Seasonal Living
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Homemade Apple Butter Gift Idea
Homemade apple butter is a cozy and thoughtful gift for the holiday season. Spoon it into jars, tie on twine, and share the warmth of your kitchen with friends and family.
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High Protein Holiday Cottage Cheese Fudge
This rich, chocolatey cottage cheese fudge is made with just two simple ingredients and feels indulgent without the sugar overload. It is a high protein treat that works just as well for holiday gifting as it does for supporting healthy habits in the new year.
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5 Cozy Holiday Traditions for Your Family to Try This Year
Make this holiday season memorable with five cozy family traditions. From baking together to gratitude rituals, these simple ideas will fill your home with warmth and joy.
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Roasted Butternut Squash with Brown Butter Drizzle (Cozy, Simple, and Healthy)
This simple roasted butternut squash with brown butter drizzle is warm, cozy, and full of flavor. A healthy side dish for Thanksgiving or any weeknight dinner.
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Cozy Winter Comfort Recipes: 5 Snowy Day Favorites
When the snow begins to fall and the world slows down, there’s nothing better than turning on the oven and filling your home with warmth and good food. These 5 cozy recipes—like sourdough biscuits with creamy turmeric gravy and maple-glazed pork tenderloin—are my favorite way to savor a snowy day.
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Holiday Gift Idea: Mini Sourdough Loaf Gift for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year
Looking for a cozy, homemade holiday gift idea? These mini sourdough loaves are perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s. Filled with sweet or savory flavors and beautifully wrapped, they make a thoughtful hostess gift or addition to a festive gift basket.
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Cozy & Healthy Rosemary Garlic White Bean Soup
This rosemary garlic white bean soup is cozy, wholesome, and full of flavor. Inspired by the ham and bean dinners I grew up with, this version feels lighter and brighter, with creamy white beans, roasted garlic, and fresh herbs for a nourishing bowl that still tastes like home.
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Salted Peppermint Bark: A Sweet and Simple Holiday Treat
This salted peppermint bark recipe is everything cozy about Christmas wrapped in chocolate and peppermint. Perfect for gifting, dessert boards, or a sweet winter treat.
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Cozy Pumpkin Bread Recipe: Perfect for Fall Baking, Gifting, and Thanksgiving
Fill your kitchen with the aroma of fall with this cozy pumpkin bread. Simple, moist, and warmly spiced, it’s perfect for breakfast, holiday gifting, or a sweet treat any time of day.
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From Turkey to Table: 10 Recipes Your Leftovers Will Shine In
Transform your Thanksgiving turkey into cozy meals the whole family will love. From comforting soups to creative enchiladas, these easy leftover recipes make mealtime stress-free.
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Slow Cooker Keto Chicken Cream Cheese Soup: A Low-Carb Comfort Food
Looking for a comforting, low-carb meal that’s easy to prepare? Try this Slow Cooker Keto Chicken Cream Cheese Soup. It’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Ultimate Fall Garden Cleanup Checklist for Small-Space Homesteaders
Get your small-space homestead garden ready for winter with this fall cleanup checklist. Learn how to prune, harvest, compost, and prep your beds for spring.
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Cozy Maple Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Apples
Tender pork, sweet maple, and crisp apples come together in this cozy, flavorful dinner that’s perfect for fall evenings and gathering around the table.
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Creamy Taco Soup (Easy 30 Minute Dinner)
This creamy taco soup is the ultimate cozy dinner. With ground beef, beans, corn, and a velvety broth, it comes together in 30 minutes and is perfect for topping with cheese, avocado, and crunchy tortilla strips.
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Homemade Sourdough Croutons Recipe: Crunchy, Flavorful, and Perfect for Fall
Make the most of your sourdough with this easy homemade croutons recipe. Golden, crunchy, and full of flavor, these croutons are perfect on soups, salads, casseroles, or packaged as a cozy fall gift.
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15 Must-Have Kitchen Tools for Cozy Fall Cooking
Discover the 15 essential fall kitchen tools I use every season to make soups, baking, and cozy recipes effortless. Perfect for autumn cooking.
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Easy Zuppa Toscana Recipe: Cozy Comfort in a Bowl
Cozy up this fall with a bowl of hearty Zuppa Toscana. Savory sausage, crisp bacon, tender potatoes, and vibrant kale make it a comfort food favorite.
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A Simple Guide to Foraging and Using Fall Herbs in Your Kitchen
Discover how to forage and use fresh fall herbs like rosemary, thyme, and sage to add cozy, seasonal flavors to your kitchen. A simple, heartfelt guide for embracing autumn’s gifts.
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Pumpkin Cold Foam Recipe: Your 5-Minute Fall Coffee Upgrade
Bring the flavors of fall to your coffee with this 5-minute pumpkin cold foam. Creamy, lightly sweet, and spiced perfectly for homemade cold brew or a pumpkin chai latte.
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Chewy Brown Butter Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
These chewy brown butter pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are soft, flavorful, and filled with warm fall spices. They are perfect for cozy afternoons or holiday treats.
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Homemade Broccoli Cheddar Soup: A Cozy Classic Made Better
Cozy up with a bowl of homemade broccoli cheddar soup that tastes even better than Panera. Rich, creamy, and packed with fresh veggies and cheese, it’s perfect for chilly evenings or lazy weekends.
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Cozy Homemade Pumpkin Butter for Fall Mornings
This homemade pumpkin butter is a cozy, fall-inspired spread made with pumpkin puree, warming spices, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for toast, oatmeal, or as a fall baking ingredient.
