The Art of Living Simply: Joy of Less 🍂

The art of living simply — finding peace in ordinary days. Simple moments, warm meals, and the quiet joy of slowing down 🍂

A cozy autumn day at home — slow living, gentle cleaning, and the calm joy of having enough.
Soft light, baked apples with honey, homemade chicken pilaf, and banana syrnyky make ordinary moments feel special. This video is about embracing simplicity, enjoying calm, and reflecting on what truly matters.

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00:00 — Morning calm and slow start
00:49 — Baking apples with honey and cinnamon
01:11 — Gentle home cleaning and quiet moments
02:02 — Cooking homemade chicken pilaf
02:39 — Cleaning continues around the home
03:51 — Evening calm and banana syrnyky
05:38 — Cleaning in the bedrooms
RECIPES

🍎 BAKED APPLES WITH HONEY AND CINNAMON

3 apples
Honey and cinnamon to taste

Cut apples in half and remove the core. Add honey and cinnamon.
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 50 minutes. Check with a fork — if soft, they’re ready.

🥘 CHICKEN PILAF (HOMEMADE RICE DISH)

1.5 lb chicken breast
1 large onion
3–4 carrots
Rice (amount as desired; water should be double the rice)
Salt, pepper, pilaf seasoning (optional)

Fry onion and carrots separately. In a heavy pot, fry diced chicken in oil, then add onion, carrots, rice, and water. Cover and cook on low heat for 1–1.5 hours without opening the lid — this keeps the rice fluffy and flavorful.
A comforting, traditional rice dish — simple, warm, and satisfying.

🥞 BANANA SYRNYKY (COTTAGE CHEESE PANCAKES)

3 eggs
4 tbsp sugar
2 bananas
1.5 lb cottage cheese
4–6 tbsp flour (more if cheese is wet)
Cinnamon, butter for frying

Mix all ingredients. Fry spoonfuls in butter over medium heat until golden on both sides. Serve with sour cream — perfect for breakfast or dinner.
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