Rooted in the Kitchen

Step back from the frantic pace of modern life and find your seat at a table where every meal tells a story of the land



In Rooted in the Kitchen, Jessica Sowards—beloved creator of Roots and Refuge Farm—invites you to rediscover the soul-nourishing rhythm of the seasons. From her South Carolina homestead, Jessica shares a collection of recipes designed to transform fresh, seasonal ingredients into comforting, wholesome meals.

From sunrise to sunset, Jessica guides you through a day of intentional, homegrown flavors. Start your morning with the rooster’s crow and Southern Eggs Benny (With Perfectly Basted Eggs) or a rustic Farmhouse Frittata. For midday, enjoy a light plate of Chicken Salad prepared three ways—fruity, herby, or with a kick—or a warming bowl of Sausage and Kale Soup with Sweet Potatoes. When the sun sets, gather your hungry folks for a hearty meal of Chicken with Herbed Dumplings or a fragrant Garlicky White Bean Stew.

Beyond the main course, this cookbook offers essential chapters on from-scratch staples, larder preserves, seasonal sips, and decadent desserts. Rooted in the Kitchen provides everything you need for simple, satisfying weeknights, bringing the heartwarming essence of the farmhouse directly to your table.

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