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DIY personalized fondue skewers

So first off, my apologies for being a bit MIA lately. Last week was quite a hectic one and I got rather behind. But I'm back now. Hi! I...

ginberry jam

Confession. (shhhhh!) I've never made jam before. Or rather, I'd never made jam until this month. I always liked to think about making...

DIY Candied Nuts Stocking Stuffer

Christmas is coming This writer's getting fat It's time to put the candied pecans In someone else's hat Or something like that. Point...

OH, HELLO THERE!

I'm Whitney.

Welcome to My Own Little Mess! I'm so glad you stopped by. This is where I get to share the recipes I love - both those of my childhood and those I create now - and the traditions that made cooking and baking such a joyful part of all our lives.

The table is the heart of community and that is the heart of this blog. I am so excited to share these meals with you!