Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe (Slow Cooker)

Creamy Chicken Wild Rice Soup Recipe (Slow Cooker)

This creamy chicken wild rice soup made in the slow cooker is the kind of recipe that feels cozy, comforting, and deeply nourishing from the very first bite. It is rich without being heavy, creamy without being grainy, and tastes like it has been simmering on the stove all day. This is one of those dependable winter recipes you will come back to year after year.

Cooking meals like this has become part of how I slow down and cook with intention during busy seasons, which is something I also talk about in my post on why writing goals helps bring clarity and focus to everyday routines.

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Our Christmas in Colorado (2025): A Cozy Holiday Recap

Our Christmas in Colorado (2025): A Cozy Holiday Recap

Christmas in Colorado has a way of slowing time for us. Our 2025 trip felt like a cozy page from my travel diary, familiar, comforting, and quietly magical. It was a different way to spend the holidays, away from home, but one that felt grounding in all the right ways.

This was our most recent Christmas in Colorado, and instead of approaching it as a packed itinerary, it unfolded more like a collection of moments – some planned, some spontaneous, all memorable. If you’re planning your own trip and want the logistics, I’ve kept our full Christmas in Colorado itinerary updated here, but this post is all about the experience itself.

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Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough Bread (My Go-To Savory Loaf)

Jalapeño Cheddar Sourdough Bread (My Go-To Savory Loaf)

This jalapeño cheddar sourdough bread is one of my go-to savory loaves when I want something a little extra, but still very approachable. It has a crisp, golden crust, a soft and chewy interior, and just the right balance of heat from fresh jalapeños and richness from freshly shredded cheddar cheese. It’s flavorful without being overpowering, and it’s one of those loaves that disappears quickly once sliced.

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