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.

Tricia

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.

Tricia

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.

Tricia

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.

Tricia

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.

Tricia

Jul 21, 20252 min read