Hi, I’m Joy!

Hello and welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.

My name is Joy, and Artful Homemaking is where I share my love for sourdough breadfreshly milled flour, homemaking, and the simple joy of from-scratch cooking—all seasoned with over 25 years of experience in the kitchen and a whole lot of real-life practice cooking for my family of 7.

This space is for anyone who longs to slow down, nourish their loved ones with wholesome food, and bring a little more homemade beauty into everyday life.

My journey into scratch cooking began almost 3 decades ago, when I decided I wanted to learn how to make everything from scratch.

As my family grew, so did my love for traditional foods. I started milling my own flour, experimenting with naturally leavened breads and fermented foods, and leaning more and more into the old ways of doing things. What started as a desire to feed my family well has turned into a deep passion for nourishing, homemade meals that are both simple and satisfying.

Here on the blog, you’ll find:

  • Sourdough recipes that are approachable and family-tested—perfect for both beginners and seasoned bakers.
  • Tips for using freshly milled flour whether you’re just getting started or have been baking for years.
  • Comforting, wholesome meals made from scratch, using simple, real food ingredients—many straight from the garden or pantry.
  • Old-Fashioned homemaking and DIY projects.

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About Artful Homemaking

I started Artful Homemaking in 2011 as a homeschool mom of 5 young children, sharing old-fashioned homemaking skills, recipes, and DIY projects. All these years later, I’m still sharing similar things, with a focus on sourdough and from-scratch recipes.

If you’re new here, you might want to start with one of these posts:

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