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 Classic Chicken Noodle Soup, Canning Apples in Syrup... and more!
βHomemade Chicken Noodle SoupβWhether you are gluten-free, einkorn, or going low-carb, this recipe for chicken noodle soup can be adapted to whatever you need! And, I've included the directions for making this from a whole chicken (including making the broth), or making it with pre-made broth. And, you can even pressure can this for later! Be sure to make this power-house of a recipe soon! βRead More...β βCanning Apples for BakingβIt's officially apple season! This simple recipe for canning apples in syrup is perfect for putting up the bounty of autumn. We use this recipe for apple pie (thickened after canning), but it can be used in place of canned apples in any recipe! βRead More...β 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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!
These cranberry orange scones are buttery, soft, and full of bold citrus flavor with bursts of tart, juicy cranberries in every bite! Can be made with any all-purpose flour (we use einkorn). Perfect for a crowd, this recipe makes 16 large scones or 32 small scones. You can also freeze the unbaked scones and then store them in the freezer for up to 6 months! Give them a try today! π Glazed Cranberry Orange Scones Psst... These are already loaded into The Einkorn Kitchen App, so you can convert...
If youβre looking for a natural way to make your home smell like fall, these fall simmer pot recipes are just the thing. Made with simple, non-toxic ingredients like oranges, cinnamon, apples, and cloves, theyβll fill your home with cozy autumn aromas without artificial scents! Get my favorite recipes for easy simmer pots and try one today! π 4 Irresistible Fall Simmer Pot Recipes Even More Fall Recipe Ideas If you want to fill your house with the smell of baking... by actually baking this...
This crockpot apple butter recipe is crafted to be the easiest apple butter recipe ever! You can customize the spices (or leave them out completely), the sugar level, and best of all... there's no peeling required! Itβs a wonderful treat during the fall (or anytime). And with the optional instructions for water bath canning, youβll be able to enjoy it all year round! Whether you mix apple varieties for a custom blend or just use your favorite apple, you need this apple butter in your life...