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What to Bake for Christmas Morning
Christmas morning isn’t quite perfect without something to pair with the coffee and chaos. Baked…
Lemon Cheesecake Bars
If you want to show off a little, make these! Here’s a secret: there’s no…
Smoked Chicken Salad
I find myself eating this salad straight from the bowl. It’s THAT good. Sure, you…
Maple Bar Donuts
The maple glaze is unreal, and every bite just melts in your mouth. This is…
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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.
