March 31, 2026
Sourdough bread rarely goes to waste in my kitchen, even when it gets a little dry. In fact, slightly stale sourdough is often the best starting […]
March 23, 2026
When one door closes, another one… well, gets installed. A little while back, we closed off the door from the living room to the front porch. […]
March 23, 2026
If you’ve got a loaf of sourdough sitting on your counter that’s a little too stale to enjoy, don’t just throw it away or feed it […]
March 17, 2026
These sourdough red velvet cookies are soft, thick, and just a little different from your typical cookie in the best way. They have a light cocoa […]
March 14, 2026
These apple cinnamon sourdough muffins are soft, warmly spiced, and full of real apple flavor, with just enough sourdough tang to make them interesting. They bake […]
March 12, 2026
If you live in a warm climate like Northwest Florida, choosing the right blueberry plants makes all the difference. Not every blueberry bush can handle heat, […]
February 25, 2026
When we first walked this property before buying it, this large glass enclosure was filled with enormous fish tanks that provided food and an income stream […]
February 25, 2026
Keeping your sourdough starter warm in colder months makes a big difference in how active and predictable it is, and the good news is you do […]
February 24, 2026
If you have ever baked a loaf of sourdough and felt disappointed with how it turned out, there is a good chance the dough was either […]
December 10, 2025
If your sourdough starter feels sluggish, overly sour, inconsistent, or like it refuses to help your dough gain any real strength, there is nothing wrong with […]
November 24, 2025
If you are building a simple home apothecary, the best place to start is not with rare ingredients or complicated recipes. It starts with the spices […]
November 20, 2025
This apple cinnamon sourdough granola is a simple and delicious recipe that uses up your sourdough discard and is perfect for snacking or gifting! It’s crunchy, […]
November 17, 2025
Installing permanent outdoor lighting on our wraparound porch turned out to be one of those simple and inexpensive home restoration projects that somehow makes everything feel […]
October 22, 2025
These sourdough blueberry muffins are tender, lightly sweet, and absolutely packed with juicy blueberries. They’re fast, too, with no long rest or fermenting, they are ready […]
October 16, 2025
Keeping a sourdough starter happy is easier than it looks once you understand a few simple rules. Whether you bake every day or only when the […]
October 15, 2025
If you have ever wondered why your sourdough starter seems like a completely different creature in July than it does in January, you are not alone. […]
October 14, 2025
I’ve always been the kind of person who looks for herbal remedies before heading to the pharmacy. For years, I’ve told anyone who’d listen about grapefruit […]
October 14, 2025
There’s something about walking outside, grabbing a handful of herbs, and tossing them straight into dinner that just feels so satisfying. The smell hits you before […]
October 12, 2025
Every sourdough baker ends up with a jar of discard. It’s the portion of starter you remove before feeding, so the rest stays healthy, and it […]
October 6, 2025
With the brick finally finished, we could finally move on to something I’ve been dreaming about since the day we bought this house: rebuilding the porches. […]
October 4, 2025
If you already have a healthy rosemary plant, you can turn a single cutting into an entirely new plant with nothing more than a glass of […]