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π 35 Fall Activities for The Whole Family, Acorn Chocolate Chip Cookies... and more!
β35 Cozy Fall Activities (for the whole family)βIt's still quite hot here in my part of Texas, but that's not going to stop me from getting in the fall mood! If you are ready to start feeling all the cozy vibes of fall, I've updated my list of 35 (mostly free) fall activities for the whole family! βRead More...β β βAcorn Chocolate Chip CookiesβYears ago I set out to determine how to make (and use) acorn flour. It's a traditional flour made for centuries, and since we have so many oak trees around here, I wanted to learn everything I could about the process! So I let my kindergarten class at the time pick up all the acorns they could, and I took them home to process! The next week, we made acorn flour chocolate chip cookies together, and it was fabulous! Make this on your own or with the kids in your life for a fun fall project! βRead More...β β βGerman Chocolate Sheet Cake RecipeβPacked with all the classic flavors of a traditional German Chocolate Cake, with a fraction of the effort, this cake is ready to eat in less than 45 minutes! We recently had a crowd over for lunch (about 22 people, it was awesome!) and this was one of the desserts I made. We served it right from the glass pan and it was a huge hit! βRead More...β β β4 Irresistible Fall Simmer Pot RecipesβI love all the cozy aromas of fall... the cinnamon, citrus, apples, and more... but I don't love the toxic chemicals that come along with having those smells around the house. So, I wanted to create a few recipes for simmer pots that give the same cozy vibes, without the artificial fragrances! All you have to do is add a few ingredients to a pot of water and set them on a low simmer. And within a few minutes, your whole house will smell amazing! Get the recipes today! βRead More...β β βMaple Cream Cheese Oatmeal Cream PiesβFilled with a light maple-sweetened cream cheese mix, these oatmeal cream pies are so delicious! We use our favorite einkorn oatmeal raisin cookies for this recipe for a classic fall treat. Perfect for lunch boxes, or a weekend dessert! βRead More...β β βCanning PotatoesβMany people have asked me why I can potatoes. "Why not just store them in your root cellar?" Well, in hot and humid climates, like the one I live in, that isn't really an option. Potatoes go bad even in my concrete and fairly cool pantry in just a few weeks! So to maximize their usefulness, we can them! This makes them perfect for dumping into soups or roasts, frying for breakfast potatoes, or even turning into mashed potatoes. Give this process a try and I'm sure you'll love it as much as we do! βRead More...β β βThe BEST Banana BreadβLast week, my son loved bananas. So I made the mistake of buying more this week... in bulk. And they have just been sitting on the counter slowly going bad! Which only means I get to make a ton of banana bread today! I always like to make this recipe in bulk, slice and freeze the loaves, for easy breakfasts on busy mornings. You can make this with einkorn flour or any all-purpose wheat. Or if you prefer, I have a freshly milled flour banana bread recipe also! βRead More...β β βDIY Baking PowderβAs someone who is allergic to many things, it's sometimes hard to find basic ingredients that are made without fillers. That goes for things like baking powder as well! So, I had to figure out how to make my own (and guess what, it's easy!). Now I'm sharing the recipe with you! It's easy to whip up and you'll never have to buy it again! βRead More...β β βBest Apple Trees for the SouthβChill hours are a requirement for apple trees to successfully produce apples... but what if you live in an area with low chill hours? Not to worry! I have you covered! This post talks about all the different varieties that will successfully grow with as little as 100 chill hours a year π± (that's only 4 days!!) I'm also including their best pollinator trees so you can get multiple varieties for best yields. βRead More...β β βHomemade Apple Butter (+ Canning)βYou 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! βRead More...β β βThick & Creamy Potato SoupβI learned this recipe when I was 15 and working in the local coffee shop. Now, for the last 25+ years, I've been perfecting it into the recipe it is today. Packed with flavor and so creamy, this is the soup I crave the most on cold days! βRead More...β β 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!
Canning Sweet Potatoes Between now and the Thanksgiving holiday (at least in the USA), you should be able to snag sweet potatoes at a great discount! Grab them in bulk and can them for later. Or, if you're like us, and you grow your own sweet potatoes, but don't have a root cellar, then canning is a great alternative! This recipe is canned in a very light syrup, though you can also process sweet potatoes in water. Just note that they will lose a lot of flavor if a bit of sweetness isn't added...
Homemade Graham Crackers Making your own graham crackers is such a fun project for the fall! We use these for fireside s'mores, as the base for cheesecakes, or just to munch on with some apples and cream cheese! No matter how you like to eat them, having a big batch on hand is a great idea! These can be made with all-purpose einkorn flour or modern wheat. NOTE: These cracker cutters will be back in stock on October 1st! Read More... Cozy Honeycomb Scarf Pattern From baby gifts, to Christmas...
Hey Reader! New on the Site: The BEST Homemade Caramel Sauce This recipe only requires 4 simple ingredients, takes less than 10 minutes total, and is the creamiest caramel sauce you'll ever make! The BEST Homemade Caramel Sauce Whether you want to dip your apple slices in caramel sauce, pour it over apple pie, or just eat it on its own, this is the best homemade caramel sauce youβll ever try! Itβs the perfect treat for fall, or any season! The recipe makes a small batch (about 1/2 cup), so...