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Easiest Homemade Strawberry Jam Recipe (No Pectin!)
Berry season is upon us, and its time to preserve all of…
Best Ever From Scratch Sourdough Carrot Cake
This sourdough carrot cake is made completely from scratch and is absolutely…
Favorite Sourdough Lemon Poppyseed Bread
Treat yourself to a slice of heaven with this incredible sourdough lemon…
Fresh Basil Butter with Lemon and Garlic Recipe
Preserve the flavors of summer with this fresh basil butter recipe! Compound…
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This lemon blueberry sourdough quick bread is both tangy and sweet, with a moist, tender crumb that is melt in your mouth delicious!…
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Hi, I’m Rachael
I’m so glad you’re here!
I’m Rachael, a married mom of two living in the foothills of the Tennessee mountains with my best friend and husband, Andrew, our two girls, and our golden retriever Hank.
We have spent the past few years planting our roots, starting with purchasing some land and building our handcrafted log home. Its been quite the adventure to say the least!
