Cooking from scratch with wholesome and nourishing foods.
Chestnut babka is a rich and festive take on this Eastern European bread. Perfect for the holidays! Chestnuts roasting on an open fire… The “Christmas Song” – a favorite of my mother’s, sung in her soft, pretty soprano voice, always…
This impressive tear and share star bread is stunning and easy to make. Learn how to make shape star bread filled with a savory pesto of winter greens, evergreens, and oranges with tangy sourdough for a festive holiday loaf! I…
Far from the canned pantry staple from a casserole era, this delicious homemade cream of celery soup stands all on its own. The velvety texture and pronounced celery flavor of this low carb and keto friendly soup will have your…
Do you want to enjoy all the season and wildcrafted flavors but are fighting a bulging waistline and stubborn scale? This rose hip and cranberry curd tart in a nutty gluten free tart shell is just the dessert for your…
Finding a red huckleberry bush deep in a shady forest is a special treat. These sweet-tart berries make a delicious red huckleberry syrup perfect for drizzling over waffles, or into club soda for wildcrafted mock- or cocktails! It should come…
Celebrate an abundant harvest with a sourdough braided bread loaf, enriched with vibrant calendula and rich sunflowers. This Lammas bread is perfect for a summer celebration or to be enjoyed anytime of year. Learn about how to braid bread and…
Technically a mead, due to the use of honey instead of sugar, this wild fermented dandelion wine is made delicious with the inclusion of apricots and blood orange. Once considered medicinal, lightly chilled homemade wine is a perfect summer sipper as the…
Feel like a French pastry chef with this easy profiteroles recipe. Filled with Douglas fir creme patissiere, each classic, elegant profiterole can be piled high to form a croquembouche tower. This impressive dessert is sure to please folks of all…
This spiced apple pear butter is elevated to something amazing by way of an unexpected surprise ingredient – apple cider vinegar. The result is a better balance of sweetness and acidity, making this canning recipe a seasonal favorite! As the…
These decadent beetroot red velvet cupcakes have it all — a rich, complex flavor and a moist, velvety red crumb. Topped with a vanilla bean cream cheese frosting and candied ginger, these cupcakes are so delicious you will forget they…
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Devon
