House of Alcina

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  • Class Valentines!

    I have to share because these are so cute. I got a pack of these for Norah’s class this year. Aren’t they sweet?? There’s 48, so we will have lots left! What a great price! It’s now showing they might… Continue reading

  • Madi-Cadi Checkered Towels

    I go through so many kitchen towels with sourdough, but I love the way a soft bath towel feels when I’m wiping my hands off etc, so I grabbed these off Amazon. They’re so cute I think I might get… Continue reading

  • Protein Shake Ideas💡

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  • Sweet Tooth Treats

    I don’t have a sweet tooth very often, but when I do, it’s usually something specific that I’m craving. Yesterday I had a few mini hersheys with pistachio butter. Delicious. And my other weakness is roasted maple pecans. Maple Syrup… Continue reading

  • Creamed Soups

    Instead of buying canned soups that have bioengineered products and garbage in them, try this… and it’s cheaper. Store the following in mason jars. To prepare: Add 2/3 of mix with 2 cups of milk, bring to a boil whisking… Continue reading

  • Baking Playlist!

    We need playlists for everything and baking is no exception. Continue reading

  • New Age and Spirituality

    This may be a touchy subject, but I don’t care. It’s my blog. This is something that had a big effect on our family and few years ago and I have such deep feelings about it. It breaks my heart… Continue reading

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    Ok… My sister in law has been driving me crazy to try this. I hate foundation bc it seizes/cakes up and makes my laugh lines look like deep wrinkles unless I put on moisturizer, and then my face is just… Continue reading

  • Sourdough Oopsies

    I have THE sweetest lady that is trying to get into sourdough and she has bought 4 of my starters from my booth and I’ve been flabbergasted and perplexed as to why she can’t get it going.. and I put… Continue reading

  • Summer Finds!

    Here are my favorite Summer finds so far! 🤍🤍🤍 Click here! I like a brimless hat and I like how it closes in the back and doesn’t bother my ponytail. Continue reading

  • Pêche Le Creuset 🍑

    Stunning! It wouldn’t match my decor at all but how romantic and soothing is this new Pêche line of Le Creuset. Dreamy!! Continue reading

  • Watercolor Cards 🤍

    I’ve been trying to think of a better way to use my watercolor art, rather than just wall hangings and I love a good blank card. These came out lovely. If you’d like to purchase a set feel free to… Continue reading

  • Summer Electrolyte Mock-Tail

    I had this today while I was laying out and it was so yummy! I tried to use the ingredients I had on hand that were highest in natural electrolytes. Enjoy! Ingredients: Blend well with ice (if desired). Garnish with… Continue reading

  • L’Oréal Midnight Skin Serum

    Ladies, this is truly luxury. I’ve used some really pricey products the last few years and this is by far, just as good as any one of them.. It feels and smells better than my Drunk Elephant serum that I… Continue reading

  • How Clean is your water?

    I have been extremely successful with my sourdough starters by simply using my filtered water from my fridge, but I decided to test it just in case. You can grab a PPM (parts per million) tester on Amazon for 12$… Continue reading

  • Cleaning Sourdough Jars

    Such a pain, right? Well, here’s a few things I have learned. Use COLD Water. I have no idea why, but it works so much better. Switch into clean jars once a week. It’s almost impossible to do daily, and… Continue reading

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  • Building my Levain

    My seedling mat has been a wonderful resource. I’m building up my leaven for a large bake. 🤍 Continue reading