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 Potatoes, The BEST Banana Bread... and more!
Canning PotatoesMany 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! The BEST Banana BreadLast 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! DIY Baking PowderAs 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! Best Apple Trees for the SouthChill 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 😱 (that's only 4 days!!) I'm also including their best pollinator trees so you can get multiple varieties for best yields. 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! Thick & Creamy Potato SoupI 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! 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! 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!
DIY Baking Powder As 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! Read More... Best Apple Trees for the South Chill hours are a requirement for apple trees to successfully produce apples... but what if you...
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...
Super Easy Chili Recipe This 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! Read More... 34 Fun and Easy Fall Snacks Why 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...