A Seasoned Kitchen

Day 4. Same coffee. More progress.

Yesterday was one of those days where you look around and realize, “We’re getting there.”

The house is starting to feel like home instead of a place full of boxes. Every room we finish brings a little more peace, and every little decorating project makes this place feel more like us.

Today’s goal is to finish the boxes inside the house so tomorrow we can all tackle the garage together. I’m finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel!

This move has been a lot of work, but it’s also been such a reminder that home isn’t built in a day. It’s built one box, one room, one memory, and one cup of coffee at a time.

I’m so thankful for this new chapter and for everyone following along as we turn this house into a home. 🤍🏡☕

Same coffee. New day. ☕🤍

Yesterday was errands and things forgotten. Today is unpacking, organizing, and making this house feel like home.

The kitchen is calling my name, and I can’t wait to get it ready for fresh bread, homemade desserts, and all the goodness to come.

One cup of coffee and one box at a time. 🏡

Some mornings are about productivity. Others are about gratitude.

Today, it’s both.

I’m sipping coffee in a brand-new kitchen that still has boxes to unpack, cabinets to organize, and memories waiting to be made. Every corner is a reminder that God has been so faithful.

I can’t wait to fill this home with the smell of fresh bread, homemade desserts, and people gathered around the table.

Welcome to ASK’s new home. ❤️

Well… the move is officially on! 🏡✨

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve posted because life has been a whirlwind of packing boxes in the kitchen But today wrapping up the last few things means I’m finally getting to organize my new kitchen, and if you know me, you know that’s my happy place.

There’s something special about finding a home for the mixing bowls, flour jars, and sourdough tools that have been part of so many celebrations. I can’t wait to get this kitchen up and running and fill it with the smell of fresh bread, cookies, cakes, and all the goodness that’s been waiting for the dust to settle.

Thank you for hanging with me through this season. I’m excited for this fresh chapter—for our family and for A Seasoned Kitchen. ❤️

Now tell me… what’s the very first thing you think I should bake in the new kitchen? 🍞🧁🍪

Celebrating our Fearless Leader big!

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I used this method last night for dinner and it was phenomenal!

I used 50/50 (organic grass fed and finished) lamb with 85/15 ground beef. 2 pounds total
Add 1/2 cup Za’atar
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground pepper
1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

I caramelized 1 &1/2 lg onions sliced and 4 garlic cloves chopped (let them cool before adding to ground meat.

1 cup of panko adding enough buttermilk to make breadcrumbs tacky. Allow buttermilk to absorb while onions cool.

Once the onions, garlic, and breadcrumbs are ready add to the meat and mix like you would a meatloaf. Watch the video it shows you how to roll out in parchment paper and bake in oven!

400 for 25-30min

Gyro meat that's made without a spit? It can be done! Recipe inspired by @mezemike This viral method uses parchment paper to flatten seasoned ground beef that's baked and broiled to look just like the real thing. Recipe below: Ingredients: 1 medium onion, quartered 1 pound ground beef 1 pound ground lamb 3 garlic cloves 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon each dried oregano, dried thyme and dried rosemary, crushed 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 to 3 tablespoons olive oil 8 whole pita breads Optional toppings: Chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion, shredded lettuce and tzatziki sauce Directions: Preheat the oven to 400°. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, onion, yogurt, olive oil, oregano, garlic, salt, cumin, coriander, pepper, paprika and parsley. Divide mixture into two equal-sized portions. Place one portion in the center of a 16x12-in. piece of parchment paper. Place another equal-sized piece of parchment paper on top; using your hands or a rolling pin, flatten into a thin rectangle, the same size as the parchment paper. Starting from the short end, fold the parchment over the meat, rolling it tightly into a 1-1/2-in. log. Repeat with the remaining portion. Place beef logs on a rimmed 15x10x1-in. baking sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Drain off excess grease. Unroll the meat; break into smaller pieces. Return to the baking sheet. Broil 2-3 minutes or until the edges are crispy. Serve gyro meat in flatbreads or pitas with shredded lettuce, tomato, onion and tzatziki sauce. #donerkebab #gyros #homemade #dinnerideas

Thank you, 4C Farm!

Summer tomatoes mean one thing around our house—Tomato Pie season! Before heading out for a little getaway, I stopped by the farm stand and picked up 7 beautiful tomatoes. Last night, Jeff and I enjoyed some Southern fried chicken and a slice of homemade tomato pie.

That first bite? Pure summer heaven. There’s just something special about farm-fresh tomatoes that makes every recipe shine. Thank you for providing such incredible local produce! 🌞🍅

What’s your favorite way to enjoy fresh summer tomatoes? 👇🏻🍅

Introducing celebration cookie cakes! Available with organic Kamut flour or gluten free!! For those who prefer cookies over cake❤️

I tested scones, muffins, and a sweet quick bread!

They are at HAVEN & ROOTS in Holiday! They have the greatest WELLNESS products and gluten free and vegan snacks!

The Month of May in Cake… 🍰

May was stacked high with layers, buttercream, sprinkles, celebrations, and a whole lot of cake!

From birthdays to graduations and special occasions, these cakes kept my mixer busy and my kitchen smelling amazing. And yes, several of these beauties were gluten-free—because everyone deserves cake. 🎉

Turns out “I can’t have gluten” and “I want cake” can happily exist in the same sentence. 😉

Which cake would you grab a slice of first? Let me know in the comments! 👇