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Chewy Homemade Raspberry Caramels
A little different from a regular ol’ caramel, with just a hint of raspberry sweetness…
Stick-of-Butter Chicken and Rice
Sometimes you just need a cozy one-dish dinner with a few simple pantry ingredients and,…
Sourdough Discard Sticky Buns
These sticky buns are perfect for holiday brunches and sharing with friends. I like making…
Sourdough Gingerbread (Discard Recipe)
Nothing beats a sweet, spiced slice of gingerbread on a cold fall morning. This recipe…
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Easy Bread Machine Sourdough (Truly Foolproof)
Most people love the idea of baking with sourdough because they see pictures of beautiful artisan loaves with deep crust, slashes, and…
How to Make Naturally Sweet + Chewy Oven Dried Strawberries
These oven-dried strawberries have a candy-like chewiness, like a dried apricot. They are sweet and delicious and hold up very well in…
Best-Ever Cold Process Soap (Lots of Bubbles!)
Every oil brings its own properties to a bar of soap, and finding the perfect soap recipe is all about balancing those…
I’m Katie
I’m a home cook from Virginia who loves baking (especially sourdough), canning, and old‑fashioned recipes made with normal ingredients and clear, step‑by‑step instructions.
