Easy Recipes From a Virginia Farmhouse Kitchen

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Welcome to The Seasoned Mom! Here you will find delicious, easy recipes for the busy home cook. Inspired by Virginia’s rich traditions, the changing seasons in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and our simple farmhouse life, these meals have been tried, tested and loved for generations. I hope that the recipes bring your family together around the table!

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