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Cherry Hibiscus Tea Blend: A Cozy Springtime Recipe

March 20, 2025 Drinks, Homemade Recipes

The gentle transition from winter to spring feels almost magical—the way the air softens, the first blossoms peek through, and the world slowly wakes VIEW POST

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Elegant cottage-style spring tablescape with vintage floral plates, delicate lace placemats, and soft pink ribbon-tied napkins. A glowing candle and fresh floral centerpiece add charm.

Beautiful Cottagecore Spring Tablescape Idea

March 18, 2025 Cozy Home

Spring is here, and there’s no better way to welcome the season than with a beautiful spring tablescape idea for a cottage style. Whether VIEW POST

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A cozy kitchen scene featuring a plate of cherry hand pies, fresh cherries, and delicate dried flowers.

Sourdough Cherry Hand Pies with Freshly Milled Flour

March 13, 2025 Bread, Breakfast, Desserts, Freshly Milled Flour, Homemade Recipes, Sourdough

Baking Sourdough Cherry Hand Pies with Freshly Milled Flour feels like stepping into a storybook—flaky, golden pastry enveloping homemade cherry jam VIEW POST

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A beautifully plated slice of vanilla cake with buttercream frosting, with a blurred background of the remaining cake and delicate baby’s breath flowers.

Sourdough Vanilla Cake with Fresh Milled Flour 

March 11, 2025 Bread, Desserts, Freshly Milled Flour, Homemade Recipes, Sourdough

I have baked this sourdough vanilla cake with fresh milled flour more times than I can count. It has been a staple in my home for the past 24 years, VIEW POST

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A single slice of golden-brown sourdough focaccia sits on a vintage floral plate, garnished with fresh rosemary. The full tray of focaccia is in the background, with a dish of herb-infused olive oil for dipping.

Easy Sourdough Focaccia with Freshly Milled Flour

March 6, 2025 Bread, Freshly Milled Flour, Homemade Recipes, Sourdough, Winter

Do you love sourdough focaccia bread? If so, just wait until you taste Sourdough Focaccia with Freshly Milled Flour. This easy recipe elevates flavor, VIEW POST

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A slice of golden toast being spread with cherry jam, served on vintage floral dishware, with a bowl of fresh cherries.

Homemade Cherry Jam Low Sugar with Pomona Pectin

March 4, 2025 Breakfast, Condiments and Seasonings, Desserts, Homemade Recipes

Making homemade cherry jam with sweet, juicy cherries at their peak is a rewarding way to preserve their flavor. The deep, ruby-red color and rich VIEW POST

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A cozy living room corner with a floral quilted throw, pastel pillows, and a vintage brass lamp on a lace-covered side table. A bouquet of lavender sits in a cream-colored pitcher on a wooden coffee table.

5 Simple Cozy Spring Cottage Decor Ideas You’ll Love

February 27, 2025 Cozy Home

Whether you're embracing spring’s fresh beauty or simply looking for ways to refresh your space. These five simple cozy spring cottage decor ideas VIEW POST

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A hand lifting a glazed raspberry white chocolate sourdough scone from a plate, highlighting its texture and layers.

The Best Sourdough Scones with Raspberry & White Chocolate

February 25, 2025 Bread, Breakfast, Desserts, Homemade Recipes, Sourdough, Winter

The Best Sourdough Scones with Raspberry & White Chocolate are flaky, buttery, and packed with juicy raspberries and sweet white chocolate chips. VIEW POST

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