COTSWOLD KITCHEN MOM: Simple English Living in America

~Making Ordinary Things Lovely-An English Inspired Life (Baking, Thrifting, & Homeschooling) ~

~What You Can Expect to Find on Cotswold Kitchen Mom: ~

Hello, and welcome to my blog space- I am so glad you are here! My name is Elizabeth and I am Cotswold Kitchen Mom. On my English inspired lifestyle blog, you will find traditional English recipes, home baking, thrifted treasures, homeschool activities, craft projects for cozy home living, and so much more! All my posts are generally inspired from my time living in England- with my English husband. Now, as a stay-at-home mom living in America, I seek to bring a “bit of England” across the pond, and into my family’s home. I would be thrilled to have you join along on this wonderful journey.

See below to learn more about my story and click here to read my Frequently Asked Questions. Also, be sure to check out my guide pages for a more comprehensive look at English recipes, English cottage style thrifting, and English cottage style crafting and DIY Projects. Plus, my guide on a beautiful homeschool education.

~Recent Blog Posts~

A new mom gift basket filled with Hobnob biscuits and handmade itmes.

The Perfect New Mom Gift Basket: A Thrifted Basket Filled with Handmade Gifts

Hello and welcome to my blog! Today, I am trying something a little different. I am publishing a three-part mini-series- focusing on thoughtful gifts for new moms. This mini-series...

English cheddar cheese turns a warm orange color when baked on top of the bread.

Easy Rustic White Bread Recipe- Crafted with Creamy English Cheddar

Have you ever opened the front door to a home where a fresh loaf of bread has been loving prepared and carefully baked? If you have ever stepped into such a cozy reception, then you...

The beef and sausage pasta bake has been removed from the oven and is allowed to cool a bit before serving.

Hearty Beef and Sausage Pasta Bake- An Easy English Comfort Food

Are you looking for an easy comfort food to make for dinner? Look no further than my hearty beef and sausage pasta bake. This dish is an amalgamation of Italian, English, and American...

Colored pasta adds a fun flare to these World Cup kids crafts.

3 Easy World Cup Kids Crafts with Colored Pasta: A Fun Homeschool Project

Some of you may be aware that the World Cup started last week. In our cross-cultural home, this is a big deal. England t-shirts have been ordered, yummy game day snacks have been made,...

Shortbread cookies with strawberry mallow filling ready to be served.

Shortbread Cookies with Strawberry Mallow Filling: An English Classic with an American Twist

Welcome! This week on the blog we will be making simple shortbread cookies with a lush strawberry mallow filling. These feminine cookies were baked to celebrate my love for thrifted...

Banana bread muffins with cinnamon brown sugar crumble served on a tiered platter and a small dinner plate.

Delicious Banana Bread Muffins with Cinnamon Sugar Crumble

Hello and welcome to Cotswold Kitchen Mom. Today, on the blog we will be making a yummy anytime treat- my delicious banana bread muffins with cinnamon sugar crumble. As a mom, I love...

Buttery short crust and creamy filling for the ultimate chicken pot. pie

The Ultimate Chicken Pot Pie with Buttery Short Crust Pastry

Welcome to my blog space! This week, my family and I, will be sharing our ultimate chicken pot pie with buttery short crust pastry recipe with YOU! Just imagine, crispy, flaky layers...

Bread and butter pudding served on a thrifted silver tray.

Bread and Butter Pudding- Perfect Mother's Day Dessert

Are you always on the lookout for easy recipes that utilize leftovers, reduce waste, and limit effort? If so, then my bread and butter pudding is perfect for you. By combining stale...

The homemade granola bars are ready to be served and enjoyed.

Homemade Granola Bars for Kids: A Special Homeschool Recipe

Hello and welcome to my blog! This week, my children and I, made homemade granola bars as a fun part of a homeschool lesson. We enjoyed this activity so much that we thought we would...

An English Sunday roast is served on a dinner plate.

How to Make and Authentic English Roast in America

Spring is in the outside air, and the aroma of a traditional Sunday roast is wafting inside my kitchen. How inviting and warm is the smell of springtime mixed with good food. Are you...

Learn More About My Story:

I am a mom/mum to four precious children as well as a homeschool educator. In my free time, I enjoy baking breads and treats in the kitchen with my little ones. Equally, I enjoy thrifting for treasures… and then using those thrifted treasures to make our home lovely. I try to incorporate English recipes and traditions into our everyday life whenever I can, and I would love to share those ideas and traditions with you.

I would love to hear from you:

Get in touch-if you are interested in certain topics or recipes-please let me know.