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 Tomatoes, Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bread... and more!
Canning TomatoesJust like all those cucumbers that are crowding your counters, tomatoes are coming in hot and heavy this time of year! Here is my favorite way to get any type of tomato canned quickly to use later on. This recipe is unseasoned (except for salt) so you can use it in many different ways! Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin BreadConfession: My sourdough starter is named Agnes and I love her. And, since fall is just around the corner (I hope!), this sourdough cinnamon raisin loaf is a great way to welcome (or encourage) cooler weather! It's an easy and delicious recipe that the whole family will love! 9 Ways to Preserve CucumbersIf you're like me, you probably have more cucumbers than you know what to do with... and there are only so many jars of pickles a person can eat. So, I've pulled together this list of recipes that will allow you to preserve your cucumbers for later (with and without pickling!) Cookies and Cream Ice CreamCookies and Cream Ice Cream is a classic ice cream flavor... but you may not realize how easy it is to make it yourself! You can even make homemade Oreos from my tested recipe! But whether you use store-bought or homemade cookies, this ice cream is so much better than store-bought! DIY Crochet Dishcloth PatternMaking homemade dishcloths is SO simple! If you want to make your own (or give them away as gifts), this free pattern is exactly what you need! Each one takes about an hour (depending on your crochetting speed), and can be made in any color! Protect Your Garden from Animals!There is nothing more devastating than losing a large part (or all) of your garden to roaming pests. Whether it's a result of a loose chicken, a curious raccoon, or a few deer in the middle of the night... so here are a few ways to make sure that your garden is safe from animals! Canning Carrots (Raw Pack!)I like to grow carrots, but it's been hit or miss the last few years. So, I'm glad I have a bunch of canned carrots from past successes! You can also buy in bulk at the store or market and can them instead! This was one of the first things I did when I started homesteading in the city - canning carrots! Easy Shortbread Lemon BarsOne of the most requested desserts I'm asked to bring when I volunteer to bring a dish! These lemon bars are perfectly set and just the right balance of sweet and tart. Plus, the shortbread crust is a delightful match for the custard filling! Water Bath Canning for BeginnersIf you've never done any type of canning before, it can be a little intimidating! But, it's actually quite simple. You don't even need any special equipment! Read this beginner's guide and learn how to can your own jams, jellies, pickles, and 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!
The Best Homemade Yogurt I 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! Read More... Homemade Ricotta Cheese Another 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...
How to Stretch Ground Beef Grocery 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! Read More... 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! Read More......
Homemade Pasta (without a machine!) As much as I love my pasta machine, there are days when I just don't want to clean it. And before I even had one, this shaped pasta is one that I loved to make with my son! It's the texture of playdough and is so fun to shape! Read More... Canning Blueberries in Maple Syrup My son loved the book Blueberries for Sal when he was growing up. So we decided to start canning blueberries together in the summer/fall. But we wanted to skip the sugar, so we used a...