A Cozy September Day 🍁 American Cherry Pie, Cottage Decor & Peaceful Garden | Slow Living Vlog

🍂 Saying goodbye to lingering summer days at our cozy countryside cottage on the edge of town. This gentle transitional time is filled with an unhurried rhythm, the sweet aroma of ripe fruit, and a soft autumn melancholy that feels so comforting when embraced by mindful homemaking. 🏡 Our day began by bringing warmth and coziness to the lower terrace. I fell in love with these lovely linen curtains I recently picked up, and we finally hung them up today. You can hardly imagine how soft, warm, and soulful this outdoor space feels now. To welcome the new season indoors, our kitchen counter is now adorned with sweet little pumpkin-shaped jars for salt and sugar, along with two charming French country shelves styled with our autumn porcelain dishes. It is these simple, thoughtful details that truly open the door to fall for us. 🌿 By midday, I headed out to prune the banana trees. The warm breeze and gentle rustle of banana leaves offered the sweetest pause to rest, breathe, and slow down. While our sweet rescue pups played peacefully indoors, I decided to bake a classic American cherry pie. A little culinary history, if you'll indulge me: American pie culture has deep roots in English tradition, evolving gracefully over centuries to embrace local tastes and seasonal harvests. Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom’s Cabin, reflected in her 1869 novel Oldtown Folks that the astonishing variety of pies crafted by American homemakers stood as “evidence of the boundless fertility of the feminine mind.” ___________________________________ ✨ In this video: • 🍃 A peaceful morning in the upper garden: rustling banana leaves & quiet country calm • 🏡 Styling the lower terrace: hanging soft linen curtains • 🥧 Comfort baking: homemade American cherry pie (recipe below) • 🐾 Sweet playtime with our rescue pups • 🍂 Breathtaking frames of early autumn nature ___________________________________ 🥮 Classic Homemade American Cherry Pie Recipe Pastry Crust: • All-purpose flour: 320 g (approx. 2 1/2 cups) • Unsalted butter (cold & cubed): 200 g (approx. 7 oz / 14 tbsp) • Granulated sugar: 30 g (approx. 2 1/2 tbsp) • Pinch of fine salt • Large egg: 1 • Ice-cold water: 4 tbsp Cherry Filling: • Fresh cherries (pitted): 800 g – 1 kg (approx. 5–6 cups) • Granulated sugar: 150–200 g (approx. 3/4 to 1 cup, to taste) • Pure vanilla sugar: 1 packet (approx. 1 tbsp / 10 g) • Cornstarch: 50 g (approx. 1/3 cup) Baking Instructions: Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 55–60 minutes, until the crust is golden brown and the ruby filling is bubbling gently. Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven. In the video, I walk you through the entire step-by-step process, including how to weave a beautiful lattice crust top. The pie turns out wonderfully delicious, with a rich fruit flavor and a bright, refreshing tartness. I wholeheartedly recommend trying this recipe in your own kitchen — please share how yours turns out in the comments below, I would love to hear! ___________________________________ The art of cozy country living | Joy on the threshold of autumn | Comfort baking & simple homemaking If you cherish the philosophy of slow living, cozy cottagecore vibes, the warmth of home, rustic countryside simplicity, autumn decorating, seasonal baking from scratch, and finding joy in everyday moments — I hope this video brings a gentle sense of calm and inspires you to embrace the turning of the seasons in your own home. 🍂🕯️ See you in the next video! 🤍 #autumn #cozyautumn #slowliving #cottagecore #countrysideliving #countrylife #simpleliving #homemaking #cozyhome #seasonalliving #gardening #baking #cherrypie #cozycooking #slowlife #rurallife