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Sourdough & Yeasted Breads

  • Brioche buns filled with strawberry rhubarb jam and frangipane.

    Strawberry Rhubarb Brioche Buns

    August 4, 2026marissajmakes
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  • A saffron and pistachio babka wreath styled on a rustic green backdrop. Pistachios are scattered around, and the scene is styled with saffron and holiday accents.

    Saffron and Pistachio Babka Wreath

    December 3, 2025marissajmakes
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  • A dish of dinner rolls sprinkled with parmesan and black pepper, styled in a rustic and autumnal setting.

    Black Pepper and Parmesan Dinner Rolls

    November 24, 2025marissajmakes
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  • Autumn Focaccia with Apples, Sage, and Hot Honey

    November 5, 2023marissajmakes
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  • Easy Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread

    October 27, 2023marissajmakes
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Autumn’s bounty 🫶🏻

Happy Monday, and November, my dear friends 🩷

Autumn harvest | fall produce | pumpkin season | cozy vibes
#fallharvest #pumpkins #autumnvibes #fallproduce #autumnmood

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Autumn’s bounty 🫶🏻

Happy Monday, and November, my dear friends 🩷

Autumn harvest | fall produce | pumpkin season | cozy vibes 
#fallharvest #pumpkins #autumnvibes #fallproduce #autumnmood

Blackberry and thyme ricotta cake 🫶🏻

This time of year is very pumpkin-centered, but I’m here to remind you that there are other delicious fall flavors to try 🤭 This ricotta cake is filled with thyme and blackberries to celebrate the harvest season, and is super tender thanks to the ricotta. Recipe will be live Friday or Saturday, so stay tuned my friends!

I just wanted to extend a brief but heartfelt thank you to everyone who has sent me messages from my stories about my dad that I posted yesterday. This season of grief is like nothing I could have ever imagined, but all of your support means so much to me. Many of you encouraged me to keep sharing more candidly about processing this monumental loss, and while I’m not exactly sure what that looks like yet, I know that I will be more open about the grieving process and honoring my dad with my photography.

Happy Tuesday, my dear friends 🩷

Blackberry cake | cake recipe | blackberries | fall baking | fall recipes

#blackberrypicking #blackberrycake #fallbaking #cakesofinstagram #autumnvibes

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Blackberry and thyme ricotta cake 🫶🏻

This time of year is very pumpkin-centered, but I’m here to remind you that there are other delicious fall flavors to try 🤭 This ricotta cake is filled with thyme and blackberries to celebrate the harvest season, and is super tender thanks to the ricotta. Recipe will be live Friday or Saturday, so stay tuned my friends!

I just wanted to extend a brief but heartfelt thank you to everyone who has sent me messages from my stories about my dad that I posted yesterday. This season of grief is like nothing I could have ever imagined, but all of your support means so much to me. Many of you encouraged me to keep sharing more candidly about processing this monumental loss, and while I’m not exactly sure what that looks like yet, I know that I will be more open about the grieving process and honoring my dad with my photography. 

Happy Tuesday, my dear friends 🩷

Blackberry cake | cake recipe | blackberries | fall baking | fall recipes

#blackberrypicking #blackberrycake #fallbaking #cakesofinstagram #autumnvibes

Simple apple pie tart 🫶🏻

Another one from the archives! So simple to make, but so full of seasonal apple flavor. It looks impressive, but comes together super quickly, and you could even use pre-made pie dough or puff pastry to make it even easier! Recipe on the bl0g archives.

Happy Thursday, my dear friends!

Apple tart | apple pie | apple recipe | easy recipes | fall baking

#applepie #appleseason #easybaking #fallrecipes #applerecipes

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Simple apple pie tart 🫶🏻

Another one from the archives! So simple to make, but so full of seasonal apple flavor. It looks impressive, but comes together super quickly, and you could even use pre-made pie dough or puff pastry to make it even easier! Recipe on the bl0g archives. 

Happy Thursday, my dear friends!

Apple tart | apple pie | apple recipe | easy recipes | fall baking 

#applepie #appleseason #easybaking #fallrecipes #applerecipes

Hosting season is nearly upon us, which means it’s time to start planning your holiday spreads #ad! I love using @raincoastcrisps because each crisp is packed with flavor and texture, and baked with real fruits, nuts, and seeds you can see in each bite. Whether I’m using them for a charcuterie board, grazing table, or incorporating them into other courses, I know I can rely on raincoast crisps for quality ingredients, variety, and being a huge crowd pleaser!

