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Homemade Cottage-Style Peach Preserves

Capture the sweetness of summer with this homemade peach preserves recipe—made with just juicy peaches, bottled lemon juice, and cane sugar, no pectin needed.

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A soft and fluffy vanilla cake with creamy white frosting is sliced and served on dainty floral china. The golden crumb and gentle decor highlight the elegance of baking with homemade cake flour in a cottage kitchen.

sourdough lemon poppy seed poundcake cut into slices and layered on top of each other

Two glasses of strawberry lemonade garnished with lemon slices sit beside a full pitcher on a sunny checkered cloth, surrounded by fresh strawberries.

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A plate of heart-shaped waffles topped with butter and maple syrup, accompanied by a frothy chai latte, honey jar, and a lit candle for a cozy breakfast setup.

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Freshly baked sourdough pumpkin spice cinnamon rolls in a cast iron skillet, swirled with cinnamon and topped with a thick layer of cream cheese frosting, perfect for fall brunch.

A hand holding a fork with a bite of creamy pumpkin mac and cheese, ready to eat. The bowl of mac and cheese is topped with shredded cheese, with small pumpkins in the background, enhancing the fall-inspired setting.

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A plated slice of baked ziti with layers of pasta, meat sauce, cheese, and crispy breadcrumbs sits on a white plate, garnished with fresh parsley.

Two frothy honey lavender London Fog lattes in clear mugs, garnished with dried lavender and set on a copper tray with a cozy backdrop.

A hand holding a cinnamon-sugar-coated sourdough apple cider doughnut, with more doughnuts on a cooling rack in the background.

Two bowls of hearty minestrone soup served with a crusty baguette on the side, garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese for a cozy presentation.

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Four creamy strawberry cheesecake popsicles displayed on a white tray filled with ice, surrounded by halved strawberries on a lace tablecloth.

Creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicle Recipe

Two mason jars labeled “Peach Preserves” with gingham ribbons, surrounded by fresh peaches and baby’s breath flowers on a silver tray.

Homemade Cottage-Style Peach Preserves (no pectin)

Two glass jars filled with handmade tea blends—one with hibiscus and rosehips, the other with chamomile and rosehips—on a red gingham cloth beside a vintage copper kettle and strawberries.

Homemade Strawberry Tea Two Ways, Cozy Blend with Black and Green Tea

Two glasses of strawberry blush lemonade garnished with lemon slices and filled with ice, sitting on a yellow gingham cloth with fresh strawberries beside them and a glass pitcher in the background.

Fresh Homemade Strawberry Blush Lemonade Recipe

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.

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