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!
๐ 7 Foods to Stock Up On Before November Ends, Iced Oatmeal Cookies... and more!
โ7 Foods to Stock Up On Before November EndsโMoney is tight, but we still have to eat! Stocking up on food when it goes on sale is key to sticking to a meal plan and budget, without having to eat cheap junk food. November has some of the best sales of the whole year, so here's exactly what to buy this month to save money all year long! โRead More...โ โOld-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal CookiesโSoft in the middle and crisp on the edges, these iced oatmeal cookies have warm spices balanced by a sweet vanilla icing. The whole family will love them! โRead More...โ โHow to Grow GarlicโFall is the time to plant garlic for a rewarding harvest come next summer! This post walks you through everything, from planting your cloves to harvesting (and preserving) your very first bulbs. โRead More...โ โWhat Are Cover Crops?โUsing cover crops to build healthy soil is a time-honored part of homestead gardening. Choosing the right one may seem complicated, but this post breaks down the benefits and options, so you'll know exactly what's right for your garden this winter! โRead More...โ โEinkorn Brown BreadโSweetened with molasses, this dark bread has a bold flavor and an extremely soft (yet sturdy) texture. It's perfect for Reuben sandwiches, veggie sandwiches, and more! โRead More...โ โHow to Make Brown SugarโHoliday baking season is almost here! With just a few basic ingredients, you can make your own brown sugar in minutes and be completely in control of the quality and taste. โRead More...โ โHandmade Acorn Napkin RingsโThanksgiving is just around the corner! These easy DIY acorn napkin rings are a fun way to dress up your table for the holidays with very little effort. โRead More...โ โWater Glassing EggsโIf you have chickens, this is how to preserve those fresh eggs at room temperature for up to a year! A great skill to have before the hens slow down for winter. โRead More...โ 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!
Thick and creamy, this classic Potato Leek Soup is full of the rich flavors of potatoes, leeks, bacon, and chicken stock! I love a big one-pot meal from fall all the way through spring, and this one is blended to perfection. Serve it with a side of crusty bread like these Homemade French Baguettes. They have a crunchy crust, a soft middle, and are perfect for dunking! ๐ฅ Creamy Potato Leek Soup Even More Cozy Soup Night Recipes Keep the soup pot going all week long with these favorites! โข...
Soft, fluffy, and packed with warm fall spices, these pumpkin muffins are everything you want in an autumn treat! Made in just one bowl and ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is as easy as it gets. We make ours with fresh milled einkorn flour, but any wheat flour works beautifully! Or, if you want to use all-purpose flour, you can use The Einkorn Kitchen app to convert it in seconds! Perfect for an easy breakfast beside a few eggs, or an afternoon snack, these pumpkin muffins are a...
Ready to eat in less than an hour, this homemade Apple Galette with optional caramel drizzle is a fall dessert that you will make over and over! There's no chill time required, so it's a great, quick, and rustic dessert to make today! Oven-ready in just about 5 minutes, and then ready to eat in another 45, it's a great quick recipe! This is the perfect easy dessert for any fall day! ๐ Easy Caramel Apple Galette Even More Fall Flavors to Try Next While apple desserts are one of our favorite...