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What I Cooked for Dinner This Week (Real-Life Edition)
I truly love cooking at home and enjoying the benefits of meals made from scratch. There’s something grounding about coming home after a long day and preparing dinner for my husband and me to sit down and enjoy together. The least exciting part for me, though, is planning for the…
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Hot Honey Chicken Sheet Pan Meal
If you love a meal that’s simple, nourishing, and packed with flavor, this one’s for you. This sheet pan bake combines lean protein, fiber-rich sweet potatoes, healthy fats, and bold seasoning for a balanced dinner that works just as well for meal prep as it does for a weeknight family…
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A Season of Sewing: Recent Projects & Creative Reflections
As 2025 comes to an end, I wanted to take some time to reflect on my sewing journey over the past year. I thought it would be fun to turn this into an annual tradition, both to see how far I’ve come and to appreciate everything I’ve created along the…
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Savory Sourdough Breakfast Rolls
A special part of the holidays for me is cozy baking. There’s something deeply comforting about feeding your family home-cooked meals that you’ve poured your time and energy into. For this recipe, I took inspiration from two different favorites—sourdough cinnamon rolls and sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast rolls—and combined them…
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Meaningful Christmas Gifts
Thrifted Finds & Handmade Treasures As I get older, I tend to feel a little overwhelmed during the holiday season. It can be stressful to spend so much time searching for gifts simply because you feel obligated to give something. When others feel the same way, they might end up…
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My Top Sourdough Tips After 2 Years of Trial & Error
After two years of baking, I’ve discovered the tips, tricks, and essential tools that make sourdough easier, more predictable, and more enjoyable—everything I wish I knew when I first started. Tip #1 The temperature of your space really makes a difference. When I was first starting out, I kept my…
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Two Years of Sourdough
Reflections from my baking journey & my favorite sourdough discard recipes Two years ago, I started my first sourdough starter without really knowing what I was doing. Since then, baking bread has become a slow, enjoyable ritual – a way to step away from the noise of everyday life and…
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DIY Crochet Christmas Tree
A cozy handmade holiday craft that makes the perfect heartfelt gift The last few months of the year always inspire me to start creating things by hand again. It feels rewarding and meaningful to give someone a gift that is unique and can’t be purchased in a store. When I…