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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Easter Nests
These sweet little Easter Nests are full of nostalgia for me. These were an Easter treat my Gramma made every year. One of the things that brings comfort to me when I am missing someone I love who has passed away is to make a recipe they liked to make. This is one of the…
Blueberry Lemon Cobbler
I am currently going through a blueberry and lemon kick and this blueberry lemon cobbler came from that little obsession. This easy, rustic cobbler is full of luscious blueberries nestled in a delicious fluffy base with fresh lemon zest to brighten the flavors. I also love using cast iron for both cooking and baking and…
Sourdough Honey Wheat Bagels
I came up with the idea for these sourdough honey wheat bagels when I was baking my sourdough honey wheat sandwich bread. I thought for sure I could adapt this for my sourdough bagel recipe and I was right! These are now our favorite bagels. I like to make them mini sized which is the…
Blueberry Lemon Thumbprint Cookies
I’ve had this recipe for blueberry lemon thumbprint cookies dancing around in my head for a while and I’m excited to finally share it with you all! I have many favorite flavor combinations and blueberry and lemon is one of them. These cookies bring these two flavors together beautifully. A melt in your mouth buttery…
Sourdough Discard Cheesy Fish Crackers
For many of us, store-bought cheesy fish crackers were a childhood favorite. They were perfect for lunchboxes, road trips, or just snacking by the handful. I also think that for many of us who grew up on these fun crackers we also want to find a way for our kids to enjoy them without all…
Almond Streusel Skillet Cookie
I love baking cookies, I love a good streusel crumb topping and I love my cast iron skillet. My Almond Streusel Skillet Cookie is the perfect marriage of all three! This large cookie is made from both all-purpose flour and almond flour giving it a delightful texture and hint of almond flavor. Butter is what…