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!
❤️ 3 Ingredient Chili, Easy Fall Snacks... and more!
Super Easy Chili RecipeThis chili recipe has been on heavy fall/winter rotation in my life since I was about 5 years old! So for the last 32 years we have enjoyed this easy chili as often as possible. You can add more things to it if you want (like beans), but this chili base is delightful and filling all on its own! 34 Fun and Easy Fall SnacksWhy not add a little fall fun to your menu this week? Whether you are packing lunch boxes or making treats for your family to enjoy in the moment, this list has something for everyone! We are particularly fond of the pumpkin hand-pies, the chocolate frogs, and the maple nut monster clusters! There are lots of no-sugar options too!! Einkorn Blueberry MuffinsDon't worry, you can also make these muffins if you don't use einkorn! I recently made this recipe again for a 2 day car trip (we had them with fruit for a delicious breakfast on the go), and they are as easy and wonderful as ever. Topped with an optional, but recommended, cinnamon crumble, these blueberry muffins will be an instant family favorite! 22 Free Fall Farmhouse PrintablesYep, it's that time! It's time to start thinking about putting those little touches of fall around your home. These free fall printables are the perfect way to add a little fall (with zero cost). There is something for everyone, so click through to take a look at all 22 Free Fall Printables! Don't Bring Pinecones Inside Until You Do THIS!Growing up in the Houston area, there were pinecones everywhere! And while we loved to decorate with them, there is one thing you need to do before you can safely bring them inside. Otherwise, you are inviting all sorts of yuck into your home! Easy and Nutritious Bone BrothThis recipe is one that I make multiple times a month. Then I either freeze or can the extra for use until I make the next batch! It's a great base for soups, is a wonderful replacement for water when making rice, and is even great to drink on its own! Use chicken or beef bones, whichever you prefer! The Best Homemade YogurtI used to think that yogurt was some epic effort that only the best homesteaders could pull off. But then I gave it a try, and it's almost completely foolproof! If you want to make your own thick yogurt, this is the best recipe to use! Homemade Ricotta CheeseAnother classic dairy item that is so easy to make yourself! With just some milk, lemon juice, and a little salt, you can have homemade ricotta in just 20 minutes! I use this in my homemade lasagna and it's perfect every time! How to Stretch Ground BeefGrocery prices are insane right now, so knowing how to make a pound of ground beef last longer is a great skill to have! Here are my favorite ways to stretch meat with healthy fillings that my family doesn't even notice! Canning Broth (Beef or Chicken)We love fresh homemade broth around here. But I also love having broth on the shelf that I can grab and use any time! It's great for soups, stuffing, drinking on its own, and so much more! Thanks for Reading! Hopefully you enjoyed this edition of the A Modern Homestead newsletter and found something useful in your pursuit of living more traditionally! We will be back with another newsletter soon, so stay tuned! ~ Jason and Victoria |
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!
Homemade Apple Butter (+ Canning) You don't *have* to can this recipe, but it's a great option to have on the shelf during the fall and winter months. Plus, you can give it away to friends and family for an easy gift! Make this in the crockpot or on the stove, and then follow the optional canning instructions to make it shelf-stable! Read More... Thick & Creamy Potato Soup I learned this recipe when I was 15 and working in the local coffee shop. Now, for the last 25+ years, I've been...
Hey Reader! New on the Site: Homemade Goldfish Crackers Recipe For the last six years, this recipe has been highly requested... but the recipe just wasn't ready to be shared yet... until recently. So, at long last, I'm sharing my recipe for flaky, crunchy, cheesy Goldfish crackers! Make these with einkorn or any all-purpose wheat flour. Goldfish Crackers Recipe Goldfish crackers were always a favorite snack of mine when I was a kid. The crunch, the cheesy flavor... perfection! And now, I get...
Einkorn Blueberry Muffins Don't worry, you can also make these muffins if you don't use einkorn! I recently made this recipe again for a 2 day car trip (we had them with fruit for a delicious breakfast on the go), and they are as easy and wonderful as ever. Topped with an optional, but recommended, cinnamon crumble, these blueberry muffins will be an instant family favorite! Read More... 22 Free Fall Farmhouse Printables Yep, it's that time! It's time to start thinking about putting those...