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Cozy Christmas Baking: A Hygge Inspired Christmas|Book Review

Cozy Christmas Baking: A Hygge Inspired Christmas “Cozy Christmas Baking: A Hygge Inspired Christmas” by Abby Jo & Johanna VanHoutan is a holiday cookbook filled with forty plus heirloom recipes for bread, pies, cookies, cake, and sweet treats. It also has a forward by the lovely Angela behind the blog Parisienne Farmgirl. This cookbook has a section on “A Cozy Christmas,” with tips on getting your hygge on this season, simplifying gift giving with hamper baskets, and our family’s ... continue reading...

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How to Thrift Shop|Thrift Shopping Tips/Haul Video

How to Thrift Shop|Thrift Shopping Tips|Thrift Haul My top thrift store tips and shopping guide. Thrift shopping has been a huge key for our family and our journey to debt free living. Not only frugal living but buying second hand also brings a more intentional living mindset to your life. Thrift stores are full of things that people realized they didn’t need. And you can benefit from that! My thrift shopping guide will help you to sift through that junk store, flip through those ... continue reading...

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Honey Oat Meringues | Recipe

Honey Oat Meringues recipe. I’ve never loved meringues, but this summer a friend brought some to a picnic, and my kids loved them! So, of course, I had to try my hand at making them. And I have to say, the addition of toasted oats and a drizzle of honey just might have won me over. These Honey Oat meringues have a delightfully chewy texture, with lots of crunch from the oats and I love the taste of honey on top. It vaguely reminds me of those crumbly granola bars that tasted like honey and ... continue reading...

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Zucchini and Carrot Fritters Recipe – Such an Easy Side Dish + How to Video

Zucchini and Carrot Fritters: such an easy side dish recipe that's a breeze to whip and oh so delicious. After all, it's that time of year when you have more zucchini then you know what to do with. Don't worry; I've got your back. You just can't go wrong with these lovely zucchini & carrot fritters for an easy dinner you can make at home. I was in the mood this week for something fried and salty. My first thought was homemade French fries, but when I started looking around the ... continue reading...

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Making Homemade Feta Cheese | Recipe & Tutorial

Making Your Own Homemade Feta Cheese A few years ago I decided to try my hand at making cheese at home, from everything I'd read about cheese making; a soft cheese was the way to go for beginners. The biggest sell point for me? You don't need fancy equipment! My first try was Mozzarella, which was delicious. But I wanted to make Homemade Feta Cheese next, so I hit up my friend who's a Homemade Feta Cheese pro, and we spent a lovely afternoon together. I am a hand's on learner type of gal, and I ... continue reading...