The Seasonal Kitchen

Beneath the Ivy

Beneath the Ivy is a seasonal living journal about routine, rhythm, and choosing a slower pace in an anxious world.

Potted plants on stone stairs next to a rustic brick wall. A window with a metal grid pattern is in the background. Lush greenery adds vibrancy.

Cooking with Garden Herbs: Simple Seasonal Ways to Bring Fresh Flavour Into Your Kitchen

Cooking with garden herbs—whether gathered from outside or snipped from a windowsill—does more than add flavour. It gently reconnects the kitchen to season, place, and tradition.

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Apr 134 min read

Red cardinal perched on a bare branch in snowy field. Fluffy reeds covered in snow create a serene winter ambiance.

Simple Comfort: Poached Pears and Cozy Winter Reading

Soft syrup-poached pears, cozy winter reading, and quiet moments of reflection — the perfect treat for slowing down this winter.

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Jan 33 min read

Wooden round door in a grassy hillside, surrounded by vibrant flowers and a rustic stone wall. Lush, green setting with cozy ambiance.

A Cozy Hobbit’s Treat: Warm Caramel Apple Cider

Warm, cozy caramel apple cider inspired by The Hobbit. Perfect for reading, relaxing, and enjoying a little taste of the Shire at home.

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Jan 32 min read

Narnia’s White Witch Hot Chocolate: A Luxurious Winter Treat

Narnia’s White Witch Hot Chocolate is a creamy white hot chocolate with a subtle sting of white pepper—luxurious, wintry, and deceptively sweet.

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Dec 31, 20252 min read

Crackling campfire with orange flames surrounded by wooden logs. Two Adirondack chairs in the background evoke a cozy outdoor setting.

A Simple Autumn Soup to Look Forward To (Carrot, Kale & White Bean Soup – rustic, warming, and garden-inspired)

Warm up with this cozy carrot, kale, and white bean soup—perfect for fall and inspired by your second garden planting in July.

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Jul 21, 20252 min read