food
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What to Make When You’re Tired: My Top 5 No-Fuss Meals
Not every night is candles and from-scratch pie. Some nights you’re just tired. Not the “I’ll order takeout and watch a movie” kind of tired, but the kind where even thinking about what to eat feels like too much. I’ve… Continue reading
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Book Pairings: Matching Summer Reads with the Perfect Snack
Long summer days are made for good books and easy snacks, the kind of afternoon that stretches out like a lazy picnic, inviting you to slow down and savor each page. I love finding the perfect snack to match the… Continue reading
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Beef Stew with Root Vegetables: A cozy dinner from my kitchen to yours.
Sometimes I scrave something hearty and comforting, like a good old-fashioned beef stew. Especially after a long day in the garden or just wanting something filling and satisfying for dinner. This Beef Stew with Root Vegetables is one of those… Continue reading
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Simple Summer Breakfasts: Easy and Beautiful Ideas for Lazy Mornings
I’ve always loved the slow, unhurried pace of summer mornings, the kind that let you pause, stretch, and really feel the day. Even when life is busy, I try to make breakfast a little moment of calm, a chance to… Continue reading
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Strawberry Season in the Countryside: A Story and a Simple Recipe
Early June feels like the perfect time to embrace one of my favorite seasonal traditions: strawberry picking. When the air is warm and the days stretch a little longer, local farms open their fields to visitors, inviting everyone to wander… Continue reading
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Pantry Alchemy: Everyday Staples That Makes My Heart Sing
I love the hush of early morning in the kitchen, the quiet click of the kettle, the soft glow of light streaming through the window, the anticipation of what’s to come. That’s when I find myself drawn to the pantry,… Continue reading
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The Sunday Basket: Meal Planning and Shopping Lists for a Thoughtful Week
Sundays have become a gentle invitation to slow down, reflect, and set a calm tone for the week ahead. With the sunlight streaming through the windows and a warm cup of tea in hand, I pull out what I call… Continue reading
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10 Cottagecore Kitchen Tools I Can’t Live Without
I’m a firm believer that a kitchen should feel like the heart of a home, a little messy, a little magical, and full of tools that make you want to bake something just because it’s raining. Over the years, I’ve… Continue reading
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Lilac Cream Soda: A Floral Springtime Treat from the Cottage Kitchen
I’ve been meaning to share this one for a while, and now that lilacs are blooming again, it feels like the perfect time. This lilac cream soda is something truly special, lightly fizzy, beautifully floral, and just sweet enough. It’s… Continue reading
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5 Old-Fashioned Homemaking Skills I’m Learning (and Why They Still Matter)
Lately I’ve been leaning into old-fashioned homemaking skills, not because I have to, but because they bring a kind of peace I didn’t know I needed. There’s something deeply grounding about working with your hands, doing things the “slow way,”… Continue reading
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