Our Gabled Home

Our Gabled Home Preserving heritage through "no-discard" sourdough and authentic German recipes. Join 160k+ on YouTube as we simplify traditional homemaking. 🥨🍞🏡

Welcome to Our Gabled Home! I’m Anja, and I’m here to help you bring the soul of traditional German cooking and heritage homemaking into your modern kitchen. After moving from Germany to the U.S., I realized how much I missed the simple, honest flavors of home. Now, I teach a "no-discard, no-stress" approach to sourdough that respects tradition without the overwhelm.

🥨 What you’ll find here:

Authentic German recipes (from Stuttgart to your table)

Simple, sustainable sourdough methods

Heritage skills for a handmade life

📖 Author of "Sourdough Simplified"
🎦 Creator of the "Super Simple Sourdough" course

Let’s slow down, bake together, and keep these traditions alive.

Bring movie night to a whole new level with this easy sourdough pizza crust. You get all the classic chew, crispiness, a...
09/14/2026

Bring movie night to a whole new level with this easy sourdough pizza crust. You get all the classic chew, crispiness, and signature tangy sourdough flavor with minimal effort making homemade pizza night better than ever!

Just comment "send recipe" and I'll share it with you!
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https://ourgabledhome.com/how-to-make-an-easy-sourdough-pizza-crust/

09/13/2026

If you have been frustrated with or overwhelmed by complicated sourdough methods and recipes, then this book is for you: https://amzn.to/4fISh3L

09/12/2026

My dad made this almost every Sunday afternoon when I was growing up in Germany.

Chicken in a clay pot. That is the whole recipe.

You soak the pot, season the chicken, tuck some potatoes and onions around it, and set it in a cold oven. Then you walk away. Almost no hands on time, and it comes out tender and juicy every single time.

The trick for crispy skin? Take the lid off for the last 15 minutes.

It still tastes like home to me.

Did you grow up with clay pot cooking too, or is this the first you have seen of it? Tell me in the comments. 🤎

Comment „chicken“ for the full recipe 👍

       

Fresh, bright, and delicately sour, this French sorrel soup is the ultimate showcase for a classic spring garden herb!  ...
09/12/2026

Fresh, bright, and delicately sour, this French sorrel soup is the ultimate showcase for a classic spring garden herb!

Available in early spring, vibrant sorrel brings a bold, natural lemony flavor that instantly elevates a simple bowl of soup. With its rich depth of flavor and effortless simplicity, it works beautifully as an elegant dinner party starter or a cozy weeknight main course.

Just comment "Sorrel" and I'll share it with you!
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https://ourgabledhome.com/sour-sorrel-soup-sauerampfersuppe/

Bringing a little piece of my baking heart to your table today! One of my absolute favorite traditions to share with my ...
09/10/2026

Bringing a little piece of my baking heart to your table today! One of my absolute favorite traditions to share with my family is Kaffee und Kuchen—the cozy German habit of pausing in the afternoon for coffee and cake.

This traditional Pflaumenkuchen (plum cake) is a recipe I hold so dear. It’s wonderfully easy to make, perfectly spiced, and completely irresistible when topped with a huge dollop of fresh whipped cream.

Pour yourself a warm cup, grab a slice, and let’s pretend we’re sitting in a quiet German bakery together!

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https://ourgabledhome.com/classic-german-plum-cake-pflaumenkuchen/

09/09/2026

Learn why I am such a big fan of Souper Cubes for food storage! They come in a variety of sizes, are reusable, and include lids. They're perfect for baby meal prep, meal prep, and are freezer, dishwasher, and microwave safe.

➡️ Get yours here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/40vbuAS

Whether you enjoy a slice with your morning coffee, serve it up for dessert, or just need a sweet comfort pick-me-up, th...
09/08/2026

Whether you enjoy a slice with your morning coffee, serve it up for dessert, or just need a sweet comfort pick-me-up, this simple German crumb cake never disappoints. It’s quick to make, packed with cozy flavor, and guaranteed to become a staple in your kitchen, too.

Just comment "Crumb" and I'll share it with you!
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https://ourgabledhome.com/the-easiest-and-only-streuselkuchen-recipe-you-need/

If you're a bagel lover, you will really appreciate these sourdough bagels. Easier to digest and more complex flavor, th...
09/08/2026

If you're a bagel lover, you will really appreciate these sourdough bagels. Easier to digest and more complex flavor, they will surely become your new favorite.

Just comment "send recipe" and I'll share it with you!
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https://ourgabledhome.com/easy-homemade-sourdough-bagels/

09/05/2026

Is Modern Wheat Bad For You?
What is the problem with modern wheat? In this video, I share some of the reasons why you might like to
switch to ancient or heritage grains.

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