Category: Home and Hearth
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A Slow Simmer of Light: Crockpot Dal Makhani
Recently, my son shared that he wanted to celebrate the seasons and traditions from all around the world – from every faith, every story, every way people find light and joy. And while we were a little late to the date itself, that didn’t stop us from making something to celebrate Diwali, the festival of…
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Autumn Rain and Ramen: A Cozy Crockpot Fusion Soup
Today was one of those blustery autumn days – the kind where the wind whips the leaves across the yard, the rain drums softly on the metal roof, and the whole world feels hushed and golden-gray. With candles glowing and windows fogged, I wanted something cozy, warming, and hearty – but with a twist. So…
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Harvest Harmony: Autumn Vegetable and Spaghetti Squash Stew
Yesterday was full of vegetables – true autumnal abundance, harvested from the heart of the season. There’s something special about cooking with ingredients that take time and care to prepare. It feels more intentional, more connected to the rhythm of the earth. The best part, as always, was bringing it all together in my crockpot…
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Autumn Chili with Butternut Squash
This autumn has felt a little unusual so far. The weather hasn’t quite settled into the crisp, cool days I look forward to – in fact, at times it’s been hot and humid, more like Florida than Maine. And yet, that hasn’t stopped me from craving the comfort of slow-cooked fall meals. Let’s be honest:…
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Autumn’s Embrace: Eggnog Banana Apple Bread
We’ve officially shifted seasons – the wheel has turned, carrying us from long summer days into golden autumn sunsets and the quiet embrace of the darker half of the year. But this darkness isn’t something to fear. It’s a gentle return inward, to the heart of home, to the kitchen – the place where warmth…
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Golden Harvest Chicken and Harvest Stew
It’s no secret that autumn is my favorite season – I’ve probably said it a thousand times already, but I’ll never stop embracing and cherishing every part of it. This year, our single apple tree has blessed us with so much abundance. We’ve eaten apples straight from the branches, turned them into applesauce, baked them…
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A Quiet Day, A New Offering
I’ve always had goals and visions. Writing has been my first love, but I’ve also quietly harbored a dream of sharing curated pieces with others. They may not be magical to everyone, but to me they’re full of the joy of seasonal living – a way to carry reminders of the rhythms of the year…
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Preparing for Baby: Nesting, Cloth Diapering, and Homemade Wipe Solutions
Hey friends! We are officially in the home stretch – and oh, can I feel it. My body has started shifting, nesting instincts are in full swing, and there’s a quiet hum in the air that tells me this little soul might just make his appearance a bit earlier than expected. The final countdown has…
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Slow Simmering in Summer: A Craving-Worthy Crockpot Beef Stew
It may be 90 degrees outside – hot, humid, and clinging – but that didn’t stop me from pulling out the crockpot and making a hearty beef stew. Sometimes, you just crave what you crave. And this? This hit every spot. It’s amazing how different this little one growing inside me has been when it…
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A Cauldron of Comfort: Crockpot Chicken Soup
It seems that as I enter this beautiful, magical nesting phase, I’ve also stepped into a season where nearly every meal I make begins in the crockpot. There’s something about it that feels so much more than functional – it’s like a modern-day cauldron, quietly bubbling away with nourishment, warmth, and love. Lately, I’ve been…
From The Trees to Seas 