thecozymozy

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

A few items that just go together 🥰. Final day of the @alaska_vintage_markets. We are in Raven Hall from 10-4 and today is FREE entry! Last chance to snag anything from our full product list before spring! . . . . . #handmade #art #clothing #illustration #sunday #palmer #shopsmall #maker #create #alaska #weekend

Blush Circus 🎪 Cookie 🍪 Crewneck and Headband restock at the @alaska_vintage_markets ! We rushed 15 more crewnecks here and are bringing them to the Vintage Market today! If you didn’t know—there are 60 new vendors this weekend! . . . . . #circus #cookie #crewneck #pink #cookies #alaska #illustration #moose #salmon #bear #illustration #artist #creative #palmer #november #shopsmall

Thank you for shopping small and supporting our small family business, words cannot express how much it means to us. The Mr. and I met in art school some fifteen years ago—our time together was spent in studio classes for four years of our lives, and then we graduated. After a five year hiatus, this business was born out of the desire to create art together again ♥️. Thank you for supporting our family, we are so thankful for each and everyone of you. I hope this season finds you with a full heart and a mountain of blessings ♥️. . . . #thanks #giving #givingthanks #gratitude #grateful #fall #winter #november #joy #thanksgiving #alaska #smallbusiness #family #smallfamilybusiness #together #illustration #pumpkin #pumpkinpie #pie #christmas #tree

Hand-painted ornaments are a labor of love 💕. Day 3 of the @alaska_vintage_markets —it’s worth attending each weekend as there are over 60 new vendors next weekend! . . . #mushroom #christmas #tree #merry #Christmastree #ornament #painting #shopsmall #paint #artist #art #handmade #alaska #palmer

Ready for the Saturday fun! Hope to see you here! So many amazing vendors, food, live music, and pictures with Santa! . . . . #winter #november #weekend #saturday #joy #alaska #palmer #wasilla #maker #smallbusiness #shopsmall #artist #cozy #warmandcozy

Buffalo plaid is the epitome of warm and cozy goodness. So many fun pairs for the @alaska_vintage_markets . . . . . #friday #palmer #wasilla #alaska #buffaloplaid #plaid #red #earrings #seedbeads #jewelry #handmade

Feeling cozy at the @alaska_vintage_markets ❤️🍄❤️

These cuties are mini and adorable. We have several mini pairs available starting tomorrow at the @alaska_vintage_markets. Catch me all weekend—and next! . . . #earrings #beads #blackandwhite #seedbeads #jewelry #shopsmall #weekend #maker #artist #alaska #palmer #December

You asked, Ashley sewed! Picked up a beautiful batch of bags from @ashleybennett_customcreations just in time for the @alaska_vintage_markets ! 🧵 . . . . . #shopsmall #winter #november #thursday #handmade #maker #alaska #palmer #smallbusiness #circuscookie #moose #salmon #bear #pink #bag #fabric

Christmas Cookie Crewneck 🍪 in cranberry and olive green coming to @alaska_vintage_markets THIS Friday-Sunday and next weekend! We have a limited number in each, so you won’t want to miss it! Come Friday evening to avoid the crowd ❄️. . . . . . #christmas #cookie #gingerbread #snow #winter #christmascookie #forest #tree #warm #cozy #warmandcozy #crewneck #sunday #artist #art #clothing #palmer #alaska #tree #illustration #shopsmall #november

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!

Welcome to The Cozy Mozy Blog and Shop!

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!