Hungry for Home
Make any space feel like home with Hungry for Home author Ruth McKeaney’s favorite recipes, tips, and family traditions from Hillside Farm.
As a mother of five and constant host (to literally thousands of people over the years), Ruth goes to the heart of what makes one feel at home. Every day, her goal is to make her home a safe place so that family and guests have the opportunity to have deeper needs met. Intentional homemaking, in its most idealized form, is creating a setting where vulnerability and honesty are valued and protected, where understanding and grace are fostered and love freely given.
Ruth Mckeaney is a former Assistant Attorney General for the State of Virginia, and Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney. Ruth and her husband, Bob, are now raising their five children on their restored historic farm in Berwyn, PA. They have flipped many historic homes over the last two decades and joyfully lived in each one of them. They have company more often than not in a given year.
Hungry for Home
Welcome back to Hillside Farm! As soon as the leaves fall and the weather turns cold, this Butternut Squash Soup becomes a staple on our dinner table. It’s creamy, comforting, and full of that natural sweetness that makes butternut squash such a fall favorite.
In this episode, I’ll show you how to make this cozy soup step by step. It’s simple enough for a weeknight dinner, elegant enough for guests, and pairs beautifully with a hearty kale salad or warm crusty bread.
I hope you enjoy this special episode with Scottie and I. Watch it below!
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As we approach the holidays, I wanted to take a few moments to share what it means to truly prepare both our hearts and our homes for this season.
The holidays bring so many moments...joyful gatherings, family visits, quiet dinners, and sometimes even stress. In this video, I talk about how to stay grounded in gratitude, open your home with intention, and create an atmosphere that makes everyone feel seen, welcomed, and loved.
I hope you join us. Watch now!
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Hi friends! In this brand new episode of our Fall Series, my daughter Scottie joins me in the kitchen to make one of our family’s all-time favorite holiday dishes: a warm, cheesy Corn Soufflé, along with a pot of fragrant Mulled Cider that fills the house with the smell of cinnamon and spice.
We had so much fun together in the kitchen making this! Watch the full episode to see how it all came together.
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Welcome back to Hillside Farm! In this episode of our Fall Series, Leslie joins me to create a gorgeous autumn wreath made entirely from natural materials gathered around the yard – colorful leaves, branches, dried stems, and seasonal plants in deep tones of orange, brown, and plum.
It’s a simple and fun project you can make in about 20 minutes with just a few supplies 🍂
Watch the full episode now!
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In this new episode of our Fall Series, Leslie joins me to create something truly special — a bulb lasagna pot. Don’t worry, it’s not a recipe you eat! It’s a beautiful, layered way to plant spring bulbs now in the fall so that you have waves of blooms when the weather warms.
Watch the full episode to see how we did it!
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Fresh from the oven and filled with warm cinnamon-spiced apples, these homemade apple turnovers are one of my favorite fall treats. Made with flaky puff pastry and a simple glaze, they’re easy enough for a weekday bake and special enough for a fall gathering.
Watch the full recipe out NOW!!
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Welcome to the Fall Series at Hungry for Home! I’m here with Leslie, who always brings her magical creativity to every project. In this episode, we’re sharing 3–4 easy DIY pumpkin projects you can make for your home this season — perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving tablescapes, or simply adding festive charm around your house. Watch the episode now!!
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Welcome back to Hillside Farm! I’m Ruth McKeaney, and today I’m joined by Scottie to make something a little different from my usual barely baked cookies — a warm, gooey Brown Butter Skillet Cookie. 🍪
This recipe has everything you love about a chocolate chip cookie — butter, brown sugar, vanilla, chocolate chips — but with a twist. We brown the butter for extra flavor and bake it all together in a skillet for a dessert that comes out golden on the edges, soft in the center, and perfect for sharing right out of the pan. Serve with vanilla ice cream and it'll be sure to disappear!
If you’re looking for an easy dessert that feels special but comes together quickly, you’ll love this skillet cookie recipe. Watch the episode now!
GET THE FULL RECIPE: www.hungry4home.com/blog/cookieskillet
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🍂 New Fall Series Episode is LIVE! 🍂
As the seasons change, those summer containers often look tired after the heat and long dry spells. In today’s episode, Leslie and I show you how to give them new life with easy, beautiful fall planters.
You’ll see how to:
– Save perennials and reuse them for fall
– Design a simple monochromatic planter full of texture and color
– Add grasses and seasonal flowers for a bold autumn focal point
– Bring in pops of color that create a warm welcome for family and friends
Watch now and subscribe to follow along for all things fall!
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Nothing says comfort food like a Meatball Sub! In this Fall Series episode, we make quick and flavorful meatballs (with a hidden veggie for extra moisture!) and turn them into hearty subs your whole family will love.
Watch the episode now for the full recipe — perfect for busy weeknights.
Get the full recipe here: www.hungry4home.com/blog/meatballsubs
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