👩🍳 Easy Recipes that Gather People 🥰 Making Life Simple and Tasty 🎀 Ringing in the NEW Southern Belle
What We Gathered, What We’ll Carry Forward
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Happy End of November, Sweet Friend! As November draws to a close, I hope your table was full, your heart felt steady, and your kitchen still smells faintly of pie and something roasted in butter. 🧈 This month, we talked a lot about hosting with calm, prepping ahead, and letting the joy outweigh the stress. You shared stories, swapped recipes, and reminded me—again—that hospitality is never about perfection. It’s about presence. I flipping LOVE when y'all respond back, keep it up! Here’s a little recap of what we created together this month:
It’s been such a gift to see this community lean into grace, good food, and laughter this season. 🧊 Leftovers, but Make It GenerousIf your fridge is bursting, portion and freeze what you can—soups, casseroles, turkey, and gravy all store beautifully for cozy December dinners. And if you have a little extra to give:
The heart of hospitality is sharing what you have—especially when there’s plenty. 🌟 A Peek Ahead: December — Gather LightAs we step into December, our theme shifts to something softer: Gather Light. December is about gentle hosting, honest joy, and cozy connection. Think: December isn’t about doing it all—it’s about doing what matters, beautifully and simply. 🌿 Hospitality HopeThe table may be cleared, but the warmth remains. You’ve spent a month gathering people, laughter, and light—now it’s time to gather yourself, too. May December meet you gently—with soup simmering, music playing, and joy that glows quietly from within. ✨ Cheers to you! Ashley |
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👩🍳 Easy Recipes that Gather People 🥰 Making Life Simple and Tasty 🎀 Ringing in the NEW Southern Belle
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