Daria's cozy nest

Sourdough

My sourdough, from the starter to the loaves that worked and the ones that did not. Dutch oven, loaf baker, and the slow mornings in between.

2026 June

  1. No Knead Sourdough Bread in an Emile Henry Loaf Baker | Easy Beginner Method 8:30

    No Knead Sourdough Bread in an Emile Henry Loaf Baker | Easy Beginner Method

    A slow morning, a warm kitchen, and a loaf of sourdough bread baking away in a ceramic baker. In this video, I’m trying out the no-knead method I kept seeing all over American Instagram and pairing it with my go-to sourdough recipe. No stand mixer. No complicated techniques. Just flour, water, a little patience. And an Emile Henry Bread Loaf Baker doing most of the work. I’m not a professional...

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2026 May

  1. Sourdough in the Dutch Oven + Slow Morning Routines | Cozy Home Vlog 11:58

    Sourdough in the Dutch Oven + Slow Morning Routines | Cozy Home Vlog

    A slow morning in a warm kitchen, with a sourdough loaf going into the Le Creuset. I talk through cold proofing, the silicone mat I use every time now, and how I get the crust I want. Around the bake there is the usual: a quiet routine, a little kitchen tidying, Sandy underfoot, and Rumy the snail watching all of it from her tank.

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2026 April

  1. Spring Cleaning Day + Baking Sourdough | Slow Living Vlog 15:26

    Spring Cleaning Day + Baking Sourdough | Slow Living Vlog

    A slow spring day at home - tidying up, caring for plants, arranging fresh tulips, and baking a sourdough loaf from scratch. No rush, just quiet routines and small joys. 🌷🍞 This is my favorite time of year in the Netherlands - tulip season, wisteria in bloom, and the house slowly waking up for spring. Sourdough recipe: 200g starter / 200ml water / 385g flour / 10g salt 230°C, 25...

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2026 March

  1. Quiet Home Day Vlog | Creamy Mushroom Soup & Sourdough Baking & Quiet Cleaning Vlog 🌿 19:08

    Quiet Home Day Vlog | Creamy Mushroom Soup & Sourdough Baking & Quiet Cleaning Vlog 🌿

    Welcome to my slow living vlog from the Netherlands! Today: I make a creamy mushroom soup for the first time (with dried porcini for extra depth), bake sourdough tartine with an overnight cold proof, deep clean the bathroom using hydrogen peroxide, citric acid, and the Pink Stuff paste - plus plant updates and a little Korean dumpling treat at the end. No voiceover. Just real sounds, cozy vibes, and a...

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2026 January

2025 December

2025 September

  1. Autumn Days at Home | Cleaning, Cozy Tea & Fall Shopping Haul for Home 16:00

    Autumn Days at Home | Cleaning, Cozy Tea & Fall Shopping Haul for Home

    Welcome to a new weekly vlog! 🍁This time I’m sharing cozy autumn vibes: baking my favorite sourdough bread, refreshing the living room, testing my trusty steam cleaner, shopping for fall decor (hello, pumpkin candle holders 🎃), and preparing my go-to immune-boosting tea recipe. In this vlog is full of everyday autumn life, cozy moments, and a bit of cleaning satisfaction. If you love home vlogs, cozy routines, and autumn vibes...

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2025 July

2025 April

  1. SIMPLY day | Baking HOME BREAD 14:40

    SIMPLY day | Baking HOME BREAD

    A cozy day in my life—house chores, preparing for kids’ activities after school, and baking homemade bread from sourdough. I’m sharing little routines, simple joys, and the calm moments that make everyday life feel special. Baking homemade bread is something I’m really into right now. We haven’t bought bread from the store at all this past week! I’m so happy the kids enjoy eating homemade bread - that really inspires...

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2025 March

  1. Baking spelt SOURDOUGH bread 11:25

    Baking spelt SOURDOUGH bread

    Baking bread at home again! This time, I tried making spelt sourdough for the first time. Things didn’t go perfectly—forgot a few steps, made some mistakes —but that’s all part of the learning process! The kids loved the final result, so I’ll definitely be making it again. Don’t be afraid to experiment—happy baking! 🍞✨

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