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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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,…
Make your chicken coop and garden work together
We live on six acres of beautiful property here on the river in north Idaho. Even with six acres, I don’t currently have a lot of space for my garden and chickens. I’ve had to come up with a way to make my chicken coop and garden work together to maximize the space. Maximizing your…
Affordable fall flower bouquets, ideas and tips.
Here are my ideas and tips for affordable fall flower bouquets in your home. Who doesn’t love a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers gracing their table or windowsill? For a long time fresh flowers were a once in a while thing. I longed to have fresh flowers in my home. But because of the cost…
How to make perfect, chewy chocolate chip cookies, steps and recipe.
Learn how to make perfect, chewy chocolate chip cookies that turn out every time with my simple, easy to follow steps and recipe. If you are looking for a fool proof recipe on how to make chewy chocolate chip cookies that will produce the delightful cookie you crave, then look no further. Over the course…