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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Mix Recipe (Perfect for Pies, Coffee, and More)
Skip the store-bought blends and make this homemade pumpkin pie spice recipe in just five minutes. With cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, it is the perfect cozy mix for fall pies, muffins, and even your morning coffee.
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Cozy Camp-Inspired Baked Oatmeal Recipe for Fall Mornings
There is nothing better than a warm, comforting breakfast on a crisp fall morning. This cozy camp baked oatmeal is soft, filling, and full of flavor. Inspired by my son’s favorite camp recipe, it is perfect for family mornings, weekend breakfasts, or even a festive Christmas treat with a toppings bar.
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Gut Healthy Roasted Chicken with Fresh Herbs and Turmeric
Warm your winter evenings with this gut healthy roasted chicken, seasoned with fresh herbs and turmeric. Slow-roasted to golden perfection, it’s nourishing, soothing for digestion, and full of flavor. Perfect for a cozy meal that supports your gut health after the holiday indulgences.
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Easy and Tender Instant Pot Pot Roast for Cozy Dinners
This easy Instant Pot pot roast is tender, juicy, and full of flavor. Made with chuck roast, onions, and baby carrots, it’s the perfect comfort food for a cozy family dinner any time of year.
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Fall Harvest Recipe Guide: Cozy Recipes for Seasonal Produce
Discover cozy fall harvest recipes using seasonal produce. From pumpkins and squash to apples and root vegetables, find easy ideas for soups, salads, baked goods, and more.
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Creating a Cozy Entryway for Fall (Even If It’s Tiny)
Learn how to create a cozy entryway for fall—even in a small space. Easy, affordable ideas to make your home feel warm and welcoming from the moment you walk in.
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Sourdough Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Pumpkin Icing
Cozy up this fall with soft and fluffy sourdough pumpkin cinnamon rolls! Made with real pumpkin, warm spices, and topped with a rich cream cheese pumpkin icing—perfect for autumn mornings or holiday brunch.
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Cozy Fall Baking: 5 Sourdough Discard Recipes You’ll Love This Season
Warm up your kitchen this fall with 5 cozy sourdough discard recipes perfect for autumn baking. From cinnamon rolls to waffles, discover easy, comforting recipes that use your sourdough discard and bring the taste of fall to your table.
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Chickens Molting in Late Summer: What’s Happening with My Feathered Girls?
Learn all about chickens molting in late summer—why your hens lose feathers, what to expect, and how to care for your flock during this natural transition.
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How I Cozy Up My Home in August to Welcome Fall
Get inspired with early fall home decor ideas as I share how I cozy up my home in August to welcome the season ahead — with warmth, charm, and simple touches.
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Why Your Chickens Stopped Laying Eggs — 7 Things to Check This Summer
Wondering why your chickens stopped laying eggs in late summer? Learn the 7 most common reasons for an egg production drop and how to fix it.
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How to Keep Chickens Cool in the Sweltering Summer Heat
Learn practical and natural ways to keep your backyard chickens cool during extreme summer heat. These tips are perfect for Midwest heatwaves and August temperatures.
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Homemade Brownie Mix in Bulk: A Time-Saving Pantry Staple for Busy Bakers
Make baking a breeze with this easy homemade brownie mix in bulk! Perfect for meal prep, gifting, or keeping your pantry stocked with from-scratch goodness.
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Sourdough Pumpkin Muffins Made with Freshly Milled Grains
A delicious blend of spices are paired with the delightful tang of sourdough to create a perfectly moist pumpkin muffin that is the ultimate treat! This recipe utilizes freshly milled whole grains to pack a healthy punch making it a great breakfast, snack, or dessert option!
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Sourdough Buttermilk Biscuits with Creamy Turmeric Sausage Gravy
Sourdough buttermilk biscuits with tumeric sausage gravy is the ultimate breakfast entree! These biscuits are perfectly crunchy on the outside with soft and flaky insides. They are absolutely delightful by themselves however when paired with a cream gravy that is deliciously infused with a hint of the powerhouse spice turmeric, you get a perfect pairing that you’ll want to make again and again!
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Easy Cheesy Potato Soup In the Instant Pot
This Instant Pot recipe for Easy Cheesy Potato Soup is very quick to make and is the ultimate cold weather comfort food. Potato-y goodness in a cheesy creamy soup topped with crispy bacon hits the spot every time!
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Melt in Your Mouth Mississippi Pot Roast
This melt in your mouth Instant Mississippi Pot Roast recipe is an easy dump and cook recipe, perfect for hectic evenings. Simply combine the ingredients in your Instant Pot and within the hour you will have deliciously tender, melt in your mouth meat that pairs wonderfully with creamy garlic mashed potatoes.
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Quick Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls
In this blog post, we’ll explore how to create mouthwatering sourdough discard cinnamon rolls that are not only a treat for your taste buds but also a fantastic way to minimize kitchen waste.
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How To Winterize Your Chicken Coop
Winterizing your coop and preparing your chickens for the colder weather is an important part of backyard husbandry. Utilizing these simple tips and tricks will ensure that your flock stays warm, healthy, and comfortable during the Winter months.
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SWEET AND SALTY CHRISTMAS CANDY
This easy sweet and salty Christmas candy recipe is perfect for holiday gifts, party favors, or a festive snack. Ready in minutes and always a hit
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How to Dry Oranges for Holiday Decor
Oranges are a lovely way to add fragrant warmth and historical tradition to your home during the holiday season. I show you how to dry orange slices for your holiday decor in this easy tutorial.
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Easy Instant Pot Apple Butter Recipe for Fall (Perfect for Canning!)
Make this easy Instant Pot apple butter recipe with fresh apples and warm spices—perfect for fall breakfasts or canning to enjoy all year. Ready in under an hour!

