If you grew up anywhere near the South, you already know there are strong opinions about peach cobbler—mostly about how much butter is “appropriate” and whether the peaches need to be peeled (I don't), and how it is perfectly acceptable to eat it for breakfast because fruit is involved and who are we to argue with vitamins. This cobbler has been in my family so long that it predates dieting, low-fat margarine, and sensible portions. We make it every summer when peaches are so fragrant you can smell them before you see them, and everyone stands around the oven pretending not to watch for golden-brown bubble status. Ingredients: For the Peaches: - 6–7 ripe peaches, peeled and sliced (about 6 cups) - 1 cup granulated sugar - ½ tsp ground cinnamon - ½ tsp vanilla extract - 1 tsp lemon juice (because peaches appreciate a little sunshine) - Pinch of salt - For the Batter: - 1 cup self-rising flour* - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1 cup milk - 1 stick unsalted butter (½ cup), melted - Optional: a dash of nutmeg for good manners If you don’t have self-rising flour, whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt, and look at you, Miss Resourceful. Directions: 1. Preheat that oven to 350°F (176°C). This is important. My aunt once forgot this step, and now the story gets retold every Thanksgiving like she burned the place down. 2. Sweet-talk the peaches. Toss sliced peaches with sugar, cinnamon, lemon juice, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Heat them in a pot over medium for about 8–10 minutes until they get juicy and syrupy.(If your peaches are already juicy enough to cause concern, skip cooking and just stir.) 3. Make the batter. Stir flour, sugar, and milk together until smooth. Don’t overthink it—cobbler rewarding the casual cook is one of the great equalizers in life. 4. Pour melted butter into a 9×13 baking dish. Do not stir. Do not feel guilty. 5. Pour batter over butter. Do not mix. The butter and batter have an arrangement, and we respect that. 6. Pour peaches and all their syrupy glory right over the batter. Again—no mixing. Cobbler magic requires composure. 7. Bake for 40–50 minutes until bubbling, fragrant, and the top is a deep golden color that makes you briefly reconsider sharing. 8. Cool for at least 10 minutes, then serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream because we are not barbarians.

This was the first time I made a fabric bowl. This bowl makes me happy every time I drop a snippet of fabric in it. When I look at the bowl of snippets I know another project will be on the way. The bowl is reversable and any fabric bits work to make one.

CHECK OUT THE NEW COLLECTION FOR COZY MAKERS - https://ko-fi.com/s/64a18da69d A small collection of cozy graphics is waiting quietly—ready to be opened together. When the Cozy Lockbox opens, I’ll place the full set on Ko-fi for free downloading. Here’s how we unlock it: 🗝 10 likes on this post 🗝 Comments from 15 different members Every like, comment, and photo brings us a little closer. No hurry. No pressure. Just cozy participation. Here's a sneak peek... These are just tiny bits taken from a 5-page full-sheet graphic collection. You gotta love them critters!

My daughter, Desiree, designed a 13-page Cozy Makers Club graphics pack, and she's gifting it to anyone who can use and enjoy it. No strings, no sign-ups beyond being part of this little corner of the world. This collection was created to celebrate our new community and to gently carry us into the new year wrapped in beauty, friendship, and endless creative possibilities. Each page was designed with cozy makers in mind—those who love texture, warmth, imagination, and the quiet joy of creating something by hand. If you'd like to thank Desiree, she'd love it if you'd heart something you find especially nice in her new Etsy shop. Purchasing isn't necessary, but a heart lets her know what she's doing right. https://www.etsy.com/shop/RelateandCreateCo You can copy and print from here, or download them from my https://ko-fi.com/lyndacokerdesigns page later this week.