tarting a sourdough starter at home is one of the simplest and most rewarding steps toward baking homemade bread. with just flour, water, and a little time, you can begin your journey into slow, nourishing, from-scratch living. this guide walks you through exactly how to create and maintain your own sourdough starter—perfect for beginners who want a straightforward, no-fuss method that works.

building a homemade pantry doesn’t have to be overwhelming. this post shares my journey into creating intentional, from-scratch dry mixes that simplify baking and cooking while helping you avoid unnecessary ingredients. plus, grab the dry mix pantry collection — a downloadable guide with six staple recipes and a bonus section of seasoning and sweet treat mixes.