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I’m Rebecca, owner of moon + magnolia. I am a mom of one, a wife, YouTuber, and teacher. Though I live in a typical suburban neighborhood on just over 1/8 acre of land, I’m passionate about scratch-made living, suburban homestead-ish life, and creating a fulfilling, beautiful life at home.

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These are the tools that make scratch cooking easier for me. Though this isn't an exhaustive list of the kitchen tools I use for scratch cooking, these are the ones I can't live without right now. From the stove to the oven to sourdough, these kitchen essentials make it possible for me to make homemade food for my family most days of the week. JOIN THE MAILING LIST! Get my recipes and posts directly to your inbox: https://moonandmagnolia.ck.page/6b363e6987 FREE SOURDOUGH STARTER EBOOK: https://moonandmagnolia.ck.page/f6a9cf2cd5 00:00 Introduction 00:49 End-Grain Cutting Board 03:30 KitchenAid Stand Mixer 05:55 Grain Mill 08:04 Cast Iron Cookware 12:23 Gnocchi Board 13:48 Linen Bread Bags with Lining 15:24 Brod & Taylor Proofing Box/Slow Cooker 17:53 Join the Mailing List RELATED VIDEOS All of my kitchen essentials: https://youtu.be/oF4GwY5eIpM Dutch oven review: https://youtu.be/TOJcvHJaQI0 Cast care tips and tricks: https://youtu.be/ehb3mES_U9Y My favorite sourdough tools: https://youtu.be/TjmB5nwKQIQ Mockmil grain mill review: https://youtu.be/iYFw-Ry2Kw0 RELATED BLOG POSTS How to use a gnocchi board: https://moonandmagnolia.com/2024/08/30/how-to-use-a-gnocchi-board-to-shape-homemade-pasta/ Proofing box review: https://moonandmagnolia.com/2024/02/02/brod-taylor-proofer-review/ Tips for cast iron care: https://moonandmagnolia.com/2024/01/09/tips-for-cast-iron-care-seasoning-and-cleaning-dos-and-donts/ How to use a Dutch oven on the stove: https://moonandmagnolia.com/2024/05/29/can-you-use-a-cast-iron-dutch-oven-on-the-stove/ Cast iron skillet size guide: https://moonandmagnolia.com/2024/05/03/what-size-cast-iron-skillet-is-best-complete-guide/ SHOP THIS VIDEO Gnocchi Board: https://tidd.ly/3yYJAmg End grain cutting board (mine is hard maple): https://tidd.ly/3Zb4l8S Brod & Taylor folding proofer: https://collabs.shop/o08khw KitchenAid 7qt bowl lift stand mixer: https://amzn.to/498iyFR Lodge dual cooker/Dutch oven: https://amzn.to/46pQgpw Bread Storage Bags: https://amzn.to/46HbLCi GRAIN MILLS ***I have only used the Mockmill Professional 200. The other mills are popular choices, but I have not tested them.*** Mockmill Professional 200: https://breadtopia.com/store/mockmill-professional-200-grain-mill/ Nutrimill Harvest grain mill: https://amzn.to/3XwHlQl KitchenAid grain mill attachment: https://amzn.to/3XytOYG Nutrimill Classic: https://amzn.to/3Tidwk0 Pleasant Hill grain mills (they offer a wide selection): https://pleasanthillgrain.com/appliances/grain-mills Breadtopia grain mills (they offer a wide selection): https://breadtopia.com/product-category/kitchen-tools/grain-mills/ GARDEN ZONE: 8a DISCLAIMER: This post contains affiliate links. Any purchases from links outside of moon + magnolia may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. As part of the Amazon Associates program, links to Amazon will earn a commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting my content! #homemadefood #homemaking #cooking 18:44
Tools That Make Scratch Cooking Easier | MUST-HAVES FOR THE HOME COOK & BAKER
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Tools That Make Scratch Cooking Easier | MUST-HAVES FOR THE HOME COOK & BAKER

