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!
🥣 20 Easy Pantry Staples You Should Be Making Yourself! (Save Money and Skip the Additives!)
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Over a decade ago, we made the commitment to make “everything” from scratch. So, I started making homemade bread, meatloaf, freezer pizzas, our favorite desserts, and more… But it didn’t take long to realize that in order to actually be free of all the filler ingredients, natural flavors, and seed oils often found in store-bought “staples”, I was going to have to even make those myself! Maybe you’re in the same boat. Well, let me save you some time and share with you all that I’ve learned over the years! While this isn’t an exhaustive list, it’s a great place to start making your own staples! Browse the recipes today (each one has a photo!) and find something you can make this week! 👇
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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!
Skip the grill and enjoy this Mexican street corn recipe in just a few minutes! Use fresh, frozen, or canned corn for the perfect side dish. With a creamy texture and bold flavors, this is a recipe you’ll make over and over again! Easy Mexican Street Corn A few things I love about this recipe: Ready in 15 Minutes – No special equipment or long prep-time required. Big Flavor, Simple Ingredients – Bold, zesty, creamy... this one’s a crowd favorite. Perfect for Parties or Cookouts – Serve it as...
Canning bone broth is an amazing way to create a shelf-stable resource that can be enjoyed all year long, without the need for refrigeration. Learn how to safely can bone broth made with chicken or beef so that your family can have this nutrient-rich liquid in the pantry all the time! Canning Bone Broth (The Safe Way!) Even More Canning Ideas Ready to add more pressure-canned goods to your pantry shelves? Here are a few of my must-have home canned goods that keep us eating well all year long!...
We’ve been using this homemade chocolate syrup recipe for everything from chocolate milk to homemade mocha coffee, ice cream toppings, and more for over 20 years and have loved every moment. This syrup is rich and thick and chemical-free! Plus, you can use sugar or maple syrup! (We switched to maple syrup about 5 years ago and it's been wonderful!) (Better Than Hershey's) Chocolate Syrup! Even More Homemade Recipes Ready to fill your fridge and pantry with even more homemade versions of your...