In the Kitchen

No AI here | Declaration of a Genuine Blogger

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Here is my declaration that all my blog posts will be written myself. Recently the tool ChatGPT has picked up popularity within social media and blogging. If you don't know, ChatGPT is a program launched late last year (2022). It is a program that allows people to ask questions to an AI program. The AI … Continue reading No AI here | Declaration of a Genuine Blogger

Simple Pumpkin Purée Recipe | Freezer Friendly

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Here I go into pumpkins to use, tools you need, ingredients, and step by step instructions to make this simple pumpkin puree that is suited to store in your freezer. Let’s dive in… Simple Pumpkin Puree Recipe Pumpkins to Grow Growing your own pumpkins or buying pumpkins from the farmers market is the best way … Continue reading Simple Pumpkin Purée Recipe | Freezer Friendly

Practical Sourdough Sandwich Bread Recipe

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You can make just about any bread product with a sourdough starter and a soft sandwich bread is no exception. With just a few ingredients, an overnight soak, and a quick rising in the morning, this loaf of bread can be easily made in a timely manner. Here I go into tools you need, ingredients … Continue reading Practical Sourdough Sandwich Bread Recipe

How to make Broth | Cottage Pantry Meals

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Broth is the best place to start when wanting to cook food from scratch. It's an easy culinary skill that gives you a versatile ingredient for your kitchen that can reach several recipes. Here we discuss supplies you need, ingredients, and a step-by-step instruction to make your own broth at home. Lets dive in.. Homemade … Continue reading How to make Broth | Cottage Pantry Meals

This Week: Yearly decluttering, Birthday banner

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Or should I say the last month in the kitchen. I express my apologies for this. Let's recap how we wrapped up January so we could walk into February with high hopes and good moral. Decluttering: Every January I take the month to do major decluttering and deep cleaning. I go through every drawer, closet, … Continue reading This Week: Yearly decluttering, Birthday banner

Tea Blends for Anxiety & Stress | Teas you can grow at home

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These herbs discussed below can help your cortisol levels, help your nervous system, relax your mood, and can even help with some of the other side effects of stress such as low appetite. Here I go into three easy tea blends to try and how these teas helps. Disclaimer Page This post is not for … Continue reading Tea Blends for Anxiety & Stress | Teas you can grow at home

Rustic Sourdough Loaf Recipe | Cottage Pantry Meals

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Sourdough is an extremely nutritious way to eat bread, however, most of us don't have time to chase a bowl of dough around all day. Here is my recipe that allows you avoid repeated stretch and folds, skip long proofing times, while still getting a great looking loaf, all while utilizing your stand mixer. Here … Continue reading Rustic Sourdough Loaf Recipe | Cottage Pantry Meals

Sourdough Pizza Bagels Recipe | Cottage Pantry Meal

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With this recipe you can avoid food waste by using up day-old bagels while using your delicious homemade garden pizza sauce. A part of cooking from scratch is knowing how to use leftovers well, and any home baker knows homemade bagels have a short shelf life. If you need a quick and easy recipe to … Continue reading Sourdough Pizza Bagels Recipe | Cottage Pantry Meal

Basic Sourdough Bagel Recipe | Small Batch, Overnight Soak

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Sourdough bagels sound fancy but are surprisingly easy to do. By using your sourdough starter and other staple pantry items so you can create these delicious and nutritious bagels right in your own home, with the help of your stand mixer. Here I go into the tools you need, ingredients and instructions for this sourdough … Continue reading Basic Sourdough Bagel Recipe | Small Batch, Overnight Soak

Basic Sauerkraut | Easy Fermenting

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Sauerkraut is an easy way to add probiotics and nutrition to your everyday diet. Best part is, is that fermenting is an easy culinary skill. It will quickly become a staple in your kitchen, especially if you utilize the ease fermentation lids and kits give you. You can take full control of the ingredients by … Continue reading Basic Sauerkraut | Easy Fermenting

No Waste, 2 ingredient Sourdough Starter Recipe | 7-Day Step by Step

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Fresh, new sourdough starter using the no waste or no discard method Here I go into tools you need, ingredients, and 7 day step by step instructions on how to make a No waste Sourdough Starter with just flour and water. Let's Dive In... No waste, 2 Ingredient Sourdough Starter Step by Step Instructions (Updated … Continue reading No Waste, 2 ingredient Sourdough Starter Recipe | 7-Day Step by Step

Stovetop Popcorn Recipe | Seeds to grow & How to Pop it on the stovetop.

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Here I go into popcorn seeds you can grow, tools you need, ingredients, and step by step instructions on making stovetop popcorn. Stovetop Popcorn Recipe Popcorn to Grow at Home You can easily grow popcorn right in your own garden. Here are just a few varieties that are known to be prolific and pop nicely. … Continue reading Stovetop Popcorn Recipe | Seeds to grow & How to Pop it on the stovetop.