Basil & Salt Living

09/18/2025

Raise your hand if you have a table that looks like this 🙋‍♀️💜

It's the busy season and I like it. I like it alot.

We recently took apart an old TV entertainment center, that we turned into a canning pantry, to salvage some parts. Now we're building a new bigger pantry for our overstock using an old soild wood dresser, the doors and hardware from the old pantry, and some new pine boards. Hubs cut, sanded and stained the boards yesterday so today he'll get building while I keep filling jars for him to store. Team work! 😆

We will be sharing the progress of our pantry progress in stories if you'd like to follow along. 🧚‍♀️🌿💜

09/18/2025

🍂 October Looks Delicious 🍂
Get ready to cozy up with our latest edition, packed with hearty fall recipes and seasonal flavors that embrace the crisp autumn air. From savory roasted dishes to indulgent desserts, we’ve crafted a lineup of recipes perfect for your fall kitchen. 🍁 Warm up, dig in, and let the season’s bounty inspire every meal.

09/18/2025

🍂 Fall’s Final Bounty Is Calling! 🍎
Farmers’ markets and local stands are still overflowing with crisp apples, late-season sweet corn, hearty root veggies, and colorful squash through the end of October. It’s the perfect moment to stock up on the flavors of the season while everything is at its peak.

🎃 As the air turns brisk, farms are opening pumpkin patches, planning hayrides, and mapping out corn mazes for family-friendly fall fun. Check your local listings for harvest festivals, cider tastings, and cozy weekend events—and make a day of it!

Support your local growers, savor the abundance, and bring a little extra autumn magic to your table. 🧺✨

09/17/2025

Dinner tonight = DONE!
Say hello to our Skillet Chicken Fajita Burritos—juicy, smoky chicken with peppers and onions all wrapped in warm homemade tortillas. 🌮💛
They’re quick enough for busy school nights, cozy enough for chilly September evenings, and packed with flavor that feels like a big fall hug. 🍂

📲 Get the full recipe here ➡️ https://basilandsalt.com/2025/09/17/skillet-chicken-fajita-burritos/

09/17/2025

This is sooo exciting! Go Holly!

has invited me to come back! So, this afternoon I'll be on live TV talking about ways preserving can help you be better prepared for the busy back to school season. I'll be sharing some examples and recipes from my book including homemade fruit leathers, freeze-dried fruit snacks, overnight oatmeal and more! Wish me luck! 🌿🧚‍♀️

09/17/2025

09/16/2025

Our issue is sooo delicious!

09/16/2025

🥑💚 Happy National Avocado Day!
Let’s give this green queen the party she deserves with Smoked Salmon & Guac Toasts—creamy, citrusy, and smoky with just the right crunch.

✨ Here’s the vibe:
• Toast up some crusty bread until golden.
• Mash ripe avocados with a squeeze of fresh lime, a sprinkle of salt, a touch of minced onion, and a handful of chopped cilantro.
• Pile on silky smoked salmon and crown with micro greens.
• Finish with an extra lime squeeze because we’re fancy like that.

One bite = avocado bliss. 🥂

09/15/2025

Sparkling Apple Cider Ginger Rosé

https://www.awortheyread.com/sparkling-apple-cider/

09/13/2025

🍂 Nothing screams autumn louder than a steaming bowl of Gaea’s Creamy Pumpkin Soup! 🎃✨
Packed with pumpkin, red pepper, zucchini & all the fall harvest goodness, this silky soup is comfort in a spoon. 🥄💛
Get the recipe 👉 basilandsalt.com/2020/09/12/gaeas-creamy-pumpkin-soup