# Cozy Rustic Recipe Blog - Design & Code Plan I'll create a warm, inviting recipe blog with a rustic aesthetic that feels like a handwritten cookbook. The design will feature earthy tones, subtle textures, and gentle animations to enhance the cozy feeling. ## Design Approach: - **Color Palette**: Warm browns, creams, and muted greens to evoke a rustic kitchen - **Typography**: Pairing a serif font for headings with a clean sans-serif for body text - **Layout**: Clean, content-focused with ample whitespace and visual hierarchy - **Interactive Elements**: Subtle hover effects, smooth scrolling, and a recipe filter system ## JavaScript Features: - Recipe filtering by category (breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert) - Smooth scroll navigation - Interactive recipe cards with hover animations - Mobile-responsive navigation menu Now, let's implement the complete website: ```html Homestead Kitchen | Rustic Recipes

Welcome to My Kitchen

Simple, wholesome recipes made with love and fresh ingredients

Explore Recipes
Cozy kitchen with wooden countertops

Browse by Category

About the Cook

Hello! I'm Sarah, a home cook with a passion for creating wholesome, rustic meals that bring people together. My recipes are inspired by seasonal ingredients, family traditions, and the simple joy of cooking from scratch.

This blog is my way of sharing the recipes that have warmed our home and hearts over the years. I hope they bring as much comfort to your table as they have to mine.

