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Aww, thank you so much, @sonshinesunflower! 😊 We’re thrilled you found it and are enjoying our tutorials! The pumpkin spice house blend is one of our absolute favorites too, so it’s wonderful to hear it caught your eye. It means the world to us that you’ve been exploring our playlists and joined our little cozy corner here on TH-cam. 🧡 Welcome to the community, and thank you so much for subscribing! P.S. We’re planning to release a new video each week after the holiday season. Ruby Ann and I are working hard to put systems in place so we can share even more quality content in 2025! We’re just a two-person team, learning and creating together, and your support truly keeps us inspired. Let us know if there’s anything specific you’d love to see for 2025 and beyond! ❤🍂

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊 I’m so glad you enjoyed the video. The pumpkin spice seasoning house blend as follows : • 3 tablespoons of Ceylon cinnamon • 1 teaspoon of ginger • 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg • 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves ✨ How to Make It: 1. Grind the Spices: Start by grinding whole cloves and nutmeg until finely ground. 2. Mix the Spices: In a small bowl, mix the freshly ground cloves and nutmeg with the cinnamon and ginger. Whisk until evenly combined. 3. Store Your Spice Blend: Transfer your spice mix to a jar and store it in a cool, dark place to keep it fresh. 4. Use as Needed: This blend is perfect for pumpkin muffins, rolls, or even sprinkled on your morning oatmeal. I hope this helps, and thank you again for your support! Let us know if you give it a try-we would love to hear what you make with it! 🧡🍂 You can find the blog post for it @ themoderndaycottage.com/pumpkin-pie-spice-recipe/ for more details and tips. ~ Emily and Ruby Ann

Thank you for your support!

Hey Angelika, I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to follow up and see if you received our email from about a month ago. We’ve been doing well! We took some time off to complete all of Mom's doctor visits, which included new hearing aids, eye exams, dental care, and more. It’s been a busy couple of months for us, but we’re happy to report that everything went perfectly with her lab results! She is set until her well visits next year. Ruby Ann and I are currently working on our October video for Halloween 🎃. Starting in November, we plan to return to bi-weekly videos until we can get back into the routine of weekly uploads. We miss our regular check-ins with you and everyone on YT! I hope your autumn season has been great so far. Looking forward to hearing from you soon! Your friends, Emily and Ruby Ann

​@@themoderndaycottage Thank you 🙏. I'm very happy that you and your family is well 💕 I'm looking forward to your Halloween video 💕 Best regards Angelika

We just released our 🎃Halloween Video: th-cam.com/video/w36Kq3OHrAA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=g0V9tUkAYKJXHFP8

@@MarieBrogdon-o3i 🍁🍂🧡🍁🍂🙌🏼🥰 Thank you so much!!!

Awe thank you so much! We can’t wait to share our next video with you in October! Thank you for your love and support see you soon🫶🏻

Thank you so much! We absolutely adore this time of year. We hope you'll have the chance to create some lovely fall decorations soon.

Thank You! 🍂🍁

Oh, we hope you enjoy our pumpkin spice latte. We enjoy fall drinks as well! We also have some pumpkin spice Rice Krispie treats and sourdough pumpkin cinnamon rolls on our blog if you are interested in some more cozy fall recipes! Thank you so much for commenting, and we hope you enjoy our pumpkin spice latte!! Happy fall baking!!🍁🍂

We are so excited for you to try this recipe! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Happy baking!

The linked tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to help you through the process. If you have any questions after watching the tutorial, please don't hesitate to reach out to us for further assistance.

The link to the video is above the caption with a ▶️ button in white. Hit that button and it takes you to our tutorial.

@@r.g.1266 You're welcome! Happy Baking!!

@@0range._.marmalade Thank you for your sweet compliment. We hope you enjoy the recipe as much as we do! If you have any questions about it, please ask us🫐🎂❤️. Have a great day! Kindest Regards, Emily and Ruby Ann

@@angelikab.9431 Hello Angelika;)! Thank you so much!!! We hope you get to try this recipe soon!! ❤️ Warmest Regards, Emily and Ruby Ann

@@angelikab.9431 I sent you an email;)! I'm just rambling about what is going on behind the scenes here. I hope it isn't too lengthy for you to read. Blessings your way!!! Ttys~Emily and Ruby Ann

​@@themoderndaycottage Ja danke, ich habe es bekommen und schon gelesen. Einige Wörter muss ich mir noch übersetzen, damit ich alles 100 % verstehe 😅. Momentan ist es bei mir sehr stressig, aber ich antworte sofort, sobald ich kann. Ich hoffe, es ist in Ordnung für euch 😅. Herzlichsten Grüße, Angelika

@@angelikab.9431​​⁠There's no rush at all. I was worried it didn't send. I understand you have things going on in your world, too. I hope you have better days ahead. ❤😊 Warmest Regards, Emily and Ruby Ann

@@angelikab.9431 We agree homemade is the best❤️🙌🏼!!

