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Simple Homemade Ricotta Cheese

I’ve never been much of a city girl; yet since leaving the comfort of the quaint, New England college where I was interned for four years, I have yet to managed an escape from cities. They have followed me, and I them. Historically, my draw to the city has been my previous lines of work; [...]

Autumn Pizza with Roasted Figs, and Apples

Autumn is a season for savoring every last taste of the harvest. It is a time when apples and figs are at their sweetest, and we gather them with joy knowing that soon the cold weather will be upon us. My first experience with figs was not until late in life, after I graduated from [...]

Using the Kitchen as a Place to Bond

I remember as a child standing on a chair at the kitchen counter, spooning flour into a coffee cup, making cakes with my mum. Then a few years later it was my little brother doing the spooning and me doing the instructing (I am sure he would call it ‘bossing’), making the same recipe. My [...]

Pretty Fall Scarf

This is a great scarf for everyday wear. Using simple crochet stitches and chunky yarn, it is perfect for keeping warm as early autumn turns to winter. This scarf can be worn wrapped snugly around your neck, making it a great accessory to a warm sweater or jacket. KEY: CH-Chain SS-Slip Stitch HDC- Half Double [...]

Baby Bear’s Apple Cinnamon Porridge

Porridge is such a wonderful and nourishing comfort food on cold blustery days. My little girls love to pretend to be Daddy Bear, Mama Bear and Baby Bear while we cook. Incorporating food and storytelling is always a magical way to bring literature to life, and kids into the kitchen. Share with your children the [...]

By Hand

I sit in a pool of October sunlight at my kitchen table, my legs drawn up on my chair, a cup of honey-coconut hot chocolate and a plate of fresh bread with jam at my elbow. I am alone, quiet in the stillnes of my house, feeling my breath deepen as I let go of [...]

Simple Newborn Mitten and Hat Set

This knit set is my go to gift for babies born in the colder months. A simple quick knit for beautiful, warm protection for new little hands and heads. The mittens are thumbless since babies under one are in little need of outdoor dexterity. Hat This hat is ideal for a newborn’s first few months. [...]

Hearty Potato Leek Soup

This soup has become a staple in our diets in the chilly months. A thick, creamy soup full of vegetables that sticks to our ribs and warms us from the inside out. When in doubt of what to make, we frequently make this as a quick dinner for a family of three very chilly souls. [...]

Crocheted Fabric Nesting Baskets

Baskets are a necessity in my house. With so many little toys and nicknacks that need storage, these baskets have proven to be a great alternative to my regular baskets or bins. With simple crochet stitches, they are a very quick and fun project to do during naps, or with a little one’s help. Materials Fabric yarn [...]

Sew Your Own Reusable Sandwich Bags

When my sons began attending full day preschool last year, I found myself intimidated by the prospect of packing lunches. Such a simple act, yet somehow so very perplexing, I’m not sure why. As the year went on we fell into some sort of rhythm that seemed to work well enough for all. That seems [...]

Knitted Harvest Flower Vase

The perfect reward for a summer spent weeding, tending, and nurturing is the gathering of friends for a fall harvest feast. Together, we break bread to celebrate the fruit of our labors as well as the bounty and fertility of the earth. This simple knitted sleeve fits over a wine bottle to enhance a gift [...]