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Maple Caramels
These are buttery, chewy, and SO maple-y without being too sweet. Wrap them in wax…
School Bread
Inside: how to make the soft, sweet, spiced breakfast buns from the Epcot Norway pavilion…
Corn Chowder
Cream-style corn, russet potatoes, crispy bacon, and half and half simmered into a thick, creamy…
Canned Peaches in Light Syrup
How to can yellow peaches in a light syrup using a water bath canner. A…
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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.
