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Author: Stephanie Gilpin

Hi, I’m Stephanie, the creator and author behind Garden of Mirth. I’m a home cook with a deep love for cooking from scratch, baking with sourdough, and growing as much of our food as I can right at home. My passion is creating easy, wholesome meals that the whole family will love—whether that looks like a flaky homemade biscuit, long-fermented sourdough bread, or the most delicious tomato pie you’ve ever tasted. I’m inspired by the rhythm of the seasons, the fruits and vegetables I grow, freshly milled grains, and the slow, nourishing process of sourdough fermentation. At Garden of Mirth, you’ll find a blend of old-fashioned recipes passed down through generations and new creations inspired straight from my garden. Whole-food cooking paired with family traditions is truly my jam, and my goal is to help you feel confident making real food at home—food that brings people together around the table. Whether you’re here to learn sourdough, cook from scratch, or use what’s growing in your own backyard, I’m so glad you’re here.
brown bread rolls with oats on a wooden counter
Appetizers | Bread Making | Fresh Milled Flour Baking | From Scratch Cooking | Yeasted Breads

Soft Brown Bread Rolls Made with Fresh-Milled Flour

upclose double chocolate chip muffin in front of a full tray of muffins and a glass container of wheat berries
Breakfast | Fresh Milled Flour Baking | From Scratch Cooking

Fresh-Milled Double Chocolate Muffins (Soft White Wheat, Whole Grain)

a blueberry muffin make with whole grains in front of a jar of whole wheat berries
From Scratch Cooking

Easy Fresh-Milled Flour Blueberry Muffins

a loaf of brown bread sliced, with a close up of the interior texture on a blue and white tea towel
Bread Making | Fresh Milled Flour Baking | From Scratch Cooking | Yeasted Breads

Simple Brown Bread Sandwich Loaf With Fresh-Milled Flour

Whole loaf of honey wheat bread made with fresh-milled flour on a wooden board next to a striped kitchen towel.
Bread Making | Fresh Milled Flour Baking | From Scratch Cooking | Yeasted Breads

Easy Honey Wheat Bread with Fresh-Milled Hard White Wheat

sliced banana bread with pecans
Bread Making | Breakfast | Fresh Milled Flour Baking | From Scratch Cooking

Whole Grain Banana Bread with Fresh-Milled Flour

Collage of sourdough discard recipes including flaky biscuits, iced cookies, pop tarts, and sourdough pizza
Sourdough

Sourdough Discard: What It Is, How to Store It, and the Best Ways to Use It

jars full of pantry staples like flour, cornmeal, oats, and salt on a shelf.
From Scratch Cooking

How to Build a From-Scratch Pantry Without Overwhelm

Plated sourdough breakfast casserole with sausage gravy and cheese
Beginner Sourdough | Sourdough | Sourdough Discard Recipes

Sourdough Breakfast Casserole with Biscuits, Sausage, and Gravy

Sourdough starter rising in a glass jar after feeding
Beginner Sourdough | Sourdough

How to Maintain a Healthy Sourdough Starter (Without Overthinking It)

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  • About
  • Sourdough
    • Beginner Sourdough
    • Sourdough Bread Recipes
    • Sourdough Discard Recipes
    • Sweet Sourdough Recipes
    • Sourdough Baking Guide (From Scratch, for Real Life)
  • From Scratch Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Simmer Pot Recipes
  • Bread Making
    • Bread Basics & Techniques
    • Fresh Milled Flour Baking
      • Fresh-Milled Flour Guide: When to Grind, Bake, and Choose the Best Grains
    • Yeasted Breads
  • Gardening
    • Plant Care and Growing Guides
    • Growing Methods
  • Garden to Table Cooking
    • Spring Recipes
    • Summer Recipes
    • Fall Recipes
    • Winter Recipes
    • Preserving the Harvest
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