Getting sick has a way of returning life to its simplest form. On days like that, I find myself reaching for the same gentle routines and familiar objects, the kinds of things that make resting feel softer instead of frustrating. Over time, these small comforts have become my own version of a cottage sick day kit. The kind passed down through kitchens and bedrooms, and long naps under quilts.

And because the kitchen always feels like the heart of comfort in my home, I recently made something to keep these moments close by.

The Cottage Kitchen Sick-Day Recipes.

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Even though I created these recipes with sick days in mind, they aren’t just for when you’re unwell. They’re the kinds of simple, comforting foods you might make on a quiet morning, a rainy afternoon, or any time you need something warm and gentle from the kitchen. It’s just a small collection of comforting recipes for slow recovery days, the kind you can make without much effort. Sick days aren’t easy, but they can be gentle.

Autumn