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π Easy Homemade Maple Sugar (and how to use it in place of modern sugar!)
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Did you know you can turn maple syrup into sugar at home? In fact, it's quite easy! And you can even turn that maple sugar into powdered sugar to make icings, frostings, and more! Over the past few years, my family has tried to completely eliminate white sugar from our diet. There are a lot of reasons, but the main reason is the effect that white sugar has on the body's ability to function and absorb nutrients properly. So, we've turned to natural sweeteners, as well as drastically reducing the amount of "sugar" we consume, no matter the source (though we do still enjoy the occasional treat!). As a result, having maple sugar on hand has been so helpful! Whether you are trying to reduce heavily processed sugar, or just want to try something fun, homemade maple sugar is a easy recipe to enjoy! Get the details on making your own maple sugar, and the substitution guide for using it in place of white, brown, and powdered sugars! π
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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...