A warm, cozy meal that nourishes the body as well as the soul! Here you will find recipes that will stick to your ribs, please family members, while creating memories. I’ll show you how to use fresh and seasonal ingredients just like the French.
Peace on the Platter: A Low-Stress, High-Joy Thanksgiving Menu For the newly married host, the single mother seeking calm, or the busy f[...]
When I moved to France many moons ago, I was amazed to know there are small clusters of Americans who get together and celebrate “Friends[...]
If you're anything like me and believe that baking should be a meditative ritual, you will fall in love with this French apple cake. Unlike[...]
There are certain smells that instantly define a region. In Normandy, as soon as the weather turns cool, the air is filled with the scent o[...]
Setting boundaries isn't about building walls; it's about drawing property lines so your energy and emotional resources stay intact. We oft[...]
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Normandy Chicken with Apples and Cream: The Essence of Comfort
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This Pumpkin Bread is My Ultimate Fall Favorite
October 26, 2025
Soups
When it’s cold outside, to the point where it feels like it’s biting your bones I nee[...]
My favorite time of the year is winter, I know not everyone shares this idea but that’s[...]
Salads
When it comes to salads I have so many favorites. Thanks to Joanna Gaines, I’[...]
What to Cook
There are certain smells that instantly define a region. In Normandy, as soon as the weat[...]
Authentic French Country Pumpkin Bread: From Scratch to Goûter This may come as a sho[...]
There’s something special about a home-cooked meal—the way it fills the kitchen with[...]
Christina
Rustically Christina is a place for discovering, for those hungry for simple living tips, travel, parenting and food. I wanted to create a space to share all my tips, invite friends to do the same, and be the safe place for all of us to embrace life-creating an inspired simple lifestyle. Read more about Christina













