The scratchpad

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 Welcome to our corner of the internet, a place for curious cooks, joyful hosts, and anyone who loves bringing people together. Here you’ll find seasonal recipes, bakery tips, hosting how-tos, kids’ creativity and sensory-friendly play ideas, local spotlights, and little lessons we’re learning as we build Made From Scratch. Some posts are sweet (like our frosting tricks), some are practical (hello, weeknight sheet-pan dinners), and some are simply about making everyday moments feel special—birth