The Cottage Farm Witch

 I like to have basic recipes that I can easily alter and add to. Especially when it comes to cookies, because then I can tailor them to a holiday or season or even just my mood. There are a million different cookie moods, am I right? This recipe is not only super simple, it makes a great base recipe for shortbread that you can use for endless flavor combinations. I love shortbread as a vehicle for garden flavors because it isn't too sweet to handle herb combinations, but you can easily dive into sweet as well. It's basically a perfect base cookie to let your imagination run wild with. And imagination in the kitchen, is one of my main goals during any type of cooking or backing. Kitchen work is an artform, poured out from love for the people we cook for and the food we use as our palette. Having a set of good, tried and true base recipes, gives us the canvas for that art.  This is also a great recipe for very young children to help with because it is so simple. The dough is ea...

This post may contain affiliate links. I make a small profit if you click the link and make a purchase, which in turn helps support my family and the life we are working to build. So if you choose to click and buy, thank you. It means a lot to us. There is something about home fermented foods that take a kitchen from a sterile environment and give it that homey, cottage feel. Whether it’s a batch of kombucha or a jar of sourdough starter or some spicy kimchi, home fermented foods give me a feeling of warmth and I definitely don’t hate having a tangy addition to my meals! One of the easiest fermented foods to make at home (and quickest for those who have time crunches) is pickled red onions. You can put this recipe together in just five minutes with very few and rather inexpensive ingredients. They make a great addition to tacos, sandwiches, on top of stir frys, in salads, on a nice veggie burger… The possibilities are endlessly delicious. Pickled onions lose a lot of their bite, leavin...