Congratulations on baking your first sourdough loaf! I remember the excitement of baking my first perfect loaf. It's such a special feeling. Keep experimenting and learning; every great cook becomes great through practice and an open mind. Remember, we're all in this together, learning and sharing with like-minded individuals. Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to engage with our video. Keep up the great work!

Jennifer, did you make the Oregon Trail sourdough starter for your first loaf? I'm so excited for you if you did! It's a very fun journey. Your tummy will thank you as well. It's a game changer making sourdough versus commercial yeast. You will notice no bloating and will experience many other benefits. ❤😊❤

Hello Angelika, Thank you for joining us today. I hope you're doing great! How is your garden doing? Ours is struggling, sadly. The heat is too much this year. We did get three little pumpkins, some cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, and a few peppers. I'm considering starting a fall garden since this summer has been too hot. Homemade ladyfingers are so much better. We hope you get to try the recipe soon. Thank you for your sweet compliment. Ruby Ann has been by my side in the kitchen for over 12 years, making homemade recipes. She loves cooking and learning new culinary skills. We hope to see you next week in the video! Warmest Regards, Emily and Ruby Ann

​@@themoderndaycottage Das tut mir sehr leid, dass durch die viele Hitze bei euch im Garten nicht viel wächst 😢. Bei uns ist immer wieder Regen zwischen den sonnigen und heißen Phasen, somit haben wir nicht so schlechte Erträge 🧄🍓🍒🍅🫑🍎. Ich habe bereits Knoblauch geerntet und zu Knoblauchpaste verarbeitet. Petersilie habe ich geschnitten eingefroren. Ein Teil des Rotkrauts ist erntereif, das koche ich ein....das ist immer so gut ❤. Ja und so arbeite ich mich durch den Sommer ☀️😅. Weil du geschrieben hast, ihr habt nur ein paar Tomaten und Paprika geerntet, ist bei euch die Saison dann schon aus? Weil angebaut haben wir so ziemlich zur selben Zeit und bei uns sind Paprika und Tomaten noch grün. Einen Herbstgarten anzulegen finde ich sehr interessant. Ich würde mich freuen, wenn ihr uns da mitnehmen könntet. Ich wünsche euch eine schöne Woche und bis zum nächsten Video ❤ Angelika

@@angelikab.9431 Hi Angelika, Thank you for sharing your gardening updates! It sounds like you've been busy with the harvest and processing. Some of our tomato and pepper plants are still producing, but the season is definitely winding down. The heat has made everything stop producing. We have had so many days over 110 degrees in the shade! The heat is unreal:(. We are seriously thinking of finding a better place to move for growing our produce and having our cottage farm animals. Our dream is having a nice plot with honey bees, a milk cow, and more chickens. If fate has it we will make the best of where we are. Our plan next year is to cover the garden area with shade cloth. Creating an autumn garden sounds like a great plan this year, and I would love to share the journey with you. Are you growing a fall garden? Your weather sounds so lovely compared to ours. Maybe one day we will get to visit your area and experience the weather there. It's always interesting to see how different plants thrive in varied weather conditions. Some do great and others do not. We will start earlier next year cause this has been two years in a row with extreme heat. We hope you have a wonderful week as well, and we always look forward to seeing you in our video updates! Warmest Regards, Emily and Ruby Ann

Hi Emily und Ruby Ann, danke für die ausführliche Antwort ❤ Beii uns ist es auch nicht jedes Jahr gleich, aber über 40 Grad Hitze ist ein Wahnsinn 😮. Da glaube ich, dass da nichts mehr wächst..... Wenn ihr Europa und natürlich auch Österreich besuchen könntet, würde es mich wahnsinnig freuen ❤ Wir wohnen nicht weit von Wien entfernt, welches wirklich viele Sehenswürdigkeiten bietet ❤. Ich freue mich schon auf nächste Woche ❤ Angelika

