except I do miss going to Founder's Week at Moody Bible every year. I agree that food gifts are a great Love Language and I do the same thing. I miss the days when people would just "drop by". Out here they don't do that at all, but when we were still in Highland, Ind. I had friends that would still do that. I do miss that, too.
One recipe that I've "introduced" to a few people out here is Concord Grape Pie. It is a recipe that I got from my great aunt back in the 70s, but the problem is that they don't sell concord grapes out here, but fortunately I have a good friend from church who grows them, and I go to her house for grape picking.
I will be signing up for your newsletter, and can't wait to see what's cooking.
Chellie Schmitz
Debbie, Thank you so much for taking the time to introduce yourself! I loved hearing about your adventures in the Midwest. It sounds like we have a few things in common. And I best get my hands on a concord grape pie!! Or see if I can make one. My neighbor grows grapes, but I'm not sure what kind they are. I might be able to sweet-talk her into giving me some. 🙂 See you in the next newsletter.
Debbie
If you want my great aun'ts Concord Grape Pie just let me know, I'll share !
Chellie Schmitz
Awesome, I'll reach out to you when I'm ready. 🙂
Debbie
Oops *aunt's*
Marilyn
Chellie,
I don’t know how I came across you, but so thankful I did. You have been a blessing already.
I’m anxious to continue being your friend & being inspired by you. I have always used our home & food/entertaining with old & new friends.
The last 10 yrs. have been different because of health & other issues.
I’m trying to get this changed, but it’s been hard.
By the way Gary Chapmen is our pastor and friend of ours, so I’ll pass on the 6th love language suggestion!😃
Blessings to you & I look forward to hearing more encouraging words & ways to grow with God’s gifts.
I turned 75 in April, so maybe I’m just getting old & worn out. In my mind I think I’m still young, but i don’t have the zip anymore. My kids used to call me zip-zip.
I have this plaque that says “When did my wild oats turn into shredded wheat?”
God bless you!
You don’t need to post this, too much rambling on. 😍
Marilyn
Chellie Schmitz
Thank you so much for taking the time to introduce yourself, Marilyn! It blesses me to hear that you are inspired. I hope and pray whatever health issues you have are healed and you are fully restored. Don't give up gathering the people. It doesn't have to be fancy right? The community and connection are so needed!
You know Gary?! How cool is that! Thanks for passing my suggestion on. LOL. Happy 75 (and a half). Love the plaque. 🙂
Shawn Crawford
I sure like your hair cut. Wanting to do something like that
chellie
Janet, thank you for your sweet encouraging words. It was such a pleasure to meet you and talk with you for a few minutes. I feel like I could talk to you for hours. Our stay was fantastic! We loved every minute of it. The staff at The Wickwood is first rate! My only complaint is that it wasn't long enough. Haha! Blessings to you friend!
chellie
Thank you so much!! Your kind words mean the world to me!
chellie
Laura it was great to meet you too! Thank you for sharing the link~you are speaking my language, which is food of course! I want to come Eileen's backyard party! Oh my goodness, it sounds amazing! I'll be sure to check out your other posts about the missing love language, I loved your writing. Blessings to you my new friend!