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 Homemade Pizza Crust, Apricot Jam... and more
βClassic Homemade Pizza CrustβUnlike my quick pizza crust that doesn't require yeast, this recipe is a delicious classic pizza crust with a double rise. It yields 2 finished crusts, but I like to double or triple it and make them in bulk for the freezer! Instructions for freezing are included in the post! βRead More...β βEasy Apricot Jam (Preserves)βOne of my favorite things is harvesting peaches and apricots in the summer! This apricot jam is so easy to make and versatile! We use it on toast, add it to glaze for pork chops, and more! Get the recipe and make your own with fresh or frozen apricots! βRead More...β βStrawberry Zucchini Fruit LeatherβHomemade fruit leather is not only a delicious snack, but also a great way to sneak in some vegetables for otherwise picky eaters! This recipe is almost 100% zucchini, but you would never know it because it tastes JUST like strawberries! Get the easy recipe today! βRead More...β βCanning Whole Figsβ'Tis the season for figs! We love figs around here and we eat as many as we can fresh... then we can the rest! This recipe for canning whole figs is easy and delicious. Plus, I'm including several recipes for how to use them after they are canned! βRead More...β βHomemade Hot Dog BunsβJust in time for summer... This recipe will help you learn exactly how to make your own hot dog buns! They are soft and fluffy, and easier than you think! I've included directions for einkorn flour and modern wheat, so this is a hot dog bun recipe for everyone! 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!
My mom makes the best chicken salad - she always has. When we were growing up, she used canned chicken, and her chicken salad was STILL the best. Then, when we were teenagers, she upgraded to using grilled chicken breasts, and our lives changed completely! I'm not lying when I say I would choose one of my mom's chicken salad sandwiches over chocolate cake any day... it's THAT good. When we had our einkorn bakery, this chicken salad was on the menu, and we couldn't keep it in stock! People...
Green beans are the vegetables that keep on giving! Even in a small space, you can grow many pounds of beans with very little effort! I love growing the pole variety of green beans because they are easy, plentiful, and everyone in my family likes to eat them. To me, this vegetable is a must-have in the garden plot! Although growing green beans is pretty straightforward, there are a few things to consider before planting. GET THE DETAILS: Growing Green Beans Need More Gardening Ideas?...
English muffins are a delightful breakfast option, and homemade English muffins are even better! Made with fresh milled flour, this breakfast bread is fluffy and perfect for spreading with jam and butter! We use fresh-milled einkorn flour, but you can use fresh-milled modern wheat if desired! My mom loved the classic Thomasβ English muffins when I was growing up. We always had a package of them in the house, it seemed. She would slice and toast one, then cover it with homemade lemon curd to...