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Chocolate chip cookie bars on their side in a metal tin.
A woman sitting at an open laptop computer in a log cabin.

Hello & welcome

Meet Kristine

Hi, I’m Kristine. Welcome to my cozy corner of the internet, where simple recipes and nostalgic homemaking come together in everyday life.

Here you’ll find good food, seasonal inspiration, and thoughtful, lived-in details that help create a home that feels like something.

most loved recipe (by you!)

Basic Cookie Dough for Mix-ins

A simple, reliable cookie dough that bakes up soft and chewy every single time.

A scoop of basic cookie dough with chocolate chips in a bowl with a cookie scoop.
Oatmeal cookies laying on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Kristine’s Top Pick

Butterscotch Oatmeal Cookies

These butterscotch cookies have the perfect balance of hearty oats and sweet, melty chips.

On the menu this week

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

This chicken salad is creamy, balanced, and packed with simple, familiar flavors.

Chicken salad in a white scalloped bowl with a spoon on top and a bite on the spoon.
A guest bedroom with blue quilted bedding, a metal bed, and some floral artwork on the wall.

Homemaking

A Well-Kept Home

Ideas to keep your home running well—simple routines, tips and tricks, and unique ways to make a house feel like home.