Just imagine… crisp autumn air, ochre and crimson leaves rustling outside with a steely grey sky behind. Maybe a puff of smoke spiraling out of a neighboring chimney, or possibly a stash of gourds on the table. And permeating it all, the scent of cinnamon and apples wafting through the room. This is the epitome … More Seasonal Living:: Apple Butter
This may seem so obvious to most of you, but a surprising number of people can’t fathom popcorn without the shrink wrap and fake butter. I get that store bought popcorn is delicious in its own overly salty and yellow buttery syrup way, but Whitney’s go-to popcorn seasoning makes any ole kernel a million times … More Waste Free:: Popcorn
It is no secret that Whitney and I have dreamed of homesteading a piece of land in the mountains for years. We envision a large swath of land in the foothills surrounded by pines with a central clearing for our home. We want goats, chickens, and bees to keep us company and a large greenhouse … More Urban Homestead:: Starting Seedlings
Vulnerability is such a unique thing, a heart strung out in the open, inner thoughts and emotions snaking their way across the surface. I feel so exposed, in a terrifying and humbling way. There are no dark corners left, no secrets that remain hidden in the shadows. I sometimes feel myself panic, my breathe caught … More Cherry Pie and Self-Reflection
Its a quintessential fall day here in Utah. Above is moody grey skies, below a slight wind whipping through dried leaves that litter the ground. Golden leaves the size of my palm flutter all around me as I walk through the park. The air is crisp and heady, and causes a deep ache of nostalgia … More Butternut Spice Waffles with Homemade Whipped Cream
So I made sweet potato gnocchi today. It was the first time I’ve ever made gnocchi and it went surprisingly smooth, minus the flour all over the kitchen floor… the woes of being a messy cook. Needless to say, it was delicious! I wrote up the recipe below for anyone interested. This recipe requires ricotta. … More Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Cashew Cheese Sauce
Nothing smells like Fall more than apple cider bubbling on the stove. The blend of cinnamon and nutmeg permeates every nook of a home with the aroma of nostalgia. Seasons are forever changing, and Fall particularly seems ephemeral, as the leaves change and drop in the blink of an eye. I constantly feel like I … More Homemade Apple Cider
Rhubarb crumble is my all time favorite dish to make. There is something about rhubarb’s bright red stalks and crisp taste that contrast so well with a thick oatmeal base. And the first rhubarb lining the produce shelves brings the first taste of Spring. Rhubarb is quickly followed by fresh asparagus, garlic scapes, fiddlehead ferns. … More Spring fresh rhubarb crumble
Call Me Cupcake never disappoints! Her delicious strawberry and rhubarb vertical roll cake with strawberry buttercream frosting is insanely addicting! Whitney and I finished this entire cake on our own.. oops! Next up was a vegan rhubarb crumble made with hearty oats in the classic cast iron skillet. This is our new breakfast must have! … More and who doesn’t love more cake?
I was thrilled last week when my our local bookstore called me to say that “Sunday Suppers” arrived! I have been looking for this gem for ages. After nerding out over the recipes and photographs before even leaving the store, I scrambled home to start cooking. I decided to make a vegan variation of the … More this week’s kitchen creations 2 // practicing gratefulness