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A Modern Homestead | Einkorn, Gardening, Canning

Hi, I'm Victoria and I love helping others lead a more self-sufficient life! Learn how to make delicious homemade food, grow your own garden, and preserve it all the way our grandparents did. Follow me and I'll help you on your journey with tried-and-true recipes, tips, and more!

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Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies

These old-fashioned iced oatmeal cookies are soft in the middle and crisp on the edges, the perfect combination! With warm spices that are balanced by the vanilla icing on top, these oatmeal cookies will delight the whole family! Whether you are using einkorn or modern wheat, granulated sugar or a zero-calorie alternative, these cookies are the BEST! GET THE RECIPE: Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies More Delightful Recipes To Try Next If you loved these classic iced oatmeal cookies, here are...

9 days ago • 1 min read

While I can't say that I've always loved eggs in general, this egg salad was perfection from the first moment I tried it! A wonderful way to use up eggs during the heavy laying seasons (if you have chickens) or just an easy-to-make staple to have on hand... you can't go wrong here! This is the best classic egg salad recipe with creamy dressing and a hint of dill. Serve this on warm bread or on its own for a delicious and hearty meal any time! GET THE RECIPE: Classic Egg Salad Even More...

16 days ago • 1 min read

When we lived in the big city there was a P.F. Chang's restaurant about 5 miles from my house. This was very dangerous as I was completely in love with their Chang's Spicy Chicken! So, at least once a week, we would go there to eat, or bring it home to enjoy on a weekend. When we moved to the country, there wasn't a P.F. Chang's for over 100 miles! This meant I had to figure out how to make it on my own, and after 8 years of trial and error, I've finally nailed it! Sweet and spicy, this...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Tex-Mex is one of my favorite cuisines, which makes sense as I'm a tenth-generation Texan. But finding out I was allergic to the pesticides used on conventional corn meant that I had to give it up almost 2 decades ago! So now, we make our own Tex-Mex at home with organic corn products, and honestly, it's as good as anything I've ever had in even the best restaurants! This Tex-Mex inspired Cheese Enchilada Recipe is absolutely the BEST! Enchiladas are easier than you think – corn tortillas...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Fresh blackberry jelly is a seasonal delight around here since we have 40+ blackberry bushes that explode with fruit for about 4 weeks in the spring. I usually stay inside washing and canning juice and jelly while my husband is out harvesting all the blackberries. It's a wonderful experience that I look forward to every year! This blackberry jelly is made without any added pectin and can be customized to your sugar preferences. You can make this blackberry jelly with fresh or frozen...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Big, soft, homemade Einkorn Cinnamon Rolls are such a delight, especially when smothered in a rich cream cheese icing that melts into the warm rolls. These easy cinnamon rolls are the perfect breakfast treat for any special occasion. They are especially delicious on Christmas morning and Easter! This recipe has been updated with all the tricks I've learned over the last 8 years, to make these the BEST ooey-gooey cinnamon rolls ever! GET THE RECIPE: Classic Einkorn Cinnamon Rolls More...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

It's no secret that we love einkorn sourdough recipes. But until recently, we really only made them using all-purpose einkorn. The reason was that most of our readers were also using all-purpose einkorn, so we wanted to serve them where they were. Over the years that need has shifted with more and more people opting to use freshly milled flour for the nutrients it offers. So, we are shifting too! We do have this freshly milled einkorn honey wheat sandwich bread (which is amazing) and we are...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

When I was a kid, homemade cream of rice was a go-to meal for my family. For breakfast, lunch, or dinner, it was warm and filling and felt so very cozy. Since that time, we have made the switch to organic foods, due to a pesticide allergy in my family. So, now we make our homemade cream of rice completely from scratch! You can make this in bulk as a shelf-stable resource for a quick and hearty meal any time! GET THE RECIPE: Easy Homemade Cream of Rice Even More Breakfast Ideas If you're...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

A classic take on the beloved dessert Hummingbird Cake. It's a staple in Southern kitchens and is known for its moist crumb, tropical flavors, and irresistible cream cheese frosting. This recipe is simple to whip up and is perfect for special occasions! You can make this cake recipe with einkorn flour, or any all-purpose wheat! GET THE RECIPE: Old Fashioned Hummingbird Cake Even More Delicious Desserts Here are a few more of my favorite dessert recipes for you to try next! Classic Vanilla...

2 months ago • 1 min read

When we discovered einkorn over a decade ago, I knew that waffles were going to be one of the first things I tried (gluten-free waffles are not quite the same!). To my great joy, they were amazing! And these einkorn waffles have been on heavy rotation in our family ever since! They are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Perfect for Sunday brunch, or a quick weekday breakfast. Get all the details for freezing these waffles, or just enjoy them fresh! GET THE RECIPE: Best Ever...

3 months ago • 1 min read
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