Slow Living in Ireland | Homemade Gluten-Free Flour Blend, Orange Cake & Summer Family Days
A peaceful summer day in the Irish countryside. 🤍
Come spend a quiet day with me as I embrace the simple rhythm of homemaking, gluten-free baking, gardening, sewing, reading, and precious family moments.
If you enjoy slow living, cottagecore, gluten-free recipes, gardening, countryside life, homemaking, cozy home inspiration, seasonal living, and the beauty of simple everyday moments, I hope this video brings a little peace and comfort to your day.
Today I begin by preparing my own homemade gluten-free flour blend, a pantry staple that I'll be using in many of my future baking recipes. Making food from scratch has become one of my favorite ways to care for my family's health while enjoying a slower, more intentional lifestyle.
In our small vegetable garden, I transplant my tomato plant and golden bell pepper into larger pots, giving them more room to grow throughout the summer. Watching our little garden flourish is a beautiful reminder that everything in nature grows in its own perfect time.
Back in the kitchen, I bake a soft and fragrant gluten-free orange cake, filling our home with the comforting aroma of fresh oranges.
Later, I sew a simple fabric tote bag that will accompany us on a short family trip to the beach with my husband and our two little boys.
Before we leave, I enjoy one of my favorite slow moments—a slice of homemade orange cake, a good book, and a few peaceful minutes to myself.
To end the day, I share a few gentle moments from our summer family holiday, enjoying the beautiful Irish coastline and making memories together.
There is no talking here—only the natural sounds of everyday life: birds singing, baking, sewing, gardening, turning book pages, ocean waves, and the peaceful rhythm of slow living.
If you're looking for a quiet escape from the busyness of everyday life, I hope this video offers a place where you can slow down, rest your mind, and enjoy the beauty of simple living.
🌾 Homemade Gluten-Free Flour Blend
Ingredients:
• 500 g rice flour
• 300 g potato starch
• 200 g sweet tapioca starch
Instructions:
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Tip: If you're using this flour blend for bread recipes, add 20 g xanthan gum for every 1 kg (1000 g) of flour blend. It helps improve the structure and elasticity of the dough.
🍊 Gluten-Free Orange Cake
Ingredients:
• 2 whole oranges, chopped (seeds removed)
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 100 ml of oil
• 3 cups homemade gluten-free flour blend
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
Instructions:
Blend the oranges, eggs, and sugar until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, add the gluten-free flour blend, and mix well. Finally, gently fold in the baking powder.
Pour the batter into a greased baking pan and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (355°F) for approximately 35–45 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Thank you so much for spending another peaceful day with us. 🤍
May this video remind us that life is found in the simplest moments—in the bread we make with our own hands, the seeds we plant, the pages of a good book, the memories we create as a family, and the beauty of slowing down.
May God bless you and your family.
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