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@theforesthearth.bsky.social
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Christian. Bookish. Pro-life. INFJ. Disabled. Chronically ill. Embroidery artist. Crafter of the Forest Hearth.
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This morning's bake!
#sourdough #cottagecore #hobbitcore
A sourdough loaf cool on a rack next to coffee in a Polish Pottery latte cup. A cut loaf of sourdough on a wooden board next to a cup of coffee and a bread knife. A loaf of bread dough wrapped in a towel with Irish medieval artwork. Bread dough sits inside a banneton basket.
November 14, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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This was extremely helpful to me:
Text reads, "Depression seems to reveal what reality is. Do you guys ever feel like depression just reveals what reality is? Like when I'm on my..." Then, "Nope, sorry. There is a scientific reason you feel empty and why you feel so sure of your conclusions. Depression sets you up neurologically for confirmation bias and stagnation. If you've been depressed for more than a few months, your brain is physically disabled. Depression damages the hippocampus, new connections, new knowledge, new habits, new emotions, new perspectives, new motivations, and inspirations. Healthy brains grow new neutrons as we learn. Neutral growth slows way down if you're depressed, to the point where new neurons can't keep up with learning, and most new info and experiences won't stick. When a depressed brain interacts with the world, it can no longer incorporate new experiencesto adjust old thought cycles or modify old knowledge concepts with new information.. Experiences should rearrange and teach your brain, but that happens less and less when your brain is depressed. Instead, experiences roll right off you without affecting anything. You become stagnated, and thoughts seem to confirm your biases instead of contradicting them. The rest of your brain is not fully accessing your emotional center. You think that makes the world flat and meaningless. It really means your emotional center (amygdala) has stopped contributing emotions to your brain and worldview like it normally would. You're not enlightened. Your brain is broken. That's harsh, but it's important. The damage is 100% reversible. Stuff like exercise, meditation, and meditation grows back the damage and returns your neutral growth to a normal rate after a few months.
October 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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A day for Hobbit fare. This morning's sourdough, and @lidiabastianich's recipe for Smashed Potatoes (with extra garlic, of course).
Sourdough boule next to Polish Pottery butter dish, a cookbook on a cookbook rest in the background. Smashed potatoes on a parchment lined oven tray.
September 1, 2025 at 3:59 AM
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Beautiful grey tabby asleep on wooden/tile floor.
August 23, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Apple Pie from scratch. I had to go slowly, and find a way to do some things sitting, and take breaks, but it was nice to be able to do something I love while recovering. Anyways, I don't care what temperature it is, this pie is me declaring that it is Autumn! And now I need a nap.
#cottagecore
Apple pie with autumnal layout. Apple pie with autumnal layout.
August 17, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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This weekend's Chocolate Pudding Pie. The filling was smoother. The crust, though still overbaked, was better. And, the whipped cream turned out smoother! I'm so happy!
#cottagecore
Chocolate Pudding Pie next to a vase with a pink geranium. Chocolate Pudding Pie sans whipped cream next to a vase with a pink geranium.
May 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM
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Pink rose blooms. 4 Pink rose blooms at different stages. Purple sweet pea shrub. Yellow canna in bloom.
May 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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#happycaturday
April 12, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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It was delicious.
Brunette lady baker shakes arms in excitement. Shapely bushes in the background.
March 31, 2025 at 4:13 AM
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My latest cake, Beatty's Chocolate Cake:

#baking #cottagecore
A chocolate cake sits on a plate with fruit designs on the edges. A piece of paper sits on a cookbook holder behind it.
March 30, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Happy #caturday!
Gray tabby cat sleeps upside down on wooden floor.
March 30, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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Thankfully, I had the lovely Betty Crocker ancient cookbook for reliable assistance.
#baking #cottagecore
Lemon meringue pie sits on a wooden dresser. A doily, teacup, and candle suit at its upper right.
March 23, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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The William's and Sonoma Pie and Tart cookbook's recipe for meringue does NOT contain the temperature you are supposed to bake the meringue at! What kind of nonsense is this?!
Blonde woman has steam coming out of her ears while she's in the kitchen.
March 23, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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She doesn't bloom long, but she smells so wonderful!

#gardencore #gardening #springflowers #cottagecore #grandmacore
Daphne blooming in the rain. Plants and sidewalk in the background.
March 3, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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It's overproofed and yet my softest, thinnest crust yet. Most importantly, it is delicious. I have a medical procedure soon--to check on one of my chronically illnesses--and won't be able to eat after breakfast tomorrow, so some yummy nutrition beforehand helps.
A spiced open loaf of sourdough bread bread rests atop a bamboo cutting board on an off-white counter. An open copy of Tartine Bread cookbook sits on a wooden cookbook stand. A spiced open loaf of sourdough bread bread rests atop a bamboo cutting board on an off-white counter.
February 23, 2025 at 6:18 AM
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"What greater gift than the love of a cat."
-- Charles Dickens

#cats
Head and shoulders of awake, though sleepy, grey tabby on grey carpet, rolled over towards a cedar chest. Sleeping grey tabby on grey carpet, rolled on back towards cedar chest.
February 23, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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"Get your leathers. We have dragons to ride."

Book mail day is the best day!
User holding new copy of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros.
January 22, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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My 2024 in books! #Storygraph #2024reads
The covers of every book @theforesthearth read in 2024.
January 1, 2025 at 3:53 AM
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Without downloading any new pics, where are you mentally?
Three drenched black and white kittens with fur standing on end stand and sit on wooden floor. Text reads, "introverts at a social event overstimulated and trying to figure out how to leave early."
November 21, 2024 at 3:51 AM
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Go to Pinterest and search:

"Celebrity"
"Outfit"
"Quote"
"Aesthetic"

Quote this with the FIRST pic that appears that is your vibe.
Photo of Audrey Hepburn in green medieval dress, hair up with adornment. Red-haired woman holds brown book with gold letting, wearing black bodice, a locket, a green plaid skirt, and a black belt with silver chains. One hand holds hem of the skirt. White background with black text, "you didn't go through all that for nothing." A pot of pink roses, light brown woven basket sits atop stack of 3 books, tea cup, dessert in a goblet, garden tools, gold locket atop green fabric, brass frame, green book with keys atop sit upon a wooden table. Dried flowers and pages attached to wall behind.
November 18, 2024 at 4:29 AM
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Morning baking. I love making the loaf up the day before and cold fermenting overnight so I can enjoy the smell of bread baking in the morning.

#sourdough #cottagecore
A sourdough boule sits atop a bamboo cutting board on a white counter. A cookbook sits open on a stand in the background. A sourdough boule sits cut in half atop a bamboo cutting board on a white counter. A cookbook sits open on a stand in the background.
November 17, 2024 at 8:57 PM
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Numenor edition.
October 24, 2024 at 4:51 AM
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Last weekend was for baking! Sourdough bread and sourdough cinnamon rolls with my mom's recipe for cream cheese frosting.

#cottagecore #cottagecorecommunity #grandmacore #hobbitcore #sourdough
Sliced sourdough loaf sitting atop a wooden cutting board, a cookbook on a stand sits in the background. Glass pan with cinnamon rolls, cutting board in the background. A fresh sourdough boule atop a wooden cutting board with a bread knife, a cookbook sitting on a stand in the background.
January 21, 2024 at 1:26 AM