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!
π₯ Carrot Raisin Salad, 5 Things I Wish I'd Done Before the Harvest... and more!
βClassic Carrot Raisin SaladβGrowing up, I always loved carrot raisin salad, but my grandmother said it was full of sugar! And maybe it was back in the 80's (oof, that hurts to say), but this version packs all the same flavors with only a tiny amount of natural sweetener! It's the perfect side dish for any occasion! βRead More...β β β5 Things I Wish I'd Done Before the HarvestβHarvest season always catches me off guard... but when I can remember, these are the things I try to do before our first harvest of the season! Whether this is your first harvest season or your twentieth, these tips will help you with the (sometimes) overwhelming process of harvesting and preserving the garden. βRead More...β β βHomemade Yeast DonutsβMy son asks for these for every birthday, and I happily oblige! This year I made them in the shape of Mickey Mouse and they were as delicious as ever! You can make them in glazed, powdered, or chocolate glazed (glaze recipes included). But no matter which variety you make, they won't last long! βRead More...β β βHow to Freeze Spaghetti Squash CasseroleβOur garden is overflowing with spaghetti squash and tomatoes! And when that happens, it's time to make this delicious (low-carb!) casserole! With all the flavors of lasagna, and perfect for freezing, this is one of our favorite ways to preserve the summer abundance to enjoy later! βRead More...β β βMom's Chicken SaladβThis is the recipe I ask for on my birthday, when I'm sick or sad, or when we are celebrating something big. It's one of my all-time favorite meals, and it's sure to be a favorite in your family too! Packed with sweet pickles, apples, and green onions, this recipe is a classic summer staple! βRead More...β β βTurn Squash into Flour!βStop giving away your extra squash and zucchini! Turn it into flour instead! You can then use this flour to make bread, brownies, cookies, and more! It's not a 1:1 swap for wheat flour, but it can be used in place of coconut flour in recipes. I have several recipes on the site that use squash flour and it's a great way to preserve and use the extra squash you have during the summer! βRead More...β β βCanning Green BeansβThis recipe gets hundreds of thousands of visits each season, and it's easy to understand why! It's a tried-and-true method for canning green beans that doesn't require blanching and yields delicious, firm results! If you are growing green beans or buying them in bulk, this canning recipe is a must-have! 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!
Hey Reader! New on the Site: The Best Chocolate Mousse Recipe I have been trying to get this recipe up on the site for YEARS! It's a family favorite and is so easy to make! The Best Chocolate Mousse A few things I love about this recipe: Incredibly Creamy β The texture is light, fluffy, and melt-in-your-mouth smooth. Perfect Make-Ahead Dessert β It needs time to chill, so itβs a great option for entertaining. Only a Few Ingredients β This comes together fast with common pantry staples....
Canning Dill Pickles I love a good crunchy dill pickle! And when they've come from my own garden, so much the better! This recipe for homemade dill pickles can be made as spears or slices, depending on your preference, and is always a great side dish or condiment for the grilling! Read More... Peach Popsicles (with Canning Leftovers!) We are up to our ears in peaches during the summer, and while we can a lot of them, we also plan to make popsicles with we open our canned peaches! These are...
Homemade Yeast Donuts My son asks for these for every birthday, and I happily oblige! This year I made them in the shape of Mickey Mouse and they were as delicious as ever! You can make them in glazed, powdered, or chocolate glazed (glaze recipes included). But no matter which variety you make, they won't last long! Read More... How to Freeze Spaghetti Squash Casserole Our garden is overflowing with spaghetti squash and tomatoes! And when that happens, it's time to make this delicious...