I'm spending my Sunday simplifying cooking for the week ahead. I'm sharing ingredient prep ideas and make-ahead recipes that make weekday cooking easier. Join along for a little scratch cooking inspiration and tips for making the week easier when it comes to getting food on the table. JOIN THE EMAIL LIST! Get my recipes and posts directly to your inbox: https://moonandmagnolia.ck.page/6b363e6987 FREE SOURDOUGH STARTER EBOOK: https://moonandmagnolia.ck.page/f6a9cf2cd5 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Homemade Bacon 01:03 Mini Egg Cups 04:19 Make Ahead Baked Potatoes 05:52 Pre-Chopped Salad and Veggies 07:48 Instant Pot Garbanzo Beans 08:48 Cuban-Style Garbanzo Bean Stew 11:48 Instant Pot Millet 12:30 Join the Mailing List RELATED VIDEOS August Sunday Reset: https://youtu.be/sd0zGqLPovo Weeknight Meals: https://youtu.be/RgTLGjyQbFA A Day of Scratch-Made Meals: https://youtu.be/9iQY57G2OxU Cheap and Easy Meal Prep for Busy Days: https://youtu.be/n9v8t56tQeY Sourdough for Busy People: https://youtu.be/swSVSx7i3ls Back-to-School Homemaking: https://youtu.be/kcoN2v3YW48 Simple Summer Homemaking: https://youtu.be/vxBnbSTsam4 3 Meals, 1 Chicken: https://youtu.be/RPhvvqHSQC8 30-Minute Dinners: https://youtu.be/cy5juDtDCys RECIPES & BLOG POSTS Cuban Garbanzo Bean and Sausage Stew: https://moonandmagnolia.com/2024/09/05/one-pot-cuban-garbanzo-bean-and-sausage-stew/ Home-Cured Brown Sugar and Pepper Bacon Recipe: https://moonandmagnolia.com/2024/08/28/home-cured-brown-sugar-and-pepper-bacon-recipe/ How To Cook Millet in the Instant Pot: How To Cook Millet in the Instant Pot All recipes and posts: https://moonandmagnolia.com/ SHOP THIS VIDEO Check out my Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/moonmagnolia Instant Pot (8-quart): https://amzn.to/3XdmZtZ Lodge 15” cast iron skillet: https://amzn.to/48dfKpq Lodge Dutch oven: https://amzn.to/45ZpkNk Mesh strainers, 3-pack: https://amzn.to/3HZPbJN Cangshan knife set: https://amzn.to/42Fzp0b Danish dough whisk: Cangshan knife set: https://amzn.to/42Fzp0b Gold measuring cups: https://amzn.to/472dfY3 Garlic press: https://amzn.to/48lUa26 3-tier cooling rack: https://amzn.to/4bymMId Cast iron essentials: https://amzn.to/46WaZ4I GARDEN ZONE: 8a DISCLAIMER: This post contains affiliate links. Any purchases from links outside of moon + magnolia may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. As part of the Amazon Associates program, links to Amazon will earn a commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting my content! #homemakingmotivation #mealprep #scratchcooking 13:45
Simplifying Cooking for the Week Ahead | SIMPLE SUNDAY MEAL PREP IDEAS
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Simplifying Cooking for the Week Ahead | SIMPLE SUNDAY MEAL PREP IDEAS

Are homemakers faced with too many demands? We are fortunate to have so many choices. But our choices are born of a system that doesn't offer enough support. 1:00
Are homemakers faced with too many demands? #homemaking #homemakingvlogs
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Are homemakers faced with too many demands? #homemaking #homemakingvlogs