Elliott and I love the Fig and Olive crisps, but it’s truly very hard to pick a favorite 🤭 You can find raincoast crisps in the deli section of your local retailer and be sure to visit the brand’s website for more pairing and serving inspo! ✨

#raincoastcrisps #raincoastcrispsAmbassador #BringOutYourBest #HolidayHosting

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Hosting season is nearly upon us, which means it’s time to start planning your holiday spreads #ad! I love using @raincoastcrisps because each crisp is packed with flavor and texture, and baked with real fruits, nuts, and seeds you can see in each bite. Whether I’m using them for a charcuterie board, grazing table, or incorporating them into other courses, I know I can rely on raincoast crisps for quality ingredients, variety, and being a huge crowd pleaser!

Elliott and I love the Fig and Olive crisps, but it’s truly very hard to pick a favorite 🤭 You can find raincoast crisps in the deli section of your local retailer and be sure to visit the brand’s website for more pairing and serving inspo! ✨

#raincoastcrisps #raincoastcrispsAmbassador #BringOutYourBest #HolidayHosting

Apple berry pie 🫶🏻

An oldie but goodie from the recipe archives! I have something new coming your way in the next few days, my lovely friends! Happy monday!
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#appleberrypie #applepie #appleseason #fallbaking #pierecipe

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Apple berry pie 🫶🏻

An oldie but goodie from the recipe archives! I have something new coming your way in the next few days, my lovely friends! Happy monday! 
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#appleberrypie #applepie #appleseason #fallbaking #pierecipe

Hello October 🩷

Just waiting for this 100 degree heatwave to end… 🫠

Happy monday, my friends!
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#pumpkinseason #autumnvibes #cozymood #pumpkins #fallvibes

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Hello October 🩷

Just waiting for this 100 degree heatwave to end… 🫠

Happy monday, my friends!
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#pumpkinseason #autumnvibes #cozymood #pumpkins #fallvibes

Chicken salad with tarragon and grapes 🫶🏻

As much as I love fall baking, this is truly one of my favorite seasonal recipes. As soon as grapes are back in the markets, I always make a big batch of this chicken salad for easy lunches (in fact, I’m making it today!) 🙂‍↕️ It’s salty, sweet, herby, and super light. Enjoy it by itself, in lettuce cups, or give my sandwich bread recipe a try as well to go with it! Both recipes are on the blog archives.

Happy Monday, my dear friends! I finally have some new recipes coming your way, and I’m so excited to get back to creating.

#chickensaladsandwich #chickensalad #easyrecipe #fallrecipes #healthylunch

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Chicken salad with tarragon and grapes 🫶🏻

As much as I love fall baking, this is truly one of my favorite seasonal recipes. As soon as grapes are back in the markets, I always make a big batch of this chicken salad for easy lunches (in fact, I’m making it today!) 🙂‍↕️ It’s salty, sweet, herby, and super light. Enjoy it by itself, in lettuce cups, or give my sandwich bread recipe a try as well to go with it! Both recipes are on the blog archives. 

Happy Monday, my dear friends! I finally have some new recipes coming your way, and I’m so excited to get back to creating. 

#chickensaladsandwich #chickensalad #easyrecipe #fallrecipes #healthylunch

Happy autumn 🩷

I made these buns a few years ago now and wasn’t quite happy with the recipe… maybe this year is the year that I finally perfect them! 😅

Happy Tuesday, my dearest friends!
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#dinnerrolls #pumpkins #fallmood #fallbaking #pumpkinrolls

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Happy autumn 🩷

I made these buns a few years ago now and wasn’t quite happy with the recipe… maybe this year is the year that I finally perfect them! 😅 

Happy Tuesday, my dearest friends!
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#dinnerrolls #pumpkins #fallmood #fallbaking #pumpkinrolls

Dreaming up some apple desserts 🥰 What should I bake first?

I’m settling into my new horse owner routine, and I’m excited to get back into baking next week! I’m so excited for fall baking, I can’t decide where to start 🤭 Happy Thursday, my dearest friends!
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#appletart #appleseason #fallbaking #easybaking #fallvibes

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Dreaming up some apple desserts 🥰 What should I bake first?

I’m settling into my new horse owner routine, and I’m excited to get back into baking next week! I’m so excited for fall baking, I can’t decide where to start 🤭 Happy Thursday, my dearest friends!
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#appletart #appleseason #fallbaking #easybaking #fallvibes

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