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From scratch, from the garden, from our Idaho homestead — one skill at a time.

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Fork lifting a bite of creamy baked mac and cheese with golden panko topping

The Best Baked Mac and Cheese (Extra Creamy, 5-Cup Cheese, Family-Approved)

Brown Butter Sweet Potato Casserole with Maple Pecan Streusel — creamy roasted sweet potatoes topped with a buttery brown sugar pecan crumble, served warm with a spoon in the baking dish.

Brown Butter Sweet Potato Casserole with Maple Pecan Streusel – The Best Ever Holiday Side Dish

Sweet and Savory Stuffed Mini Pumpkins filled with sausage, apples, and herbs, baked until golden and served on a white platter with fresh parsley and a dish of extra stuffing — a cozy Thanksgiving side dish.

Sweet & Savory Stuffed Mini Pumpkins – A Cozy Thanksgiving Side Dish

Creamy make-ahead mashed potatoes baked in a glass dish, golden brown on top and sprinkled with fresh herbs, ready to serve for a holiday meal.

Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes with Brown Butter – Fluffy, Creamy & Country-Style

Asian coleslaw salad

Asian Coleslaw Recipe – How to Make This Fresh & Crunchy Salad

fluffy Mexican rice in a serving dish garnished with cilantro and lime

Best Mexican Rice Recipe (Fluffy, Never Mushy, Better Than Restaurants)

Bowl of old-fashioned pickled beets with a fork, surrounded by cinnamon sticks, peppercorns, and salt — a rustic homestead canning recipe ready for pantry storage.

Old-Fashioned Pickled Beets Recipe (Sweet, Tangy & Perfect for Canning)

Slow cooked cowboy beans with bacon and ground beef served in a metal bowl on a wood cutting board with a red and white plaid napkin

Slow Cooked Cowboy Beans — Oven or Crockpot

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Yvonne from our country life

Hi, I am Yvonne, the blogger of Our Country Life.

I am dedicated to sharing my passions:

  • Home cooking
  • Gardening
  • Raising animals
  • Country Living

Together, let’s embrace the charm of old-fashioned living. You’ll be amazed at how fulfilling it can be!

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