Welcome to Your Cozy Cottage Haven
Your home for savoring seasonal beauty in everyday momentsโthrough sourdough, freshly milled flour bakes, comforting recipes, cozy home decor, cottage lifestyle inspiration, and cozy cottage DIYs.
Recipe of the Month
Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicle Recipe
A cozy, no-bake dessert that tastes like strawberry cheesecake without ever turning on the oven. Simple, nostalgic, and easy to make from scratch.
Your Freshly Milled Flour Journey Starts Here!

Hi, I’m Emily!
homemade recipes, cottage living, and a cozy home
Iโm a homemaker, baker, and the heart behind The Modern Day Cottage. Here, I share sourdough recipes, fresh milled flour baking, and gentle inspiration for cozy, seasonal living. This space is a quiet celebration of handmade rhythms, from-scratch meals, and tending to a home with heart.
From-scratch cottage recipes.
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Feature Recipe: Reader’s Favorite
Sourdough Vanilla Cake with Fresh Milled Flour
This sourdough vanilla cake is soft, moist, and full of rich flavor. Each bite is light, buttery, and perfectly balanced, making it ideal for any occasion.


Cottage Recipes by The Season
Seasonal Cottage Living
Slow living, Cozy Routines, and Cozy Home Decor
Featured YT Vlog
Slow Days at The Cottage
Homemade Sourdough Pop Tarts | Sourdough Starter Beginning Process | Homemade Jams