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 Vanilla Cupcakes
Growing up the thought never crossed my mind you could make a cake from scratch. All our birthday cakes and cupcakes came from a box mix. I vividly remember going over to a friend’s house in high school whose mom made wedding cakes. Of course, she made them from scratch. That was the first time…
Sourdough Focaccia Bread
Homemade sourdough focaccia bread is one of the easiest sourdough recipes you can make, in my humble opinion. If you love baking with sourdough but want a simple recipe this sourdough focaccia is for you! It requires just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, yet delivers a delicious focaccia every single time. Simply put…
Skillet Chicken with Shallot, Mushroom and Mustard Cream Sauce
This skillet chicken with shallots, mushroom and mustard cream sauce is both rustic and delicious. A one pan meal of tender, juicy chicken thighs with a creamy Dijon mustard and mushroom sauce that creates a weeknight, or weekend, dish that is both easy to cook and satisfying to eat. Serve with your favorite pasta, crusty…
Sourdough Dutch Baby Pancake
This sourdough Dutch baby pancake is one of my favorite ways to use my sourdough starter or discard. It’s quick to whip up, requires minimal ingredients, and is always a huge hit. Serve it it with fresh fruit, a dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle of maple syrup or even plain. This is a quick,…
Easy Sourdough Discard Crackers
These easy sourdough discard crackers are a great way to use up your sourdough discard so you don’t have to throw it away when it’s time to feed your sourdough starter. These crackers are a crispy, flavorful snack that pairs perfectly with cheese, dips, or just on their own. If you are new to sourdough…
Classic Scones
There’s something quintessentially British about a warm scone fresh out of the oven paired with a cup of your favorite tea. Served with a dollop of clotted cream and jam or enjoyed plain with a cup of tea, these classic scones will make your inner anglophile very happy indeed. These scones have a delectable crumb…