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Freshly made pico de gallo in a white bowl.

Easy Fermented Pico De Gallo Salsa

White baking dish filled with colorful cherry tomatoes, whole garlic cloves, and fresh thyme sprigs submerged in olive oil, prepared for oven-roasted tomato confit with garlic and herbs.

Cherry Tomato Confit Recipe with Garlic and Thyme

Homemade lacto-fermented lemonade served in mason jars with lemon slices and pink paper straws, a refreshing probiotic soda made with real lemons.

How to Make Lacto Fermented Lemonade (Probiotic Soda)

Easy Sourdough Discard Peach Quick Bread Recipe

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Collage of homemade sourdough discard quick breads including chocolate, pumpkin, berry, and glazed loaves, with bold text overlay reading 7+ Quick and Easy Sourdough Quick Breads Recipes.

7+ Easy Sourdough Discard Quick Breads for Everyday Baking

Looking for sourdough quick bread recipes that don’t require an all-day commitment? Whether you're working with a cup of sourdough starter, a lot of discard, or just short on time, […]

Close-up of tomato jam being scooped from a mason jar, highlighting its chunky, jammy consistency.

The Best Tomato Jam Recipe

Close-up of a sliced apple fritter showing soft apple chunks, warm spices, and a shiny glaze.

Amazing Applesauce Fritters with a Simple Glaze

Close-up of sliced sourdough sandwich bread showing soft, airy crumb and golden crust, laid out on a marble surface with a blue kitchen towel.

Perfect Sourdough Sandwich Bread Recipe

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