Category: Recipes

  • Bring Fall Indoors: 5 Simmer Pot Ideas to Make Your Home Smell Like Autumn

    Cassidy

    There’s nothing quite like the smell of fall to make your home feel cozy and welcoming. Simmer pots are an easy, natural way to fill your space with seasonal scents without candles. Bonus—they’re fun to make and customizable! Here are 5 favorite simmer pot combinations to try this fall. 1. Classic Apple Cinnamon 2. Orange Read more

  • Cooking with Cast Iron: Why I Use It and How You Can Too

    Cassidy

    Cast iron cookware has been around for centuries, and for good reason—it’s durable, versatile, and simple to care for once you know the basics. On my homestead, my cast iron skillet is the pan I reach for the most. Whether I’m frying up breakfast potatoes, baking cornbread, or searing a steak, it gets the job Read more

  • My Ultimate Gluten-Free Bacon Mac & Cheese with a Kick of Hot Honey

    Cassidy

    There’s nothing quite like a cool, rainy day to make you crave warm, comforting food. Today, with the temperature sitting at a cozy 75 degrees and rain gently tapping on the windows, I knew it was the perfect evening for one of my all-time favorite dishes — a creamy, cheesy, gluten-free bacon mac and cheese Read more

  • The Best Gluten-Free Lemon Sugar Cookies for Every Season

    Cassidy

    Sometimes, baking isn’t just about satisfying a sweet tooth—it’s about gratitude and connection. This week, I found myself inspired to bake these lemon sugar cookies for some very special people: our kind neighbors who went above and beyond to fix our gravel driveway while maintaining the neighborhood road. Living out here on the homestead means Read more

  • Go-To Coffee Recipes: Samoa Mocha

    Cassidy

    Mornings on the homestead are full—between letting out the ducks, checking on the garden, and juggling all the pieces of mom life. Somewhere in the middle of it all, I carve out a few quiet minutes for something that feels indulgent and grounding: a homemade espresso drink that’s become a recent favorite. This Samoa Mocha Read more