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How to Make Simple Sourdough Bread @ Home
In March 2024 I went to a Sourdough Workshop and learned how to make sourdough. Everyone was sent home with 25g of starter and basic instructions of how make it yourself. After several months of practice and many loaves made with plenty of reading and research I’ve finally perfected my loaf and my process – I am sure this will be ever evolving but I wanted to share my step by step guide. Are you new to sourdough? If so, you can check out some of my top tips and tricks on my Learning How to Make Sourdough Bread post. Note: If you have a bread machine and would like…
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How to Make Simple Sourdough Bread @ Home: Bread Machine Instructions
In March 2024 I went to a Sourdough Workshop and learned how to make sourdough. Everyone was sent home with 25g of starter and basic instructions of how make it yourself. After months of practice in the kitchen I’ve finally perfected my loaf and my sourdough process – I am sure this will be ever evolving but I wanted to share my step by step guide. In this recipe the bread machine is only going to be used to mix your ingredients, we are not going to bake the loaf in the bread maker. Are you new to sourdough? If so, you can check out some of my top tips…
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How to Make Homemade Butter
This was really quite simple, far easier than I would have thought! It requires just one ingredient and ~ 15 minutes of time. This is so delicious spread on a hot slice of sourdough or on homemade buttermilk biscuits. You can also add in fresh herbs, honey, cinnamon sugar, etc. to taste at the end if you’d like. This recipe makes ~ 1 lb. of butter and ~ 12 oz. buttermilk. Ingredients: Step One: Pull your heavy whipping cream out of the fridge a few hours in advance and leave it on your kitchen counter. You want your cream to be at room temperature. Step Two: Set up your Kitchen…
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Learning How to Make Sourdough Bread
In March of 2024 I went to a workshop with a close friend to learn how to make sourdough bread. I knew nothing about the process involved or how enthusiastic I would become about making hot, fresh, delicious bread at home. In the past I just wasn’t patient enough to embark on a journey of waiting 24+ hours to pull a loaf of bread out of the oven. As I have navigated grief after my Mom’s passing these past 3 1/2 years I have changed in many ways, it turns out I now have enough patience to start making sourdough. What I am craving is simplicity and getting back to…
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My Easter Reflections for 2024
Easter was one of my Mom’s favorite holidays, she always bought my daughter an Easter dress and enjoyed organizing a family meal to celebrate. This year I have been thinking about the significance of Easter and what it means to me. In Christianity the focus of Easter is the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion, but I have been thinking about how Easter & Spring is a time for renewal and restoration. I’ll admit, things have not been easy lately and what I want most is to have my Mom to lean on during challenging times. Instead of focusing on missing her presence in my life I have the…
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How to Make Overnight Oats: Coconut Blueberry & Mocha
Overnight oats are such an easy and nutritious way to start your day. When I was caring for my Mom before she passed away I made overnight oats for her every evening, the coconut blueberry recipe I share here was her absolute favorite. I also love to make these when we are out sailing and spending the night on the water – perfect for camping/road trips too! The recipes here make 1 serving each but I also multiply this recipe by 4 when I am making a larger batch for my family for the week. Coconut Blueberry Step One: In a small breakfast bowl or glass jar add the oats,…
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How to Make my Favorite Quiche Recipe
Quiche is such an easy and versatile dish to serve – perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner! Below you’ll find my two favorite versions! Serves 8. Ingredients for Sausage & Onion Quiche: Step One: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Step Two: Cook the Italian sausage until well done, set aside. Using the same pan sauté the diced onion, set aside with the sausage. Step Three: In a large glass bowl add the eggs, milk, shredded cheese and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning. Mix well. Add in the sausage and onion, mix well. Step Four: Spray a round pie pan with non-stick spray. Unroll and put the pie crust…
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How to make Meatball Marinara with Angel Hair Pasta
This recipe falls into the comfort food category and it got rave reviews after I served it to some friends who came over for dinner a few months ago. This recipe isn’t anything new or exciting but it sure does hit the spot after a day full of work & parenting highs and lows. Serves 6. Ingredients: Step One: Turn your oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9×13 pan and set aside. Step Two: While the oven is pre-heating put the egg, breadcrumbs, and Italian sausage in a bowl and mix well. Step Three: Taking ~ 1 1/2 tablespoons at a time, roll the meat into meatballs and place them…
