New Recipes
Warming Winter Chai Concentrate (Perfect for Gifting)
Is there anything more comforting in the wintry months than a warm mug of chai? To me, this warming winter chai concentrate is perfect for a midday break beside the woodstove, while reading a chapter from my book or to simply sit and stare at the flickering flames for a
Zuppa Toscana Made Easy – Creamy Soup with Kale and Sausage
Zuppa Toscana is the soup that will always keep my daughter coming home. There are certain recipes that feel like family, and for me, this is one of them. I think every mother should have one or two recipes like that tucked away, the kind that makes loved ones linger
Old-Fashioned Applesauce Spice Cake with Caramel Glaze
Every couple of years we put up dozens of jars of homemade applesauce, made from the old apple tree that sits beside the garden. I like to sweeten to taste with a touch of our homebrew maple syrup. The jars line the pantry shelves like rows of sunshine, ready to
Hi, I'm Heather!
Homemaker, writer of daily life, protector of quiet mornings, grower of food, sugarmaker. I tend hearth, home, and land in northern Vermont. Part of my work in this world has been creating online gathering places for women to connect and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. It’s nice to connect with you, l am grateful you are here.