The Art of Simple Living: Cozy Spring Days in the Countryside | Cooking & Sewing

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For all slow living and cottagecore lovers, welcome to a serene spring day at my peaceful countryside cottage — a place where rustic charm meets mindful simplicity and nature-inspired rhythms. If you adore gentle mornings, tranquil routines, and the beauty of a slow lifestyle, this cozy vlog is just for you! Join me as I harvest fresh, vibrant spinach from my spring garden, experiment with a DIY natural green food dye baked in the oven, and prepare a heartwarming homemade dinner — featuring soft steamed buns, sautéed zucchini, and comforting cabbage stew perfect for chilly May evenings. Experience the simple joys of slow living as I welcome a vintage retro radio into my kitchen, filling the space with soothing English broadcasts that gently support my language learning journey while enhancing peaceful daily rituals. Later, watch me sew soft, cozy covers for our balcony chairs, admire blooming peonies swaying in the cool spring breeze, and reflect on the little moments that bring calm and joy — inspired by cottagecore aesthetics, timeless vintage touches, and the mindful art of living simply. ☁️ If you’re here for peaceful cooking, spring gardening updates, cozy home sewing projects, vintage finds, and slow lifestyle inspiration — you’ve found your calm corner. 🧡 Subtitles are available in many languages — just turn them on in your settings for a relaxing, accessible experience. 🌿 Thank you for watching. If you love embracing the art of slow, intentional living, please consider subscribing and joining this gentle community. The Art of Simple Living: Cozy Spring Days in the Countryside | Cooking & Sewing Steamed Buns (Savory) Ingredients: • 400 g flour • 220 ml warm water or milk • 1 tsp dry yeast • 1 tsp sugar • 1 tsp salt • 2 tbsp oil Instructions: 1. Activate yeast: Mix warm water (or milk), yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for 10 min until foamy. 2. Make dough: Add salt, oil, and flour gradually. Knead into a soft dough. Let rise for 1 hour (until doubled). 3. Shape buns: Divide into 8–10 pieces. Shape into balls. Let rest 20–30 min. 4. Steam: Place on parchment in a steamer. Steam for 10–12 min over boiling water. Don’t open the lid while steaming! Spinach-Colored Gingerbread Cookies (No Honey) Ingredients: • 150 g sugar • 100 g butter (softened) • 1 egg • Pinch of salt • 1 tsp cinnamon • ½ tsp ground ginger or vanilla (optional) • 1–2 tsp dry spinach powder (natural green coloring) • 1 tsp baking powder • 350–400 g flour Instructions: 1. Cream butter and sugar. 2. Add egg, salt, spices, and spinach powder. Mix well. 3. Add baking powder and flour gradually. Knead soft, non-sticky dough. 4. Chill for 30–60 minutes. 5. Press dough into a wooden mold dusted with flour. Trim excess. 6. Carefully remove from mold, place on baking sheet. 7. Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 10–12 minutes until slightly golden. 8. Optional: brush with sugar water for shine. https://youtu.be/rfTnO0KCndM?si=xyuVft9xdYcH_rq5 https://youtu.be/3njZ9pr1yk0?si=Hn7te7eHhsWDSCn1 https://youtu.be/78rTJJXdIUo?si=YYeqQDmyN1Vzg0Qm https://youtu.be/7bz73JNBhSo?si=vU3Pd1vskRYtwpUs https://youtu.be/sxDG0xCoKUw?si=uuiw3BS4gxSBCCRR https://youtu.be/fbGJgzJS3Ws?si=WYQOHt6_qTrTuqSR #slowliving #cottagecore #cozyliving #springvlog #homemadefood #vintagestyle #peacefulhome #sewingvlog #gardenvlog #quietlife #softaesthetic #simpleliving