Candied Christmas Nuts
I’m the type of friend who gives candied Christmas nuts for gifts. I’m also the type of friend who would love to get candied Christmas nuts as a gift. Call…
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Sweets on the farm are often sweetened with maple syrup from our Northern neighbor (hi Canadians!) or raw local honey from our very own bees. The sweet treats we make in the cottage kitchen are all the better for it.
A Quick, Rustic Apple Dessert
If you don’t have time to make a pie (wonderfully delicious but slightly more fussy) than I hope you’ll give this quick, rustic apple dessert a try. It’s what I…
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Easy Shortbread
For more rustic farm recipes, join my Cooking Community here. I’m hosting Thanksgiving this year for my family – and not just my family. My sisters, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews…
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Sweet and Salty Honey Caramel Corn
Oh hi. It’s just me. Sipping an espresso. Eating my 74th handful of sweet and salty honey caramel corn. Pretending like it’s normal. I thought you’d like the recipe. You…
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Homemade Gelato: Got summer fruit? Make this!
I’m not sure why it took me so long to make homemade gelato. Thanks to my dairy cow, Cece, I’ve made plenty of ice cream over the years. But gelato…
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Rhubarb Curd.
I’m keen on desserts that have a bit of tang to them. Sweetened only with honey, this rhubarb curd is a gentle way to enjoy a truly unique spring harvest….
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Here’s something delicious to do with rhubarb.
Rhubarb is perhaps the humblest of spring vegetables (yes, it’s a vegetable). Don’t let it’s toxic leaves and tart flavor deter you: a bit of sugar, a bit of love,…
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Einkorn Brownies
Chewy, crumbly, and left just barely gooey in the middle, this is my go-to brownie recipe. Einkorn is perfect for brownies because it’s already slightly crumbly and tastes subtly of…
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Jam Galette
This is one of my very favorite wintertime treats to make: jam galette. The good news is that the crust is so incredibly versatile that once you learn the very…
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Let’s make homemade marshmallows!
Let’s make homemade marshmallows! This is one of the way I bribe, ahem, I mean, persuade my children to help me with farm chores. Let’s consider it positive (and sweet)…
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Rum-Soaked Strawberry Shortcake
This recipe first appeared in The Elliott Homestead Cooking Community. Each month, I send 5 whole-food inspired recipes to CC members and guide them through with an instructional cooking video….
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Honey Taffy (and my take on natural sweeteners)
Yes, I do make holiday candy – but you won’t find any white sugar in my kitchen. Instead, you’ll find it full of natural sweeteners. Today, I’m sharing with you…
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