Hi, Reader! Happy Saturday! It's rainy, dark, and dreary this morning with a windstorm forecasted for this weekend. That means this is a great time to bake something lovely to enjoy *just in case* the ferocious winds knock over a power line. (Happens every year!) Whether the weather is calm where you are or roaring like a lion, feel free to preheat the oven and bake up something extra cozy. Fortunately, I've been publishing lots of recipes for you to choose from! These are all new recipes to...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader! In early November, my blogging friends and I are releasing a special bundle packed with ebooks, guides, and tools to help you make the most of this special time of year. It's called "Candlelight and Comfort," and my fall recipe ebook will be part of it! I created it specifically for this bundle, dreaming of sharing intentionally low-tech, grounding recipes to help people celebrate the season. But before the Candlelight & Comfort bundle officially launches, a few of us cozy-hearted...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader! Happy Saturday! It's hard to believe it's already been a week since my vintage show. I feel like I've been "just resting a bit" since then, and now it's somehow a week later. Although the show didn't go quite as well as I hoped, it was lovely to get out and talk to other people who like the same things I do (old stuff!) and spend time with my family. Fortunately, my "relaxed" rest state includes writing and updating a bunch of posts...I'd love to share them with you in case any of...
21 days ago • 2 min read
Hey, Reader, Happy Saturday! Can I tell you a little story? Way back in 2023, I had this dream of creating a community of people who craved a seasonal lifestyle. They would be people who felt called to: Slow down and strengthen their connection to nature Cook and bake with the seasons Preserve the season's harvest in different ways Gradually start to unleash their own inherent creativity Honestly, it just sounded fun to me. I could do what I love (develop recipes and projects and write them...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi, Reader, Happy (almost) Fall! The equinox is on the 22nd this year, and I know Mondays aren't necessarily the most celebratory day. Let's celebrate this weekend. :) The longer I live with the seasons, the more I honor the equinoxes and solstices. Everything else is an in-between, like a spinning wheel with only 4 moments when everything lines up. I see each moment in relation to the seasons that bookend it. The chaotic August crush of produce comes in as the wheel starts tilting closer and...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi, Reader, Is your social media feed filled with people milling their own grains or is it just me?? I got my first electric grain mill last year, and have been playing with it often. It's not too big of a swap, but it definitely requires a little know-how to get the best results. If you're into home milling (or want to be), I have a Beginner's Guide to Milling Flour on the blog that goes into all of the details you need to get started. Whole Wheat Recipes Below, I've gathered a bunch of my...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi, Reader, Happy Labor Day weekend! It doesn't feel even remotely possible that it's already the end of August, but here we are. Tomorrow is the first day of September, and I personally cannot wait. It always feels like a breath of relief after the busy, chaotic heat of the summer! But yesterday, my friend Hannah and I hosted a party that was a breath of fresh air in and of itself. She mentioned the idea of an outdoor reading party a couple of months ago, and I was sold. What a great way to...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi, Reader, How are these long last days of August treating you? It's funny...as a blogger, I have a whole schedule for sending emails and talking about just the right topics, but right now, I feel like I need to step out of it and talk about something else. (Don't worry - I'll share recipes and helpful links below, too). I'm exhausted right now, and I wonder if you might be feeling the same. There's just so much going on, my to-do list seems piled higher than ever before, and I literally...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi, Reader, It is blackberry season here in Western Washington! The edges of our fields and forests are COVERED with invasive blackberry brambles (plus some of the native ones, too). Although it isn't exactly a good thing...it does happen to be a delicious thing. Every summer, my husband and I usually pick 4-6 gallons of blackberries to wash, dry, and freeze for winter cobblers and muffins. They're basically free food! But, there is nothing quite as lovely as coming back with buckets of...
3 months ago • 1 min read