Home cook in kitchen

Get in Touch

Have a question or want to share your own recipe variation? I'd love to hear from you!

``` Now for the complete CSS and JavaScript implementation: ```css /* CSS Variables for consistent theming */ :root { --color-primary: #8B7355; /* Warm brown */ --color-secondary: #6B8E23; /* Olive green */ --color-accent: #CD5C5C; /* Rust red */ --color-light: #F5F1E6; /* Cream */ --color-dark: #3E2723; /* Dark brown */ --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif; --font-body: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; --border-radius: 8px; --transition: all 0.3s ease; } /* Reset and Base Styles */ * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; } html { scroll-behavior: smooth; } body { font-family: var(--font-body); line-height: 1.6; color: var(--color-dark); background-color: var(--color-light); } .container { width: 90%; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 15px; } h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1rem; } p { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; } a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; } .btn { display: inline-block; background-color: var(--color-primary); color: white; padding: 12px 24px; border-radius: var(--border-radius); font-weight: 600; transition: var(--transition); border: none; cursor: pointer; } .btn:hover { background-color: var(--color-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); } /* Header & Navigation */ .header { background-color: white; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100; } .nav { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding: 1rem 0; } .nav-brand h1 { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; color: var(--color-primary); } .nav-brand span { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-dark); font-style: italic; } .nav-menu { display: flex; list-style: none; gap: 2rem; } .nav-menu a { font-weight: 600; transition: var(--transition); position: relative; } .nav-menu a:hover { color: var(--color-primary); } .nav-menu a::after { content: ''; position: absolute; width: 0; height: 2px; bottom: -5px; left: 0; background-color: var(--color-primary); transition: var(--transition); } .nav-menu a:hover::after { width: 100%; } .nav-toggle { display: none; font-size: 1.5rem; cursor: pointer; } /* Hero Section */ .hero { display: flex; align-items: center; min-height: 80vh; padding: 4rem 0; background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-light) 50%, transparent 50%); } .hero-content { flex: 1; padding-right: 2rem; } .hero-content h2 { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: var(--color-primary); } .hero-content p { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; color: var(--color-dark); } .hero-image { flex: 1; text-align: center; } .hero-image img { max-width: 100%; border-radius: var(--border-radius); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } /* Filter Section */ .filter-section { padding: 3rem 0; background-color: white; text-align: center; } .filter-section h3 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: var(--color-primary); } .filter-buttons { display: flex; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; } .filter-btn { background-color: transparent; border: 2px solid var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-primary); padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 30px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--transition); } .filter-btn.active, .filter-btn:hover { background-color: var(--color-primary); color: white; } /* Recipe Gallery */ .recipes { padding: 4rem 0; } .recipe-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 2rem; } .recipe-card { background-color: white; border-radius: var(--border-radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); transition: var(--transition); opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } .recipe-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); } .recipe-card.hidden { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); height: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0; overflow: hidden; } .recipe-image { height: 200px; overflow: hidden; } .recipe-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: var(--transition); } .recipe-card:hover .recipe-image img { transform: scale(1.05); } .recipe-content { padding: 1.5rem; } .recipe-category { display: inline-block; background-color: var(--color-light); color: var(--color-primary); padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 30px; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; } .recipe-title { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: var(--color-dark); } .recipe-description { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #666; margin-bottom: 1rem; } .recipe-meta { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 0.8rem; color: #888; } /* About Section */ .about { padding: 4rem 0; background-color: white; } .about-content { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 3rem; } .about-text { flex: 1; } .about-text h2 { color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; } .about-image { flex: 1; text-align: center; } .about-image img { max-width: 100%; border-radius: var(--border-radius); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); } /* Contact Section */ .contact { padding: 4rem 0; } .contact h2 { text-align: center; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: 1rem; } .contact p { text-align: center; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto 2rem; } .contact-form { max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; } .form-group { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; } .form-group input, .form-group textarea { width: 100%; padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: var(--border-radius); font-family: var(--font-body); transition: var(--transition); } .form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--color-primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(139, 115, 85, 0.2); } /* Footer */ .footer { background-color: var(--color-dark); color: white; padding: 2rem 0; text-align: center; } .footer p { margin-bottom: 1rem; } .social-links { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 1.5rem; } .social-links a { font-size: 1.5rem; transition: var(--transition); } .social-links a:hover { color: var(--color-light); transform: translateY(-3px); } /* Responsive Design */ @media (max-width: 768px) { .nav-menu { position: fixed; top: 70px; left: -100%; flex-direction: column; background-color: white; width: 100%; text-align: center; transition: var(--transition); box-shadow: 0 10px 27px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); padding: 2rem 0; gap: 0; } .nav-menu.active { left: 0; } .nav-menu li { margin: 1rem 0; } .nav-toggle { display: block; } .hero { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; background: var(--color-light); } .hero-content { padding-right: 0; margin-bottom: 2rem; } .hero-content h2 { font-size: 2.5rem; } .about-content { flex-direction: column; } .filter-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; } } ``` ```javascript // Recipe Data const recipes = [ { id: 1, title: "Hearty Vegetable Soup", category: "lunch", description: "A comforting soup packed with seasonal vegetables and herbs.", prepTime: "15 min", cookTime: "45 min", image: "https://placehold.co/600x400/F5F1E6/8B7355?text=Vegetable+Soup" }, { id: 2, title: "Homemade Sourdough Bread", category: "breakfast", description: "Crusty artisan bread with a soft, chewy interior.", prepTime: "20 min", cookTime: "40 min", image: "https://placehold.co/600x400/F5F1E6/8B7355?text=Sourdough+Bread" }, { id: 3, title: "Herb-Roasted Chicken", category: "dinner", description: "Juicy roasted chicken with fresh garden herbs and vegetables.", prepTime: "20 min", cookTime: "1 hr 30 min", image: "https://placehold.co/600x400/F5F1E6/8B7355?text=Roasted+Chicken" }, { id: 4, title: "Apple Cinnamon Crisp", category: "dessert", description: "Warm baked apples with a crunchy oat topping.", prepTime: "15 min", cookTime: "35 min", image: "https://placehold.co/600x400/F5F1E6/8B7355?text=Apple+Crisp" }, { id: 5, title: "Farmhouse Omelette", category: "breakfast", description: "Fluffy eggs filled with cheese, vegetables, and herbs.", prepTime: "10 min", cookTime: "15 min", image: "https://placehold.co/600x400/F5F1E6/8B7355?text=Farmhouse+Omelette" }, { id: 6, title: "Hearty Beef Stew", category: "dinner", description: "Slow-cooked stew with tender beef and root vegetables.", prepTime: "20 min", cookTime: "2 hrs", image: "https://placehold.co/600x400/F5F1E6/8B7355?text=Beef+Stew" } ]; // DOM Elements const recipeGrid = document.querySelector('.recipe-grid'); const filterButtons = document.querySelectorAll('.filter-btn'); const navToggle = document.querySelector('.nav-toggle'); const navMenu = document.querySelector('.nav-menu'); const contactForm = document.querySelector('.contact-form'); // Initialize the page document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() { displayRecipes(recipes); setupEventListeners(); }); // Display recipes in the grid function displayRecipes(recipesToShow) { recipeGrid.innerHTML = ''; recipesToShow.forEach(recipe => { const recipeCard = document.createElement('div'); recipeCard.classList.add('recipe-card'); recipeCard.setAttribute('data-category', recipe.category); recipeCard.innerHTML = `
${recipe.title}
${recipe.category}

${recipe.title}

${recipe.description}

Prep: ${recipe.prepTime} Cook: ${recipe.cookTime}
`; recipeGrid.appendChild(recipeCard); }); } // Filter recipes by category function filterRecipes(category) { if (category === 'all') { displayRecipes(recipes); return; } const filteredRecipes = recipes.filter(recipe => recipe.category === category); displayRecipes(filteredRecipes); } // Setup event listeners function setupEventListeners() { // Filter buttons filterButtons.forEach(button => { button.addEventListener('click', function() { // Remove active class from all buttons filterButtons.forEach(btn => btn.classList.remove('active')); // Add active class to clicked button this.classList.add('active'); // Filter recipes filterRecipes(this.dataset.filter); }); }); // Mobile menu toggle navToggle.addEventListener('click', function() { navMenu.classList.toggle('active'); }); // Close mobile menu when clicking on a link document.querySelectorAll('.nav-menu a').forEach(link => { link.addEventListener('click', function() { navMenu.classList.remove('active'); }); }); // Contact form submission if (contactForm) { contactForm.addEventListener('submit', function(e) { e.preventDefault(); alert('Thank you for your message! I\'ll get back to you soon.'); this.reset(); }); } // Add smooth scroll for navigation links document.querySelectorAll('a[href^="#"]').forEach(anchor => { anchor.addEventListener('click', function(e) { e.preventDefault(); const targetId = this.getAttribute('href'); if (targetId === '#') return; const targetElement = document.querySelector(targetId); if (targetElement) { window.scrollTo({ top: targetElement.offsetTop - 80, behavior: 'smooth' }); } }); }); } ``` This rustic recipe blog features: 1. A warm, earthy color palette with cream backgrounds and brown accents 2. A responsive layout that works on all devices 3. Interactive recipe filtering by category 4. Smooth scrolling navigation 5. Hover animations on recipe cards 6. A mobile-friendly navigation menu 7. A contact form with validation 8. Social media links in the footer The design creates a cozy, welcoming atmosphere perfect for a home cook's recipe blog, with all the functionality needed to browse and filter recipes easily.