When baking bread, which is better: fresh-milled flour or store-bought? I'm using my sourdough maple oatmeal sandwich bread to test the differences in the process, dough, texture, and flavor of bread made with fresh-milled hard red winter wheat and store-bought whole wheat. Along the way, I'm sharing sourdough tips for beginners and experts alike. So, even if you don't have a grain mill or you've never made bread, you can still learn how to make homemade sourdough sandwich bread. JOIN THE MAILING LIST! Get my recipes and posts directly to your inbox: https://moonandmagnolia.ck.page/6b363e6987 FREE SOURDOUGH STARTER EBOOK: https://moonandmagnolia.ck.page/f6a9cf2cd5 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Making the Oatmeal Soaker 01:23 Milled Red Hard Winter Wheat 01:33 Sourdough Maple Oatmeal Sandwich Bread Recipe 02:02 Dough with Fresh-Milled Wheat 03:30 Adding the Oatmeal Soaker 05:10 Dough with Store-Bought Whole Wheat 05:53 A Note about Conversions 06:19 Why Bread Flour Works 06:55 Dough Comparison 08:53 What is Fresh-Milled Flour? 11:11 Shaping and 2nd Rise 12:48 Baking the Bread 13:34 Final Bread Comparison 15:24 Sourdough Starter eBook MORE SOURDOUGH VIDEOS How To Do the Windowpane Test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh--Yr3_4II Freezing Sourdough Starter: https://youtu.be/oEtT2s-m5nw Freezing Sourdough Dough: https://youtu.be/lP6uD-29XUs Sourdough Starter Tutorial: https://youtu.be/hFhuvTHG_5o No-Knead Sourdough Bread Tutorial: https://youtu.be/TCMNOOxSsYQ Sourdough Starter Q&A: https://youtu.be/bxZ5_O4JPss Sourdough Made Easier: https://youtu.be/TjmB5nwKQIQ Sourdough Sandwich Bread Recipe: https://youtu.be/ttq3mjodv0Q Once-a-Week Starter Care: https://youtu.be/LnFkPlQ5Og0 Active Starter, Inactive, and Discard Explained: https://youtu.be/pBrtun_t66c How To Make Sourdough Less Sour: https://youtu.be/Q7bwUjJ25co Sourdough Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtOGYEBJqL1Km90jUDAl92ObwuecoMq10 RECIPES & BLOG POSTS Sourdough Maple Oatmeal Sandwich Bread: https://moonandmagnolia.com/2024/08/14/sourdough-maple-oatmeal-sandwich-bread-recipe/ What Types of Flour Can You Feed Sourdough Starter? https://moonandmagnolia.com/2024/08/21/what-types-of-flour-can-you-feed-sourdough-starter/ How To Do the Windowpane Test? https://moonandmagnolia.com/2024/02/21/how-to-do-the-windowpane-test-for-dough/ How To Freeze Sourdough Bread: https://moonandmagnolia.com/2024/05/08/how-to-freeze-sourdough-bread-2-easy-methods/ How To Freeze Sourdough Dough: https://moonandmagnolia.com/2024/06/07/how-to-freeze-sourdough-bread-dough-complete-guide/ How Long Can Sourdough Stay in the Fridge: https://moonandmagnolia.com/2024/07/19/how-long-can-sourdough-dough-stay-in-the-fridge/ How To Freeze Sourdough Starter: https://moonandmagnolia.com/2024/03/06/can-you-freeze-sourdough-starter/ SHOP THIS VIDEO & RELATED SUPPLIES Brod & Taylor folding proofer: https://amzn.to/3unn5oK KitchenAid 7qt bowl lift stand mixer: https://amzn.to/498iyFR Lodge dual cooker/Dutch oven: https://amzn.to/46pQgpw Bread Storage Bags: https://amzn.to/46HbLCi Danish Dough Whisk: https://amzn.to/3OFHrAy French rolling pin (not the exact one I have, but really close): https://amzn.to/3P5LkPt Bench scraper: https://amzn.to/3HWNsVo 3-tier cooling rack: https://amzn.to/4bymMId GARDEN ZONE: 8a DISCLAIMER: This post contains affiliate links. Any purchases from links outside of moon + magnolia may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. As part of the Amazon Associates program, links to Amazon will earn a commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting my content! #sourdoughbread #sourdough #baking 16:22
Which is Better: Fresh-Milled Flour or Store-Bought? | SOURDOUGH MAPLE OATMEAL BREAD RECIPE
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Which is Better: Fresh-Milled Flour or Store-Bought? | SOURDOUGH MAPLE OATMEAL BREAD RECIPE

