Hi, I’m Annie!
I’m a later-in-life stay at home mom to a teenage son and infant baby girl. I live in a little cottage on the river in the far north of Idaho. I am a seeker of Beauty and lover of old things. Join me as I share comfort food, cozy homemaking and rustic gardening.
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Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
This roasted butternut squash soup is layered with flavor and perfect lunch or dinner on a chilly fall afternoon or evening. Making soup is all about layering flavors and it can be a truly creative process which makes it one of my favorite things to cook. Unlike baking, where most of the time you need…
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Recipe
Swirled with a layer of delicious cream cheese filling and topped with a delightful streusel crumb topping, this spicy, moist, pumpkin cream cheese coffee cake recipe is the perfect pairing with your favorite fall coffee or tea. I’m pretty sure my love of coffee cake knows no bounds, along with my love of fall. So…
How to make a streusel, crumb topping
This easy and delicious streusel, crumb topping, for baking is perfect for any recipe that calls for a crumb topping. It’s perfect on cakes, muffins, pies and pastries. I love using this streusel, crumb topping recipe on top of coffee cake. Check out how I used it on my Pumpkin Cream Cheese Coffee Cake. A…
Cream Cheese Filling Recipe
This cream cheese filling recipe is simple and delicious. It’s a perfect recipe to have on hand for when a recipe calls for a cream cheese filling. Adding lemon zest gives it a subtle brightness that will enhance the flavor of many baked goods. One of my favorite ways to use this filling is in…
Easy one pan meal: Bacon and peas with mushrooms and onions
If you’re like me then you want to keep cooking as easy and simple with as little mess as possible. But of course it also has to be good! This easy one pan meal of bacon and peas with mushrooms and onions is easy, simple and only uses one pan. The benefits of one pan…
Hearty, whole wheat sourdough bread recipe
This hearty, whole wheat sourdough bread recipe is perfect with a bowl of hot soup on a chilly autumn evening. My recipe for whole wheat sourdough does require some time, as does all sourdough, but is simple and straightforward in the ingredients and method. While still a mix of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour,…
