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About Feathers in Our Nest

Aliesha is a wife to a handsome husband and a mother to three sweet children (age 3 and under!).  When she is not chasing her busy kiddos, she enjoys cooking, baking, reading, decorating, crafting, and blogging.  Her blog home is Feathers in Our Nest, where she writes about family, faith, food, and more.  Aliesha is passionate about healthy eating, natural parenting, and ministering to others around her.

Soaked Fruit & Spice Muffins

+16 In our family, we love eating muffins for breakfast and for snacks throughout the day.  I’ve made this recipe dozens of times and it always turns out great!  These muffins are moist and will last for several days, but … Continue reading

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Thirty Minute Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls

+14 I love having fresh bread with a meal, so I got really excited when I first heard about 30 minute dinner rolls.  Even with the “help” of a two-year-old, I was still able to pull these off in about … Continue reading

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Savory White Cheddar & Chive Cornmeal Waffles

+13 At our house, “breakfast for dinner” is one of our go-to meals when we’re in a hurry or I forgot to plan something.  I often make waffles for lunch too, so don’t think that waffles are limited to just … Continue reading

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Rosemary Peasant Bread

+28 The only word I can possibly use to describe this bread is: “WOW!”  I bake all the time and I try all sorts of new recipes, but my husband swears that this is THE best bread he has ever … Continue reading

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Real Food Chocolate Chip Cookies

+11 As I was making this recipe over the weekend, I thought to myself, “Why has it been almost 6 months since I made these?”  Seven warm, ooey, gooey cookies later, I remembered. I have no self-control. But if any … Continue reading

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Blueberry Banana Quinoa Flour Muffins

+11 This past week my sweet mother in law brought me a large bag of organic quinoa.  I started searching for yummy recipes and ways to use it creatively.  I made these muffins and was delighted with how well they … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat Italian Herb & Garlic Pizza Crust

+18 I have been perfecting this recipe for three years, and it is definitely a family favorite which I have also served to company on multiple occasions!  It is not too difficult to throw together (very little hands on time), … Continue reading

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Whole Wheat Whipping Cream Biscuits

+20 One of the things that has been the hardest for me to give up when transitioning to using 100% freshly ground whole wheat flour is my beloved recipe for buttermilk biscuits.  I’ve been searching for a great recipe for … Continue reading

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