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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Easy Sourdough Sandwich bread
This one is easy. I mean it’s so easy you won’t really even get your hands dirty until it’s time to roll it up for baking. Everything is done in your mixer with a dough hook. Sourdough Sandwich Bread Ingredients Instructions Enjoy soft, flavorful homemade sourdough sandwich bread perfect for toast, sandwiches, or warm with…
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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)

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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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…
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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…