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A woman stuffs apple scraps into a glass jar as she learns how to make apple cider vinegar with scraps. How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar from Scraps
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How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar from Scraps

December 17, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly1 Comment

Discover how to make apple cider vinegar from scraps for a deliciously scented, natural cleaning agent you can use right in your own home.

A virgin sangria mocktail is poured into glasses and a pitcher and garnished with orange slices. Virgin Sangria Mocktail
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Virgin Sangria Mocktail

November 19, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara KellyLeave a comment

This virgin sangria mocktail will wow your dinner guests tonight. Bursting with flavor, it combines several juices and fruit to create a wonderfully sweet, alcohol-free cocktail that everyone can enjoy!

A woman shows a bowl of blueberries with fresh whipped cream after learning how to make whipped cream with heavy cream. How to Make Homemade Whipped Cream with Heavy Cream
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How to Make Homemade Whipped Cream with Heavy Cream

November 12, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara KellyLeave a comment

Learn how to make homemade whipped cream with heavy cream today. This easy recipe will give you the lightest, tastiest whipped cream ever for topping all of your favorite desserts as we approach the holiday season ahead.

This easy lactation cookies recipe shows a cookie split in half with all the melted chocolate inside glistening. Super Easy Lactation Cookies | Recipe
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Super Easy Lactation Cookies | Recipe

October 29, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara KellyLeave a comment

Join me in my cottage kitchen for an easy lactation cookie recipe today. I am making lactation cookies without brewers yeast. All easy-to-find ingredients and the cookies don’t have a weird aftertaste. Come see how I make them!

An autumn simmer pot has apple and orange slices, along with cinnamon sticks and nutmeg in it. Fall Stovetop Potpourri | Autumn Simmer Pot
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Fall Stovetop Potpourri | Autumn Simmer Pot

October 8, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara KellyLeave a comment

This fall simmer pot combines fragrant apples and oranges with a hint of nutmeg and cinnamon. The aromatic concoction simmers away on the stove for hours, filling your home with cozy scents that are reminiscent of fun, family, and fall time…

Homemade butterscotch sauce is oozing over a spoon into a small ramekin with a honey bun in the background. Homemade Butterscotch Sauce
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Homemade Butterscotch Sauce

October 1, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly1 Comment

Discover the secret to homemade butterscotch sauce for all your favorite dessert recipes. This topping is so versatile and is made in 10 minutes!

Chocolate chunk cookies with sea salt are cooling on a cooling rack. Ultimate Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Sea Salt
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Ultimate Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Sea Salt

September 24, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly2 Comments

Chocolate Chunk Cookies with Sea Salt are a gourmet twist on a classic treat. With flakes of salt atop mounds of chocolate, this sweet chewy cookie recipe will never let you down.

Crockpot Apple Crisp is served on a small plate with right red flowers behind it. Crockpot Apple Crisp
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Crockpot Apple Crisp

September 10, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly2 Comments

Crockpot Apple Crisp slowly cooks and simmers spices with tender apples and a crisp oat crumble on top. This completely effortless dessert is one of the best fall comfort foods.

A vegetarian charcuterie board has a spread of fruits, nuts, dips, cheeses, and more. How to Build a Vegetarian Charcuterie Board
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How to Build a Vegetarian Charcuterie Board

August 27, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly1 Comment

These vegetarian charcuterie board ideas will inspire your next gathering. Learn how to select and style foods for a stunning presentation with these ideas, tips, and tricks on how to build a charcuterie board.

Tara's traditional avocado toast is shown with simple toppings. Avocado Toast Toppings for the BEST Avocado Toast Ever
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Avocado Toast Toppings for the BEST Avocado Toast Ever

August 20, 2023August 12, 2024 Tara Kelly1 Comment

Avocado toast is the perfect, quick summertime pick-me-up. See my favorite avocado toast toppings for new twists on your favorite meal. So many flavors to devour!

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I’m Tara Kelly, recently married to the love of my life—Adrian—and on a quest to longevity, vitality, and overall a simpler way of living. I’m also a first-time homeowner turning our 1950s ranch-style house into a cottage fit just for us. Read more...

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