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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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❤️ Homemade BBQ Chips (Can you actually feel good about!)

School is out, summer is here, and it's time to think about making some classic summer snacks! This easy homemade BBQ chips recipe will give you crunchy, delicious chips in no time! Cooked low and slow in coconut oil to lock in the flavor and nutrients, these are BBQ chips you can feel good eating! Homemade BBQ Chips Even More Snack Ideas to Try Keep your pantry shelves filled with delicious homemade snacks with these next recipes, from our home to yours! Homemade Einkorn Butter Crackers...

No mixer? No problem! From sandwich bread to breakfast loaves, these delicious bread recipes can be made with just a bowl and a spoon! So many people loved the no-mixer peasant bread recipe I shared recently, that I wanted to pull together some of the other bread recipes on the site that don't require a mixer either! These 10 bread recipes you can make without a mixer prove you don’t need fancy equipment to fill your kitchen with the smell of fresh-baked goodness! No Mixer Bread Recipes Even...

Buttermilk is a wonderful ingredient in so many recipes, adding a tangy depth of flavor and a light and fluffy texture that can't be beat. Recipes like buttermilk biscuits, red velvet cake, and Irish soda bread all create their flavor profiles from buttermilk. While traditional buttermilk is the fermented liquid left over from making butter, not everyone has that on hand these days. So, when I need some buttermilk for a recipe, here is what I do! GET THE RECIPE: Easy Buttermilk Substitute...

Creamy, delicious, and completely free of seed oils, this homemade mayonnaise recipe is about to become a staple in your kitchen! It’s simple to make, ready in just 5 minutes, and tastes so much better than anything you’ll find at the store! You can make this in a blender, food processor, or with an immersion blender! Whatever you have on hand to quickly blend the mix! Make this alongside our best chicken salad recipe, or have it on hand to make homemade ranch dressing, a big batch of classic...

Did you know you can turn maple syrup into sugar at home? In fact, it's quite easy! And you can even turn that maple sugar into powdered sugar to make icings, frostings, and more! Over the past few years, my family has tried to completely eliminate white sugar from our diet. There are a lot of reasons, but the main reason is the effect that white sugar has on the body's ability to function and absorb nutrients properly. So, we've turned to natural sweeteners, as well as drastically reducing...

This easy einkorn peasant bread comes together with just a bowl, a spoon, and a pie tin! No mixer required! The result is a rustic, chewy loaf with that rich, nutty einkorn flavor that you are just going to love. This is real, from-scratch bread that anyone can make, even on a busy weeknight! I love a good no-knead bread recipe, like my classic einkorn sandwich bread, or this homemade focaccia bread, especially since they don’t require a mixer! I grew up with peasant bread, so bringing it...

Hey Reader! I can't believe this day is actually here! For the last several years, I've been quietly working on something I am so incredibly proud of, and today I finally get to share it with you!! 🙈 If you've ever tried to convert a favorite recipe to einkorn and ended up with something dense, gummy, or just plain wrong... this is for you. 🙉 If you've ever stared at a recipe wondering "Do I use the same amount? Do I need less liquid? What about the yeast?"... this is for you. 🙊 If you've...

Perfect for spring, this easy carrot top pesto recipe is a vibrant, no-waste dish that turns often-overlooked carrot greens into something amazing! Packed with spinach, pine nuts, and garlic, this pesto is full of flavor! Freeze any extra pesto to enjoy all year long! While you can use this carrot top pesto in all sorts of ways, I like to use it for a delicious pasta dish! You can serve this warm or cold, making it a great make-ahead option for potlucks! Plus, it gives you a wonderful option...

This cinnamon swirl bread is stuffed with cinnamon filling, twisted, baked, and topped with a crunchy cinnamon brown sugar mix. It is the perfect indulgent breakfast for a weekend or holiday brunch! Make this with einkorn flour or any all-purpose wheat. If you ever made cinnamon toast as a kid, toasted, slathered in butter with a thick layer of cinnamon sugar, that's exactly the experience this bread captures. Warm bread, with a buttery, crunchy topping, and a deep cinnamon flavor! It's a...

If you're looking for a simple but reliable bread machine recipe for einkorn flour, look no further! This recipe was originally shared in 2019 and has undergone a major update! Please enjoy this new, more flexible version of the tried-and-true einkorn bread machine sandwich bread recipe. This recipe has been hidden on my site for over 6 years, and it's time to bring it out into the light once again! A sturdy and soft loaf, this recipe only requires a few minutes of hands-on effort and works...