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  • How to store sourdough discard using fridge and freezer storage methods
    How to Store Sourdough Discard (Fridge vs Freezer)
  • Close-up of golden-brown sear developing on meat in a hot pan, illustrating the Maillard reaction in cooking.
    The Science of Sear: A Definitive Guide
  • A bubbly sourdough starter in a clear jar showing fermentation activity, used to illustrate baking science, feeding ratios, and troubleshooting starter issues.
    Baking Science & Precision: A Deep Dive Into Sourdough Starter Behavior
  • Fluffy cooked quinoa in a white bowl, showing perfectly separated grains and a light, nutty texture.
    How to Cook Quinoa Perfectly Every Time (Beginner’s Guide + Tips)
  • “Freshly baked banana bread sitting on a kitchen counter, showing soft, moist texture and golden crumb.
    How to Store Banana Bread (So It Stays Moist, Soft & Fresh)
  • A plate filled with French toast covered with a beautiful berry syrup.
    Best Christmas Breakfast Ideas: Cozy, Festive, and Easy Holiday Morning Recipes
  • 20 Things You Can Cook in an Air Fryer (That Aren’t French Fries!)
  • A neatly organized kitchen counter with an air fryer and crispy fries.
    Air Fryer Pantry Staples: What to Keep on Hand for Easy, Crispy, Everyday Meals
  • Printable air fryer cooking times chart showing recommended temperatures and cook times for popular foods like fries, chicken, vegetables, and seafood, designed as a beginner-friendly guide.
    The Ultimate Air Fryer Cooking Times Chart + Beginner’s Guide (Easy!)
  • Flat-lay of gluten-free pantry staples including grains, beans, and baking essentials arranged on a kitchen counter.
    Gluten-Free Pantry Staples: The Ultimate Guide for Stress-Free, Delicious Cooking
  • How much gravy per person chart for holiday dinners with serving tips and hosting guidelines.
    How Much Gravy Per Person: Holiday Gravy Guide
  • Assorted holiday cookies arranged on a platter with festive decorations, showing a variety of shapes, colors, and textures for a Christmas cookie exchange.
    How Many Cookies Per Person for a Cookie Exchange (Holiday Hosting Guide)
  • How much mashed potatoes to make per person chart on a holiday table with creamy mashed potatoes in a serving bowl.
    How Much Mashed Potatoes to Make Per Person (Holiday Hosting Guide)
  • A bowl of white rice with a spoon of coconut oil beside it, representing the coconut oil and freezing method to lower rice calories.
    Can You Really Lower the Calories in Rice?
  • The ultimate dessert, charcuterie, board with cookies, brownies, fruit, chocolate, and dipping sauces on a wooden platter.
    How to Build the Perfect Dessert Charcuterie Board
  • Homemade chocolate fudge squares stacked in a cup.
    How Long Does Fudge Last: The Ultimate Guide
  • Contrasting blocks of lamination butter: one cracked from freezing and one smooth and pliable, illustrating the negative effect of freezing on butter quality for croissant dough.
    Freezing Laminated Dough: What Happens to Butter and Layers
  • A variety of sliced pies on a rustic wooden table, showing how much pie to serve per person for gatherings and holidays.
    How Much Pie To Make Per Person
  • Flat lay image showing a pantry, including ingredients that are must have in every kitchen.
    5 Must Have Pantry Staples That Make Cooking Easy
  • Top down view of a fully assembled, abundant charcuterie, board featuring various cheeses, cured meats, grapes, crackers, and bowls of olives and jam.
    The Ultimate Guide to Building a Gorgeous Charcuterie Board
  • Greek yogurt and sour cream side by side in small bowls for baking comparison
    Greek Yogurt vs. Sour Cream in Baking: Which is Better and Why?
  • Seaweed in the Kitchen: The Ocean’s Secret Ingredient
  • A close up of fragrant cinnamon sticks illustrating the popular baking spice.
    15 of The Best Cinnamon Recipes
  • Large platter overflowing with various sugar cookies, showing the huge quantity needed to serve a crowd at a party or event.
    How Many Sugar Cookies to Make Per Person
  • How to soften butter quickly using simple kitchen tricks
    How to Soften Butter Quickly
  • Fresh parsley and basil stored in jars of water to keep herbs fresh longer.
    How to Keep Fresh Herbs Lasting Longer
  • Large batch of rich hot chocolate in a glass with a single mug of hot cocoa topped with marshmallows next to it, illustrating serving sizes for a crowd.
    How Much Hot Chocolate to Make Per Person
  • Large platter of decorated gingerbread men laid out and ready to be served to a holiday crowd.
    How Many Gingerbread Cookies to Make Per Person
  • Large pile of homemade white and dark chocolate peppermint bark broken into festive pieces, ready for serving to a holiday crowd.
    How Much Peppermint Bark to Make Per Person

Hello there!

I’m Summer—the messy apron behind Summer & Cinnamon. I’m a mom of three boys, born in sunny Mesa, now living in the beautiful Utah mountains. I've traded my city life for hiking trails and mixing bowls, and I couldn't be happier.

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Dishes from Summer

  • Old fashioned sourdough discard cinnamon rolls baked until soft and fluffy, swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a generous vanilla glaze.
    Soft & Fluffy Old Fashioned Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Rolls
  • Crispy sourdough discard waffles made with brown butter, golden and airy with crisp edges, resting on a wooden surface.
    The Best Crispy Sourdough Discard Waffles with Brown Butter
  • A golden, crusty sourdough loaf baked in a Dutch oven, resting on parchment paper with a light, airy crumb.
    The Easiest Long-Fermented Sourdough Bread (No-Knead, Beginner Level, Perfect Every Time)
  • Creamy restaurant-style chicken tikka masala in a dish, featuring tender marinated chicken pieces coated in a rich tomato-cream sauce with cilantro on top.
    Ultimate Creamy Restaurant-Style Chicken Tikka Masala (Gluten Free)

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