thecozymozy

Local Alaskan Artist family designing, drawing, cooking, and delivering happiness.

Yet another sneak peek 🫣 of our Matanuska Mallow design coming soon! I need all the bright happy colors during spring breakup, so here’s to sunshine, rainbows, and some childhood nostalgia… with a twist. . . . . . #luckycharms #cereal #marshmallows #matanuska #907 #alaska #salmon #xtratuf #moose #rainbow #mountain #stars #march #spring #weekend #alaskan #palmer #wasilla #anchorage #eagleriver #artist #illustration #artist #ipadart #digitalart #springbreak #saturday #weekend #create #nostalgia #childhood

It’s spring break—which means I’m heading up spring-inspired earrings for the @alaska_vintage_markets in May! Which is your favorite pair? . . . . . . #earrings #friday #spring #springbreak #march #color #handmade #colors #seedbeadjewelry #seedbead #create #art #artist #alaska #palmer #wasilla #anchorage #eagleriver #sunshine

Happy Pi-e Day from Pie-land 🥧 🏝 3.1415926535 8979323846 2643383279 5028841971 6939937510 5820974944 5923078164 0628620899 8628034825 3421170679 ... . . . . . #pi #pieday #piday #pie #march14 #3.14 #march #math #island #pie #digitalart #digitalillustration #illustration #ocean #sea #waves #waves #grass #dessert #ipadart #adobe #create #alaska #explore #spring #sweet

Sneak peek 🫣 of our newest design, ‘Matanuska Mallows’ —can’t wait to show you the big reveal! . . . . . #mountain #salmon #alaska #907 #fish #flower #forgetmenot #cereal #luckycharms #cereal #digitalart #illustration #springbreak #march #marshmallows #tuesday

Here’s a sneak peek of our newest design releasing soon! Our ‘Matanuska Mallows’ design is coming soon! . . . . . #cereal #marshmallows #luckycharms #ipadart #tuesday #march #alaska #comingsoon #digital #creative #907 #rainbow #mushroom

Sitka 💕 . . . . . #sitka #alaska #church #southeast #AK #visit #travel

Worked with the lovely @vanessa_powell on a rotoscope session at a teacher conference this weekend. Here are is my digital painting example. Such a fun process. . . . . . #digital #procreate #breakfast #cookies #tea #coffee #waffle #paint #art #artteacher #weekend #rotoscope #illustration

MLK ❤️

My niece turned one 🎂, so naturally, I had to make some cookies for her fairy 🧚‍♀️ first birthday! Today marks the end of Christmas break, so I’m gearing up for work and heading back with a sense of gratitude for the time I had to bake some new recipes with my kiddo, work on some creative projects for a conference, and creating an exciting new spring design that I will have to keep to myself a little longer. Happy New Year, friends 🍄 🌲 ❤️ . . . . . #mushroom #woodland #acorn #tree #stars #flowers #cookies #sugarcookies #frosted #january #2024 #baking #winter

Our Top 9 for 2023. Thank you for supporting our small family business, we wouldn’t be here without you. Here’s to 2024 🎉. . . . . #topnine #2023 #gratitude #thankyou #smallbusiness #alaska #friends #goodtimes #happyendings

Russian Turtle Cake

My mother-in-law introduced me to a number of delicious Russian cakes, but this is one of my favorites. If you’ve never tried a Russian cake, it isn’t as sweet as a cake you’d find in an American bakery—it is super soft, has many layers, and will always have you going back for a second slice.

Turnip Soufflé

If you haven't noticed, I love turnips. I also love bacon and potatoes and carrots. Ok I love almost all veggies (except lentils, gross). This turnips soufflé will feed your family for a day, maybe two days if you make another. And you will after you have a bite.

Scalloped Pineapple

Warm pineapple and custardy bread with a caramelized crunch…that is the best I can describe this little known sweet treat. My great-grandmother’s Scalloped Pineapple is a dish I have only seen served by my mother.

Russian Cucumber Salad

This has become our family go-to as it is always so satisfying. Due to the cucumbers and tomatoes, this salad is best eaten the day-of. When served as a side dish, we use the ¼ cup of mayo and ¼ t salt.

Olivier

This is, by far, the greatest potato salad recipe EVER! I call it a potato salad, but the truth is there are near equal parts of all ingredients in this salad. There are numerous variations of this salad, but I think I have perfected it to the hubby’s liking.

Kotletki: Russian Meatballs

These savory bites are a great companion to mashed potatoes, toasted bread, diced potatoes, or rice. I tend to double this recipe due to their popularity—they are moist, flavorful, and the perfect bite-size dish.

Garden Brew Stew

I developed this delicious soup and it has been a family favorite ever since. Unfortunately, at the time of this blog post, it is winter in Alaska—meaning only ‘normal-sized’ squash were available. As always, we love topping our soup with yummy parmesan and sour cream, enjoy!

Fried Noodles

This recipe resembles something my Hmong friends taught me how to make when we were sophomores in high school. At the time, I didn’t appreciate the addition of cilantro to the meal, as I wasn’t yet a fan of the delicious greens. Now, I can’t seem to get enough cilantro!

Creamy Dill Potato Salad

Potatoes are one of our most favorite foods as they are delicious and versatile. Red skin potatoes happen to be my favorite potato… mostly because I don’t ever feel the need to peel them! This recipe easily doubles for a crowd, or larger servings if you are a Mozy.

Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake

Bundt cakes are cute, serve up to a bajillion people, and are the softest cakes I’ve ever eaten. This chocolate chip Bundt cake is semi homemade—but still one of my favorites.

Chicken Tortilla Soup

This chicken tortilla soup is the perfect all-in-one meal. I like to serve soups the way I make a sundae—with a bounty of toppings. You certainly don’t have to add the whole menu of toppings listed below, but it really makes this soup something special.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pastry

Chicken Bacon Ranch is the trinity of ingredients and flavors. Whether they are layered on a pizza or placed between two slices of bread, this is our most requested flavor combo. If you are looking for a quick, filling, and delicious recipe—this one is a crowd pleaser.

Cherry Coffee Cake

This cherry coffee cake has been a family favorite for decades and I can distinctly remember fighting over the last sliver of the delicious breakfast cake before we headed off to Sunday school.

Cheesy Garlic Stuffed Rolls

Cheesy stuffed garlic bread rolls good for a side or a snack. Easy to bake in the oven or throw the bread dough in a bread machine! Three components to pick and choose from.

Biscoff Caramel Cheesecake

This is the BEST cheesecake you will ever make. Prep time is under an hour and you can even eat it the same day after chilling. This is a go to cake for us to make for birthdays and even weddings!

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We are a small Lithuanian/American family located in Alaska. We are sharing our cute adorable novelty gifts and food recipes. Check out our Instagram and watch for our booth at local MatSu Valley markets. Thank you for "mozying" over to our site and a thank you to our customers for the support!