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Double Chocolate Espresso Sourdough Bread

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This Double Chocolate Espresso Sourdough Bread is rich, balanced, and intentionally not too sweet. Made with cocoa powder and strong coffee, it delivers deep chocolate flavor while allowing the sourdough’s natural tang to shine. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or everyday enjoyment, this loaf challenges the idea that chocolate doesn’t belong in bread — and proves that some of the best recipes are the ones that surprise us.

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030 – Christmas: Less Perfection. More Peace.

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A gentle reminder for weary moms this Christmas: perfection isn’t the goal — presence is. After a small “gift surprise” mishap with my kids, God nudged my heart back to the truth of the season. Christmas isn’t about flawless moments, matching pajamas, or magical surprises. It’s about slowing down, letting go of impossible expectations, and turning our hearts toward the One who came into our imperfect world to save us.

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Sourdough Discard Brownies: A Little Bit of Comfort, A Lot of Chocolate

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There’s something about winter that makes me crave those simple, soul-warming recipes — the ones that make the house smell like home and remind me that comfort can come from the smallest things. Lately, that comfort has been coming in the form of sourdough discard brownies, and friends… I am officially obsessed.

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