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...
by Birgitte Christensen | Oct 3, 2025 | Easy peasy, Recipes
It’s apple season, friends – that wonderful time of year when crisp, juicy fruit fills the markets, and seasonal produce is at its best. Here on the homestead, we don’t have apple trees yet (though I’d love to plant some one day). For now, I pick up fresh organic...
by Birgitte Christensen | Sep 22, 2025 | Drinks, Recipes
There’s something special about coming home from a walk, feeling refreshed by the air on your skin and the movement in your body, and then pouring yourself a glass of something nourishing. The Broccoli & Fennel Breeze is a crisp, hydrating juice that’s...
