from the kitchen of a.

09/03/2026

there are so many incredible businesses tagged in this post and i’m honored to be alongside them! sleepy time is sparse right now, but you can catch her at the The Market on Third - Lampasas or The Charming Haven! 🫶🏽

if you need any sourdough, scones, muffins or more, Doughly Beloved has you covered! 😍

I have an addiction to some of the wonderful bakers in Main St. Mercantile. 😅 Grace & Gospel Co I inhaled that pumpkin pie cookie! Thank you so much for making it. Amanda's Sweet Home Bakerythat donut loaf will forever be my favorite. Idc idc. 🙂‍↕️Stoner's Pizza Joint delicious pizza and my baby loved the bubbles until she dumped it on the floor. 😂 from the kitchen of a.I am SOOOOOO excited, I got the last one 😝 Sampson & Co. Fruits and Things we always get them. You were out of the variety pack but my baby still inhaled a wrap. ☺️

There are wonderful people in here. I like to support local or small businesses wherever I go (not just in Copperas Cove) because community is better together and I know many of you support not only my small business in Five O’L Heifers - 2.0 but the other vendors in there as well. Thank you so much!!!

09/03/2026

one of the top 3 aroma rollers! 🥹🫶🏽

check out Amanda's Sweet Home Bakery for all things dye free and vegan!

I started this little small business spotlight to showcase some other small businesses that I love.
I love to shop small when I can, and finding products I LOVE while supporting the community sits well with my soul.

If you know me, you know im a migraine girly.

I’ve recently added this this to my migraine tool kit and am loving it. This blend really helps soothe me. I have applied it on my temples & laid down in a dark room if im feeling a headache coming on and I love it.

Of course this is not medication but it’s an incredible tool, apparently I love it so much I bought 2 and didn’t even realize 😂🤎

from the kitchen of a.

09/03/2026

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they're back in the kitchen! 🌾🌙

that's me again. 😂

from the kitchen of a. will be popping up at the cozy nights series with our small-batch herbal wellness goods, handcrafted home products, and a limited selection of herbal teas.

if you've had your eye on a particular blend, don't wait too long. our teas are limited right now, and once a blend is gone, it may be a little while before you see it again.

come shop, ask questions, catch up with me, or just stop by and tell me what you think of cozy nights. i'd love to see you. 🫶🏽

from the kitchen of a.

09/01/2026

apparently national beard day is this thursday, which feels like the perfect excuse to remind y’all that i do, in fact, make something for the beards. 😂🌾

our beard wash + mask is one of those products that quietly sits in the background, but he deserves his moment.

made with just four organic ingredients: yucca root, nettle, sage + calendula.

and despite the name, he’s a little more versatile than just a quick wash. you can use it as a wash, a beard mask, turn it into your own infused acv rinse, or steep it into a refrigerated beard refresher for the week. 👀

swipe through because i broke down all four ways to use it + how to properly dilute the acv rinse before putting it on your face because that felt important to spell out for the men. 😂

and now for the very limited part…

as of right now, i know i have:
• 2 with me
• 2 at the charming haven in killeen
• 1 at Main St. Mercantile in copperas cove
• and there may be one little straggler at The Market on Third - Lampasas but may need to confirm 😂

it’s currently sold out online, so what’s sitting on those shelves is what’s available for now.

consider this your early national beard day reminder + my attempt to get these last few jars into some bearded homes. 🤪

09/01/2026

lots of incredible things happening at cozy kitchen market. the rest of this year!! save the dates and help spread a little extra love these upcoming seasons. 🫶🏽

08/31/2026

posting all three because it’s my fault for taking too many good pictures and then being indecisive about choosing one. 😂

chicken tacos with mango pico de gallo, avocado crema, rice, elote corn off the cob minus the jalapeño because they lived in the fridge a little too long + refried beans. 🫶🏽

i’ll be sharing the recipes for the mango pico de gallo, rice & avocado crema throughout september because dinner turned into content again. as it should! 👀

the chicken is almost too easy to call a recipe:

what you’ll need:
• chicken thighs
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• pink himalayan sea salt
• pepper
• taco seasoning

to begin:
• toss all that good s**t in a pot and let it cook on low for 3–4 hours.
• once they’re cooked through and tender, pull them out, shred them and keep them to the side while you get the rest prepared.

that’s it. 😂

we did ours two ways because why choose? soft flour tortilla + crunchy shell, chicken, avocado crema and a ridiculous amount of mango pico.

i used the siete maíz taco shells & soft tortillas from el corral in cove because ya girl was not making tortillas that day. BUT you can always use my homemade tortilla recipe i already have posted! 🫶🏽

september might have accidentally become recipe month around here and i’m not mad about it because you know what season it is…. COZY SEASON. and the feed will have at least one recipe a week pretty soon!

is there a specific recipe you’re looking for?! let me know below. 👇🏽

08/29/2026

a little tea update from the kitchen 🌾

my herb restock plans took an unexpected turn, so i’m currently working on securing a new source and rebuilding that part of the process a bit.

because of that, tea inventory will be very limited at the 9/5, 9/6 + 9/12 markets, including oktoberfest. i’ll be prioritizing the blends y’all want most and making what i can with the herbs i currently have on hand.

if your favorite sells out, don’t panic. 👀 all blends will still be available for preorder, and once my herbs come in, i’ll get those batches made, restocked + distributed.

so this is your chance to help me decide what gets priority first:

what blends do you want to see stocked in september?

drop them below so i know what y’all are reaching for first. 🫶🏽🌾

thank you for being patient with me while i get this part of the kitchen sorted out. i’d rather take the extra time to find the right herb source than rush it just to say everything is stocked.

08/27/2026

little piles turn into big piles, and those big piles turn into blends.

then my counters + floors turn into the holder for all the tea that gets spilled and those pesky little powder bits that never stay in the scoop. 😂

one of my favorite parts of creating blends is seeing the beauty in each herb on its own. when you compare what an herb looks like live to what it looks like dried, chopped or parted out, it’s nothing but pure magic.

the goal is always the same: intentionally chosen herbs that create balanced teas + useful blends.

knowing how they were traditionally used, how they can support the body, what pairs well together and what doesn’t, there’s a purpose behind every little pile.

please enjoy this photo of five of my top herb recommendations. you’ll find some of these in my free herbal wellness starter guide too. 🌿

grab the free guide here:
fromthekitchenofa.com/from-my-kitchen-to-you/p/herbalwellnessstarterguide⁠

and a huge shoutout to Shelby Elizabeth Photography for this shot. i can’t wait to do another branding session with you now that you’re finally back! 😭👀