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Your home for everything fresh milled flour for beginners to advanced bakers.

Learn how to mill, store, source, and bake with confidence at home using wheat berries & whole grains.

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Hi, I’m Emily!

Fresh Milled Flour & Sourdough 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 fresh 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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Mardi Gras Recipes

Sourdough Beignets
Crawfish and Shrimp Étouffée
Sourdough King Cake
Red Beans & Rice

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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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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Cozy Winter Drinks

Lavender London Fog
Homemade Apple Cider Recipe In A Dutch Oven
Hot Cocoa Mix
Masala Chai Mix
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Winter Morning Routine
Winter Reading Nook
DIY Beeswax In Vintage Glass Candle
Easy Homemade DIY Fire Starters
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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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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