Today, I'm celebrating the hard work of homemakers---and the first anniversary of moon + magnolia on YouTube. If you have a home, you are making it. So whether you stay home or work out of the home, let's acknowledge the hard work of homemaking. Along the way, I'm sharing clips from my videos from last year. So let's celebrate because homemakers are amazing! JOIN THE MAILING LIST! Get my recipes and posts directly to your inbox: https://moonandmagnolia.ck.page/6b363e6987 FREE SOURDOUGH STARTER EBOOK: https://moonandmagnolia.ck.page/f6a9cf2cd5 00:00 Introduction 01:39 Sourdough Soft Pretzels 02:21 Why Bread Flour Works 02:58 Homemaking Skills 03:55 Finished Sourdough Soft Pretzels 04:36 Homemaking Accomplishments 05:44 Suburban Homesteading/Gardening 06:33 Creating Your World at Home 08:26 Food Preservation 09:17 How To Freeze Zucchini 10:30 Supporting Other Homemakers 12:01 Dinner Stress 12:46 Quick Asian-Inspired Dinner Recipe 14:15 Celebrating YOU! RELATED VIDEOS Everyday Homemaking: https://youtu.be/hT3Q6aXeL-Q Sunday Reset: https://youtu.be/sd0zGqLPovo Simple Summer Homemaking: https://youtu.be/vxBnbSTsam4 What To Do When Homemaking Is Hard: https://youtu.be/Pu5BH_COakw Homemakers Are Exhausted: https://youtu.be/_d1laeNJGcs My Story of Becoming a Homemaker: https://youtu.be/HrvLzeoGGEU Simple Spring Homemaking: https://youtu.be/48QoZXRxRwM Done is Better Than Perfect: https://youtu.be/z4sXblUgPNA RELATED POSTS & RECIPES Sourdough Soft Pretzels (Little Spoon Farm): https://littlespoonfarm.com/soft-sourdough-pretzels-recipe/ All moon + magnolia posts: https://moonandmagnolia.com/ Asian-inspired sauce (use sauce ingredients from this recipe): https://moonandmagnolia.com/2024/07/24/easy-instant-pot-sweet-and-sour-spare-ribs-recipe/ Sourdough recipes: https://moonandmagnolia.com/category/sourdough/ Sourdough basics: https://moonandmagnolia.com/category/bread-sourdough-basics/ Food preservation recipes: https://moonandmagnolia.com/category/food-preservation/ Dinner recipes: https://moonandmagnolia.com/category/dinner/ SHOP THIS VIDEO Check out my Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/moonmagnolia Lodge 15” cast iron skillet: https://amzn.to/48dfKpq Lodge Dutch oven: https://amzn.to/45ZpkNk Mesh strainers, 3-pack: https://amzn.to/3HZPbJN Cangshan knife set: https://amzn.to/42Fzp0b All-Clad D5 3qt sauce pot: https://amzn.to/3P5LPsP All-Clad D5 Saute pan with lid: https://amzn.to/3OEVru1 Danish dough whisk: Cangshan knife set: https://amzn.to/42Fzp0b Gold measuring cups: https://amzn.to/472dfY3 Cast iron essentials: https://amzn.to/46WaZ4I GARDEN ZONE: 8a DISCLAIMER: This post contains affiliate links. Any purchases from links outside of moon + magnolia may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. As part of the Amazon Associates program, links to Amazon will earn a commission at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting my content! #sourdough #homemakingmotivation #suburbanhomestead 15:13
Celebrating the Hard Work of Homemakers - One Year of Homemaking on YouTube!
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Celebrating the Hard Work of Homemakers - One Year of Homemaking on YouTube!

What makes sourdough sour? And can you change the flavor of your sourdough bread? Yup, it just a balance lactic acid bacteria and acetic acid. 0:46
What makes sourdough sour?
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What makes sourdough sour?

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