Welcome Home
I’ve always heard that home is where the heart is. I certainly believe that. My family will always be the heart of me. I have spent a lot of time in this kitchen taking care of my family. Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home.

recent posts
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Pasta alla Carbonara
This recipe was shared with me by a student visiting the U.S. for school. Her family is in Italy. I asked for a few recipes from home and she gifted me this masterpiece with the promise of a few more to come. I was so excited to try this recipe! I can’t wait to share
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The Day My Soul Exhaled
I woke up today with a strange sort of peace that I’m not accustomed to. Like the hug of an old friend. Comforting and, although it’s not familiar, soothing. Something shifted, quietly and without warning, a couple of days ago. I’m not sure how long it will last, and I’m not trying to claim it.
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Easy and Amazing Apple Pie
(I’ll get the rest of this post done soon but I wanted to be sure you had the recipe asap)
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Easy Cheese Biscuits
This is the best thing you will ever put in your mouth. You can serve them with jelly, syrup and butter mixed together to sop, or as a quick bread with any meal. You cannot beat these. I said what I said. This recipe for easy southern biscuits includes cheese but you can leave it

About Me
Hi, I’m Bena, sounds like renee but with a Bee
I am a wife, mother, food blogger, and content creator, exploring the world from my hilltop. Expect delicious recipes, home organization and projects, farm life and an occasional video! There’s just no telling what we will get into around here next! Let’s get busy!
LIFESTYLE
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Bena the Bee
I’ve always been busy. Bena sounds like “Renee”. My mom and dad named all four of their children “B” names. Of all of them, she says I gave her the hardest time about staying busy. I was always into something which meant she had to stay one step ahead of me so I didn’t get
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The Living Room Five!
Five minutes in the main living area can make a difference. Let me show you how these five steps can impact how you relax in this common area of your home. Not gonna lie, I have not spent as much time in this room of our home as I have in other rooms. It was
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Five minute clean up, bathroom edition
When you only have five minutes to tackle some chores around the house then it may be a good time to knock out some bathroom cleaning. We all know you’re going to be in there so you might as well make the best of it. Most of these cleaning check list items take less than