Hello
I'm Hannah! I'm a plant-based foodie, passionate gardener, sourdough enthusiast, hybrid athlete, and nurse practitioner. I believe in living a vibrant, healthy life fueled by wholesome ingredients, and the simple joys of intentional living. Whether I'm perfecting a new loaf, planning my next seasonal planting, or training for the next big race, my goal is to inspire others to reconnect with real food and the joy of creating from scratch. I'm so glad you're here - let's turn our kitchens and gardens into something truly special!
My Story
I've always been drawn to the idea of living simply- growing my own food, baking from scratch, and creating a home filled with nourishing, homemade meals. But my journey into sourdough and gardening didn't happen overnight. My love for sourdough began with a single jar of starter thanks to my mother-in-law who gifted me all the supplies I needed to and helped me get started on "feeding" a jar full of water and flour. It wasn't long after I made that first loaf that I found myself baking loaf after loaf, experimenting with different flours, hydration levels, and fermentation times. Sourdough quickly became more than just bread - it became a creative outlet that allowed me to slow down in my busy life.
At the same time, my passion for gardening was growing. For my 29th birthday, I asked my parents for a raised garden bed. I wanted to step outside my back door and pick fresh ingredients for my meals, knowing they were grown with care and without chemicals. A few months later, I had 12 herbs and a Jalapeno plant in my (tiny) backyard. Not everyone has a space for a sprawling in-ground garden, and I wanted to prove that you don't need acres of land to grow your own food. I started my garden with my raised garden bed and container plants, learning how to maximize every inch of space. Over time, I discovered the best crops for small gardens, how to grow vertically, and creative ways to make even the tiniest spaces productive. There's something incredibly satisfying about harvesting a tomato still warm from the sun or pulling a fresh blueberry from the bush on my patio, knowing it came from my own hard work- no matter the size of the garden. Now, I love helping others realize that with a little creativity, anyone can grow fresh food, whether they have a big backyard or just a small patio.
Through this blog, I hope to inspire others to slow down, reconnect with their food, and find joy in the process of growing and baking. Whether you're here to learn how to care for a sourdough starter, start your first garden, or simply embrace a more intentional lifestyle, I'm so glad you're here. Let's dig in, bake something delicious, and create a life that's both nourishing and fulfilling - one loaf and one harvest at a time.