From Scratch
Everyday Sourdough for Busy Homes
A forgiving, hands-off sourdough rhythm that fits around real life — five minutes here, ten minutes there.
Urban homesteading, simplified
Build a healthier, more intentional home.
Learn simple urban homesteading tips, from-scratch recipes, and practical ways to create a healthier lifestyle — no acreage required.
Simple living doesn't require a farm.
Urban homesteading is about learning practical skills and becoming more intentional with the things you bring into your home. Whether you're growing herbs in containers, making homemade broth, or replacing store-bought staples with healthier alternatives, small changes can create a meaningful impact.
Featured guide
Make-It-From-Scratch Recipe Guide
This isn't just a recipe book — it's a lifestyle shift for anyone wanting more control over their food with simple, quick, and wholesome recipes.
- 127 pages
- 90+ recipes
- Pantry staples
- Broths
- Fermented foods
- Extracts
- Breads
- Seasonings
- Baked goods
- Sweet treats
- Under 30 min hands-on
- Instant digital download
$29.99Instant digital download
What's inside — Table of Contents
- Broths, Stocks & Bouillons
- Cultured & Fermented Foods
- Extracts & Flavored Oils
- Condiments
- Seasoning Mixes
- Milks & Cheeses
- Breads & Grains
- Baked Goods & Mixes
- Sweet Treats
- Resources
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Where would you like to start?
From Scratch Recipes
Simple weeknight meals and pantry staples from real, whole ingredients.
ExploreUrban Garden
Container herbs and small-space growing for renters and city homes.
ExploreClean Ingredients
Swap out additives — gentle reads for healthier kitchen choices.
ExploreSeasonal Living
Rhythms, rituals, and recipes that follow the seasons.
ExploreHomemade Pantry
Broths, seasonings, extracts, and mixes you'll stop buying.
ExploreHomestead Lifestyle
Slow, intentional homemaking for modern urban life.
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Two ingredients, one jar, zero special equipment. The friendliest fermentation project for beginners.
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A curated edit of kitchen essentials, fermentation gear, and garden tools — every recommendation comes from years of real use in our small urban kitchen.
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