Thank you so much for your sweet compliments! ❤️ We feel very blessed and grateful to be able to share our family heirloom recipes and kitchen skills with you on this platform. It's been an amazing journey filled with so much love and happiness. Thank you for your love and support! We can't wait to share more tips and inspiration with you each week. We also have a blog for our cottage living community. Sign up at @www.themoderndaycottage.com to receive cottage ramblings, the latest blog posts, cottage living inspiration, and more. Warmest Regards, Emily and Ruby Ann

Hello Angelika, Yes, ma'am, the cake 🎂bands are a game-changer. They also help to eliminate cracks in your cake batter. I forgot to mention that, too. The beating of the egg 🥚whites also helps with that. I learn a lot by watching Martha Stewart on TV in my youth. We hope you're having a wonderful summer😎!! The ice cream 🍦is amazing! Ruby Ann did a fantastic job creating this recipe. Please let us know if you try it and what you think. Warmest Regards❤️, Emily and Ruby Ann

Angelika, We hope you get to try watercoloring soon! It is a fantastic, meditative art that can help calm your mind and relax. This is much needed, especially with all the daylight hours and the busyness of summer. We have enjoyed revisiting this art medium and will share another piece next week. Spoiler alert: It's tomato-inspired!" Big hugs and love from your friends, Emily and Ruby Ann ❤

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Hi Lisa, Thank you for reaching out. We appreciate your sweet compliments:). I want to mention that my Grandmother and Martha Stewart inspired our kitchen skills. My grandmother was genuinely innovative even before Martha came onto the scene. For example, instead of using cake bands, she would use tea towels soaked in water, fold them, and tie them on the cake pans. Also, my grandmother Nub passed me the technique of using egg whites. She used the method for all baked goods to ensure they rose and turned out tender. We want to remind you to be gentle when folding in the egg whites. You don't want to overmix them. Sending you best wishes for a beautiful, fluffy, and tender cake!!! Warm regards, Emily and Ruby Ann

Awe, you made our night! Thank you for your sweet compliments;)! We love sharing with you as well. We hope you get to try the recipes soon. If you need any help, please reach out to us. Goodnight. Warmest Regards, Emily and Ruby Ann

Please do!

Hello Angelika!! How is your week going? I bet all your cherry jars 🍒 are filled to the brim, and I bet you're tired but filled with so much joy canning your produce :). We love canning just as much. It makes us so happy to have all those jars of heaven to bake with and eat throughout the year. Thank you for all your sweet compliments!!! We are loving the windows as well. I can't wait to film our next vlog using new lights and new window tint to help with the overall performance of the video. We also figured out something new with the mic. This video reflects that. The mic was switched somehow, resulting in a scratchy tone and echoing sounding. 😆 Now things are starting to iron out. We're so new to all of this, and I'm sure we will learn things and get better as our practice increases with each video. Thank you for your love and support!!!❤️🥰❤️ We hope you have a wonderful weekend!!! Warmest Regards, Emily and Ruby Ann

​@@themoderndaycottage Danke für die lieben Worte ❤ In Österreich gibt es ein Sprichwort: Übung macht den Meister! Und so ist es überall, das mit dem Ton ist mir auch aufgefallen ❤ Sehr schönes Video ❤

Welcome! We are thrilled that you discovered our channel and that you appreciate our vibes. Thank you for your kind words. We hope you enjoy our content and stick around for a while. We look forward to seeing you in our next video. Feel free to check out our blog and join our cottage living community at www.themoderndaycottage.com. Kind regards, Emily and Ruby Ann

I highly suggest starting your own sourdough starter as well, and here's why. It captures the yeast in your environment working for you, not against you. I started the Oregon Trail sourdough starter, and side by side, the bread from my starter rose way more and had a better texture than the Oregon Trail starter. I believe you can do this. The key is using orange juice and King Arthur bread flour. On day 7, switch to a rye/whole wheat and water combo, then use bread flour and water afterward. We have faith; you can do it! If you need guidance, please reach out, and we will try our best to help you.

