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Everything you need to mill, store, source, and bake with confidence at home using whole grains.

Built on 25-plus years of hands-on milling experience, this library guides you from your first loaf to everyday grain-to-table baking, including recipe conversions and sourdough — all in one place.

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Hi, I’m Emily!

Heritage BAKER · FROM-SCRATCH RECIPE CREATOR · HOME MILLER WITH 25+ YEARS EXPERIENCE

I’m the baker and homemaker behind The Modern Day Cottage. Here, I share seasonal, from-scratch recipes made with freshly milled flour, sourdough, and simple seasonal ingredients, along with cozy inspiration for a modern cottage lifestyle. My goal is to help you mill and bake with confidence, cook seasonally, and savor the beauty of everyday moments at home.

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Recipe of the Season

Sourdough King Cake

This sourdough king cake is naturally leavened, soft, and rich with deep, caramelized flavors—perfect for celebrating Fat Tuesday in true New Orleans style!

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Mardi Gras Recipes

Sourdough Beignets
Crawfish and Shrimp Étouffée
Sourdough King Cake
Red Beans & Rice
Winter Soup Recipe: Reader’s Favorite

Homemade Minestrone Soup Recipe

Savor the comforting taste of Italy with the Homemade Minestrone Soup Recipe with Authentic Italian Flavor.

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A close-up of a bowl of minestrone soup topped with grated Parmesan and fresh basil, served with toasted bread for dipping.

Cozy Winter Drinks

Lavender London Fog
Homemade Apple Cider Recipe In A Dutch Oven
Hot Cocoa Mix
Masala Chai Mix
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Seasonal From-Scratch Recipes

Cozy Cottage Living

Winter Morning Routine
Winter Reading Nook
DIY Beeswax In Vintage Glass Candle
Easy Homemade DIY Fire Starters
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Sourdough Recipe: Reader’s Favorite

Fluffy Sourdough Beignets

This sourdough beignets recipe will bring the magic of Café du Monde straight to your kitchen.

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Golden, pillowy sourdough beignets dusted with powdered sugar rest on a cream-colored plate, with more beignets cooling on a copper wire rack in the background. A warm, textured napkin and delicate baby’s breath flowers add a cozy, cottage-inspired touch to the scene.
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Cozy Winter Recipe

Red Beans and Rice

This delicious recipe, Authentic New Orleans Red Beans & Rice Recipe, is a comforting Southern classic dish, slow-simmered on the stovetop.

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