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white chocolate chip s’mores freezer cookies with graham crackers and marshmallow, made from the root 3 dough and baked straight from frozen. read more
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This homemade cinnamon dolce syrup is an easy pantry staple that replaces flavored coffee creamer and store-bought coffee syrup. We use it in coffee, lattes, cold brew and even pancakes. Made with simple ingredients and ready in minutes. read more
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root 1 of the rooted pantry project is homemade sandwich bread: soft, fluffy, freezer-friendly, and absolutely worth making again. read more
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this is the kind of dinner that feels a little extra without actually being that complicated. one dough, two 9-10 inch pan pizzas, and enough leftover dough for a few soft pretzels on the side. we made this once before and loved the idea, but used way too much dough in the pans. this version… read more
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pizza is one of those meals that happens at least once a week in our house. sometimes it is a planned pizza night. sometimes it is a “i forgot dinner was my responsibility again” pizza night. either way, having homemade sauce tucked in the freezer makes the whole thing feel a lot less dramatic. i… read more
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Skip the grill with these easy oven cheeseburger sliders! Made with seasoned ground beef, homemade slider buns, melty cheese, and a buttery mustard topping, they’re perfect for busy weeknights, camping trips, or feeding a hungry family. read more
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Soft homemade sandwich bread made with bread flour, a little whole wheat flour, and ground flaxseed for extra fiber. This recipe fits one 2.2 lb Pullman loaf pan and one 1 lb Pullman loaf pan perfectly. read more
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this freezer chocolate chip cookie dough is our root 3 base: soft cookies, simple batch prep, and dough portions that bake straight from frozen. read more
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If you’ve been around here for any length of time, you’ve probably noticed that I make a lot of pancakes. Part of that is because they’re easy. Part of it is because my kids actually eat them without complaints. But the biggest reason is that I can make a big batch once and have homemade… read more
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this easy backyard nerf gun game using magnatiles is a simple screen-free activity for kids that uses magnetic tiles, foam darts, and a point system for a little outdoor fun and sneaky math practice. read more
welcome to the rooted journal — a place for homemade meals, simple rhythms, messy kitchens, backyard projects, and learning as we grow.
here you’ll find real-life ideas for feeding a family from scratch without making it your entire personality. freezer prep, easy homemade swaps, kid-friendly activities, garden experiments, and the kind of homemaking that happens in between laundry piles, school papers, snack requests, and someone asking what’s for dinner again.
this space is for moms who want to slow down a little, make more things at home, teach their kids along the way, and build a life that feels more rooted — without pretending it’s always pretty.