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About Kristen

wife. mother. Home educator. licensed cottage baker. urban Homesteader.

Hey there! I’m the owner of Seasonal Grains and the heart behind the blog. I’m a wife, a mother to five amazing children, a home educator, a sourdough enthusiast, and a homesteader. I would love for you to join me as I share my love for sourdough bread, all things urban homesteading, and my passion for motherhood.

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    Simple Homemade Recipes

    Browse our curated collection of homemade recipes, featuring fresh, homegrown ingredients and simple, yet flavorful, techniques. Delight in creating nourishing meals that bring the taste of the homestead right to your table.

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    Sourdough Bread Bake Day

    Learning the Basics

    Embark on a transformative journey into self-reliance and community sustainability.

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    Raising Chickens

    Explore our simple guide on Chicken Raising, packed with insights for healthy, happy backyard flocks.

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    Sowing Seeds

    Join us as we share in the seasons and beauty of sowing seeds… in hearts and soil.

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    Sourdough Bread Making

    Unveil the art of homemade bread baking with our easy-to-follow family recipes.

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    Milling Wheat

    Discover the nutrient-rich world of milling your own wheat for your own homemade flour.

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    Seasonal Grains

    Cottage Bakery

    crafting artisanal sourdough bread made from organic flour and organic fresh-milled grains

    Seasonal Grains sourdough bread is available in Acworth, Woodstock, and Roswell, Georgia.

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    Sourdough Bread Bake Day
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