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Life does not have to be perfect to be beautiful
Welcome
Welcome to my website! While I'm not an expert at anything, I have a passion for learning and creating. This space serves as collection of my projects, hobbies and ideas, resembling an online journal and photo album. You can also link to our custom-made pen company Carolina Turning. Thank you for stopping by and if you find inspiration here, that's fantastic!
Best Sourdough Bread Recipe
Ingredients 150 grams active sourdough starter (see my Sourdough Starter Post) 315 grams warm water 16 grams of Olive Oil 450 grams of...
Brenda Mae
Jun 162 min read
Dehydrating Sourdough Starter
Many people have told me they struggle with their sourdough baking, and I experienced the same difficulties at first. I began attempting...
Brenda Mae
Jun 163 min read
Sourdough Starter - Emma's Growing
Emma has grown. She had to multiply to make more loaves and share with others so they can make their own loaves. So she has been...
Brenda Mae
Jun 61 min read
Sourdough Crumb
This is perfection to me! Sourdough crumb should look pretty much like this. Even Crumb Structure Nice Oven Spring Soft and Fluffy...
Brenda Mae
Jun 61 min read
Sourdough Bread Loaves
Been trying different inclusions in my basic loaf recipe. Blueberry Lemon, Choclate Chip and Jalapeno Chedder. This is one of the...
Brenda Mae
Jun 61 min read
Diamond Knurl Pen
This elegant Jr sized rollerball pen features a decorative knurled center band. This rollerball is well balanced with timeless good...
Brenda Mae
Jun 61 min read
Compound Butter
Compound butter is butter that has been softened and mixed with additional ingredients to create a sweet or a savory elevated flavor. The...
Brenda Mae
Jun 61 min read
Vacation 2025-Floridia
Our first vacation this year was to Sanibel, Captiva, and Cape Coral, Florida. It was a wonderful time of relaxation and swimming. We...
Brenda Mae
May 271 min read
Clara - Rene of Paris
Clara is a wavy low-density piece with no permatease. She is a lace front with mono part and open wefted cap. She fits me well and...
Brenda Mae
May 151 min read
Ellen Wille - Flirt
This is Flirt made by Ellen Wille, she is a mono part with a lace front and a open wefted cap. she is Petite/Average size and made with...
Brenda Mae
May 151 min read
My Sourdough Bread Recipe
Sourdough Bread Recipe Numerous people have inquired about my Sourdough Bread Recipe that I utilize. I've mentioned in other posts that I...
Brenda Mae
May 152 min read
Focaccia Bread
I am crazy over Focaccia Bread! I've begun using my sourdough starter to create various flavors of Focaccia bread. It appears to be the...
Brenda Mae
May 151 min read
Carolina Turning
Welcome to Carolina Turning At Carolina Turning we take natural wood and handmade acrylics and turn them into one-of-kind treasures. We...
Brenda Mae
May 91 min read
Sourdough Starter - Emma
Meet my sourdough starter - Emma. She is a work horse. It took me some time to get her built up and strong, but she is not only working...
Brenda Mae
May 93 min read
Morse Code Necklaces
Can't take credit for this idea but when I saw it, I knew I needed one! I have always liked simple necklaces but like the idea of it...
Brenda Mae
May 91 min read
Quiet Time
One of my favorite times is early morning. As I've grown older, I tend to wake up earlier and have discovered it's an excellent time for...
Brenda Mae
May 21 min read
South Dakota Trip
Several years ago, my husband and I embarked on an extended road trip to South Dakota. It was one of the most delightful journeys we've...
Brenda Mae
May 11 min read
Carolina Turning-Majestic Jr Fountain Pen
These pen gives a powerful impression - it simply states, "I have arrived!" Each Majestic Jr. pen can easily "post" its cap. This...
Brenda Mae
May 11 min read
3 Tier Tray
A few years back, these three-tier trays became incredibly popular. I owned several and used them in different rooms around the house,...
Brenda Mae
May 11 min read
A Bouquet to Brighten the Day
One of my favorite activities is strolling around my yard to admire the beautiful plants and observe how they have grown and bloomed,...
Brenda Mae
May 11 min read
Sourdough Starter Discard Crackers
Last night I made the most wonderful snack with my sourdough starter discard. Just need a couple items, I used Everything Bagel...
Brenda Mae
Apr 301 min read
Home Made Chicken & Dumplings
Chicken & Dumplings My grandmother and mother frequently made homemade chicken and dumplings. I vividly recall my Grandmother teaching me...
Brenda Mae
Apr 291 min read
Painting
A few years ago, I started painting. I would find a video online demonstrating a simple painting technique, and I made myself a painting...
Brenda Mae
Apr 291 min read
Bonsai
A few years ago, I got into Bonsai trees. I discovered that a Bonsai is actually any ornamental tree grown in a planter or pot that is...
Brenda Mae
Apr 291 min read
Plants - Good for your soul!
I have always been passionate about plants. However, after relocating to Charleston, SC, my affection for them deepened, as my sunlit,...
Brenda Mae
Apr 291 min read
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