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 […]
September 11, 2025
We took a quick detour from our original plan of getting the porch done this week to tackle something that has been making life in the […]
September 4, 2025
Overproofed dough is one of the most common sourdough mistakes that bakers make, especially when working with long fermentation times, warmer kitchens, or inconsistent schedules. If […]
September 4, 2025
After months of mess, mortar, and mud, the entire house is finally bricked. Every side is finished, including the front, where the two open ends have […]
September 1, 2025
There’s something about candied pecans that just feels like fall in a bowl. They’re sweet and crunchy with a hint of spice, and they make the […]
August 21, 2025
When I first dreamed of creating an apothecary at Pauline Manor, I pictured shelves lined with jars of herbs, tinctures, and homemade remedies. Nothing fancy or […]
August 17, 2025
If you’re tired of pests eating your plants but don’t want to douse your garden in chemicals, you’re not alone. Many gardeners are turning to organic […]
August 15, 2025
If you garden in Florida, you already know that “full sun” on a seed packet doesn’t mean “full FLORIDA sun.” Our sun is hotter, harsher, and […]
August 5, 2025
If you are a coffee drinker, you might be tossing out something that could benefit your garden. There are a lot of bold claims floating around […]
August 1, 2025
If you’ve been looking for a way to use up extra starter, this sourdough discard bagels recipe is the answer. It’s easy, satisfying, and gives you […]
July 8, 2025
We have been waiting a long time to say this: Pauline Manor has her bricks. Well, at least most of them. And let me tell you, […]
June 15, 2025
Life sometimes brings surprises that shift our plans, but often those turns lead to the most beautiful moments. Taylor had dreamed of a wedding in 2027, […]
May 23, 2025
One of the most recognizable features of Pauline Manor has always been the porch. It wrapped all the way across the front of the house and […]
May 12, 2025
This spring, Pauline Manor finally got to do what she was built for — host a big, beautiful party. We threw a graduation celebration for our […]
March 23, 2025
If you’ve ever been curious about making sourdough but felt intimidated, you’re not alone. There’s a lot of advice out there, and unfortunately, a lot of […]
March 17, 2025
Squash vine borers have been my biggest gardening frustration at Pauline Manor. This is my third year attempting to grow yellow squash and zucchini, and for […]
March 4, 2025
Pauline Manor officially became an “empty” nest this year. Our youngest, Midge, spread her wings and moved out, which left me with a bittersweet mix of […]
February 10, 2025
Sourdough baking is one part skill, one part science, and one part patience. While it’s rewarding, it can also be incredibly frustrating when things don’t turn […]