by Birgitte Christensen | Jul 22, 2026 | Blog, Recipes, Toppings
Fresh basil has been thriving in my garden this summer, and every time I harvest a basketful, I’m reminded just how versatile this wonderful herb is. While pesto is always a favorite, I wanted to create something a little different—a creamy, fresh, and vibrant...
by Birgitte Christensen | Jun 16, 2026 | Recipes, Sweet tooth
An Easy Garden-to-Table Recipe for Breakfast, Snacks, and Lunch Boxes If your garden is producing more zucchini than you know what to do with, you’re not alone. This was our first summer growing zucchini, and it seems to go from tiny fruits to giant harvest...
by Birgitte Christensen | Nov 4, 2025 | Health
(A common-sense look from the Homestead Kitchen) There’s a lot of talk out there about eggs. One day they’re good for you, the next they’re not. You’ll hear that they raise your cholesterol, and then you’ll hear they’re a superfood. No wonder people get confused!...
by Birgitte Christensen | Oct 21, 2025 | Recipes, Warm and comforting
There’s something so comforting about a bowl of creamy, homemade soup when the air turns crisp and the days grow shorter.Here at The Hygge Homestead Kitchen, this Butternut Squash Soup has become one of our favorite fall and winter staples. It’s simple, deeply...
by Birgitte Christensen | Oct 15, 2025 | Easy peasy, Recipes
Kale and apples are definitely two of my favorite Fall/Winter crops, and combined to this Apple Kale salad is always a hit. Our immune system needs a constant flow of antioxidants to protect the body from free radicals*, oxidative stress and virus. Eating...
