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IN THE KITCHEN, In The Kitchen / Entertaining, JOYFUL LIVING

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November 4, 2024

holiday bruschetta recipe

Charleston, SC

Butternut Squash Bruschetta Ingredients: 1 butternut squash 2 tablespoons of your favorite olive oil (try to find one that really enhances fresh vegetables - I like Antico Frantoio Muraglia Medium Fruity extra virgin olive oil) 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp honey 1 baguette (I like La Petit Francais which I get at Publix and are frozen) 4 oz goat cheese Fresh sage Balsamic glaze (Trader Joe's has a good one) Salt and pepper Instructions: Preheat your oven to 400 F. While the oven is heating, defrost your frozen baguette. Split your butternut squash long ways[...]

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March 18, 2024

a few of my favorite things + remembering A Good Dog

Can you believe Easter is right around the corner? Last week's time change kind of sneaked up on me, but the warm weather and extra hour of sunshine more than compensated for any lingering fatigue. Tom and I have made daytime dates an occasional habit, and the spring weather was the perfect excuse for an impromptu cruise around Charleston Harbor. From boat rides to clean beauty, today I'm sharing an assortment of little things that have been filling my cup lately. Speaking of cups...the trendy Ember Mug tops my list. I original[...]

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October 1, 2023

feels like fall: little things to elevate the season

We're coming off the most gorgeous weekend in Charleston, reminding me why autumn is a favorite time of year in the Lowcountry. I also love the mental reset associated with back-to-school and new fall rhythms. I'm finding myself in the kitchen more these days, trying out new recipes and cooking up old family favorites (like the pumpkin chili below). I've also slipped into a more consistent workout routine over the last few weeks. I've been enjoying my usual neighborhood run, along with (new to me) Pilates classes. Finally, I've entered a season of seeking. I've b[...]

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February 8, 2023

share the love: sweet gestures for valentine’s day

The Roost is coming out of hibernation! After what seemed like a never-ending holiday, we're back with a little Valentine's Day inspiration including an easy recipe for shortbread sweethearts. These buttery delights are perfect gifts for your loved ones. (They also make great Valentines for classmates and teachers.) Valentine's Day isn't exclusively for couples! It's fun to indulge all those who hold a special place in our hearts...spouses/significant others, family, friends and especially our children. You never know whose day[...]

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IN THE KITCHEN

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November 17, 2022

fall baking with apples

Beginning in September right through the holidays, our mixers and ovens go into overdrive. While baking can be therapeutic any time of year, a warm kitchen and homemade goodies are especially comforting when the leaves are falling or when holiday music is playing in the background.Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast to serve house guests or a tasty treat to enjoy while decorating the tree--we've got two seasonal recipes for you that are easy and delicious! Both require ingredients that you likely have on-hand or can readily find in most grocery stores thi[...]

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September 20, 2022

Five things bringing me joy this fall

Charleston, South Carolina

As I rounded the corner into September, it took me a little while to find my way into a new routine. I almost felt like it was January and I had the "post-Christmas blues." I was definitely missing summer. But after thinking about it, I realized I actually felt overloaded by my children's new school year routine. In years past, I didn't feel that overwhelmed by the amount of scheduled time. But this year was another level. And it was an abrupt change to my rhythm. So with a little thought I tried to jump-start myself into a positive place. I could do my best to ma[...]

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March 24, 2022

Planning a kitchen garden

I grew up in rural Pennsylvania surrounded by rolling hills and some of the most beautiful farmland imaginable. The prevalence of fresh produce meant that mealtimes often included fruits and vegetables from our local orchard or from one of many roadside farm stands. We also had the kindest neighbor, dear Mr. Trout, who could be counted on to drop by with a basket of surplus tomatoes or cantaloupes from his garden. To this day, I don't think anything tastes better than a sun-warmed, fresh-from-the-garden, tomato slice with a pinch of salt![...]

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December 23, 2021

Happy christmas + Two Easy recipes for your holiday charcuterie boards

Farrah and I want to wish you a very happy Christmas filled with love and JOY! Between wrapping presents, countless trips to the grocery store and holiday baking, it's been a busy few days and we're looking forward to slowing down to enjoy the season with family and friends. This will be our last post before the New Year, and we hope you know how much we appreciate our readers like you! We've got some exciting content planned for 2022, including a new "Library Chats" series featuring women we admire and who inspire us to live our best, most joyful lives.&nb[...]