the flavors of spring
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Strawberry Season in the Countryside: A Story and a Simple Recipe
Early June feels like the perfect time to embrace one of my favorite seasonal traditions: strawberry picking. When the air is warm and the days stretch a little longer, local farms open their fields to visitors, inviting everyone to wander… Continue reading
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Lilac Cream Soda: A Floral Springtime Treat from the Cottage Kitchen
I’ve been meaning to share this one for a while, and now that lilacs are blooming again, it feels like the perfect time. This lilac cream soda is something truly special, lightly fizzy, beautifully floral, and just sweet enough. It’s… Continue reading
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Rose Milk Mousse Cake (No-Bake, Light, and Dreamy)
This recipe is one of those sweet little creations that came straight from my imagination, something I hadn’t seen anywhere else, but wished existed. I dreamed up this Blushing Rose Milk Mousse Cake on a quiet afternoon, inspired by the… Continue reading
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Blueberry Lavender Cinnamon Rolls with Lavender Glaze
A Whirl of Wild Berries, Flowers & Comfort in Every Bite If I could bottle up the feeling of a slow morning in the countryside, it would taste something like this: soft, warm cinnamon rolls infused with floral notes of… Continue reading
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Berries & Cream: Nature’s Cereal
When I first started calling it “nature’s cereal,” I laughed a little. But the name stayed. Because honestly, it fits. A bowl of fresh berries, still cold from the garden or market, resting in a pool of cream. No fuss.… Continue reading
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Lemon Blueberry Muffins from the Cottage Kitchen
Lemon and blueberry is a pairing that feels like spring itself, bright, fresh, and gently sweet. The combination has long been used in countryside kitchens, where seasonal ingredients and simple bakes are part of daily life. These muffins follow that… Continue reading
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A Cottage Afternoon with Garden Tea Cookies
Spring afternoons invite a slower pace, time to wander the garden, steep a pot of tea, and bake a little something sweet. These Garden Tea Cookies are the kind of treat that feels like they belong in a storybook: soft,… Continue reading
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The Hidden Magic of Dandelions (+ A Sweet and Simple Bread Recipe)
Most of us were taught to pluck dandelions from our gardens and toss them aside, but these golden blossoms are far from useless. In fact, dandelions are one of nature’s most giving plants, edible from root to flower, packed with… Continue reading
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Cupcakes for the Cottage Table: Matcha Tea Garden Cupcakes
I had a little bag of matcha on the shelf calling my name, so I decided to turn it into something soft and foresty. These are light, tender, and just sweet enough, topped with a swirl of airy whipped matcha… Continue reading
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A Cupcake Garden: Baking Dirt Cups with My Little Helper
There’s something about early spring that makes you want to dig your hands into the soil, whether it’s planting seeds in the garden or, in our case, making cupcakes that look like they came straight from it. On a gray,… Continue reading
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