Jennifer, you are very welcome!! We are excited for your sourdough bread journey!! ❤

Thank you for your kind compliments. We enjoy spending time together, sharing, and learning along the way. We also love cross-back aprons; they are very comfortable. Stay tuned for our upcoming vlogs, where we'll make some aprons soon. We've already bought the fabric and need to clean up the craft room. Thanks again for your comments and for watching our videos. We look forward to seeing you in our next video! Emily and Ruby Ann

Sherri, you are very welcome! I think you will love them. Follow the recipe on the blog to get more tips and tricks when making them. Freeze the 🧈 for 30 mins if possible. Very cold butter is the key! We use salted butter, but unsalted butter will work as well. Also, if you can't freeze the butter, use very cold butter, then put the butter and flour mixture in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This is another tip if you have time. We love using all-purpose King Arthur unbleached flour and Redmond's sea salt. Let us know if you have any questions. Happy Biscuit making!

Hello Angelika, We appreciate your feedback on the 20-hour ferment❤. I can't take full credit for the longer ferment. I learned about it while working as a chiropractor's assistant. The chiropractor's wife mentioned that longer ferments yield more probiotics. I tested her theory with all my ferments and was pleasantly surprised by the benefits of a longer ferment. We also prefer a longer ferment for our sourdough. Our ideal cold storage period in the refrigerator is 36 hours. However, an overnight ferment works well for us when time is limited. For the yogurt, I wait for 20-24 hours. It's so good❤. We're delighted that you also like it! Thank you for your support and for tuning in! ❤️🥰❤️ Warmest Regards, Emily and Ruby Ann

Hi Sherri, Thank you for your lovely comment! It's wonderful to hear that you make your own jam and that you appreciate our homemade poptarts recipe. We hope you get to try the recipe soon. We're glad to hear that you enjoy homeschooling your children too. Your kind words mean a lot to us. Wishing you and your family all the best! Best regards, Emily and Ruby Ann

Hi @sherriruiz339! Thank you so much for subscribing and for your kind words! We're delighted that you enjoyed the video and the recipes. We can't wait to share more with you in the future. Stay tuned for upcoming videos! Best regards, Emily and Ruby Ann

Angelika, Thank you so much for your lovely comment! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the video and found the dishes delicious, especially the round loaf of bread. Your kind words about my mother's new house mean a lot, and you're absolutely right that it's a lot of work to do. Processing all the ripening fruit is definitely keeping you busy, but I'm glad you have an abundance of fresh fruit. I hope you have a wonderful week as well, and we can't wait to share the next video with you. Warmest Regards, Emily, and Ruby Ann! Take care, Angelika

Welcome!! We're happy we showed up, too!!! We just started in September 2023 and started doing vlogs in Nov. We also have a blog, and you can sign up for free printables and more @ www.themoderndaycottage.com Warmest regards, Emily and Ruby Ann

I am so happy to hear you love lemonade. ❤️🙌🏼❤️

I'm so happy to hear you found some and that you and your husband are enjoying them;). We love them, too. Especially when you brew a beautiful colored tea in them. ❤️🙌🏼❤️

Hi Angelika, Thank you for sharing your creative use of lemon peels🍋and the baking tip! It's always a joy to hear from you and all your tips. We print them out and put them in our kitchen binder:). I'm sorry to hear about the customs fees for the tea glasses. Hopefully, you can find a more cost-effective way to purchase them in the future. If you have a home goods store or the like, they may certainly have some clear glass mugs there. Is there a certain Amazon store link I need to find to help you with a link that would avoid customs? Thank you for always making our day so much brighter!! We look forward to hearing from you each week. ❤ Warmest regards, Emily and Ruby Ann

Thank you for your kind compliments! We would love to welcome you to our cozy cottage community on our blog at www.themoderndaycottage.com. Sign up to receive our latest updates on cottage living, homemade recipes, and more. As a subscriber, you'll also get access to our free printables, with new additions each month. We are excited to see you in your inbox soon. Warmest regards, Emily and Ruby Ann

Hello and welcome to our channel! We're happy you found us! We will definitely add tea tree, an excellent essential oil, to our next batch. Thank you for the suggestion. We love learning new things. We would love for you to check out our blog at www.themoderndaycottage.com, where you can sign up for our newsletters and get free printables that we will add monthly. Our latest free PDF upload in the morning will be our Pantry Inventory checklist. We love homeschooling and are excited to have you here. We hope to learn more about you as well. Thank you for commenting and being a part of our little cottage living community. Warmest regards, Emily and Ruby Ann