​Einkorn Blueberry Muffins​

Don't worry, you can also make these muffins if you don't use einkorn! I recently made this recipe again for a 2 day car trip (we had them with fruit for a delicious breakfast on the go), and they are as easy and wonderful as ever. Topped with an optional, but recommended, cinnamon crumble, these blueberry muffins will be an instant family favorite!

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​22 Free Fall Farmhouse Printables​

Yep, it's that time! It's time to start thinking about putting those little touches of fall around your home. These free fall printables are the perfect way to add a little fall (with zero cost). There is something for everyone, so click through to take a look at all 22 Free Fall Printables!​

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​Don't Bring Pinecones Inside Until You Do THIS!​

Growing up in the Houston area, there were pinecones everywhere! And while we loved to decorate with them, there is one thing you need to do before you can safely bring them inside. Otherwise, you are inviting all sorts of yuck into your home!

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​Easy and Nutritious Bone Broth​

This recipe is one that I make multiple times a month. Then I either freeze or can the extra for use until I make the next batch! It's a great base for soups, is a wonderful replacement for water when making rice, and is even great to drink on its own! Use chicken or beef bones, whichever you prefer!

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​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!

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​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 and it's perfect every time!

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​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!

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​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!

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​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!

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​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 light maple syrup mix instead! This gives a nice natural sweetness to the berries, and the juice can be reduced for a syrup and used as well!

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​Canning Corn​

Whether you are growing it yourself, or you find a great local sale, being able to can your own corn is a great way to fill your pantry! It's a simple process and gives you the option to have cooked corn ready to heat up as a side, use in soups, or casseroles!

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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!

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~ Jason and Victoria