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!
💙 Growing Blackberries, The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies... and more
Growing Your Own BlackberriesIf you want an easy-to-grow fruit that will yield a large harvest year after year, blackberries are a great way to go! We've grown blackberries for the last 10 years, and I highly recommend them for gardeners of all levels. You can even grow them in a subdivision! Thick Chocolate Chip CookiesThese cookies are absolutely stuffed with chocolate and are completely dangerous (because they are addictive!) I freeze the dough balls so that we can have a few cookies whenever we want. They are the dessert item that my friends and family most often request! Easy Apricot Jam (Preserves)One 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! Classic Homemade Pizza CrustUnlike 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! Strawberry Zucchini Fruit LeatherHomemade 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! 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!
Double Crust Peach Cobbler Is there anything better in the summer than a warm peach cobbler with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top? This recipe is a family favorite and my mother-in-law's birthday request every spring! It comes together quickly and is a classic Southern dessert! Read More... Canning Peaches in Light Syrup It's peach season here! And while we make all the cobblers, crumbles, and jams that we can, we often can peach halves in light syrup to enjoy later. This recipe can be...
NEW: Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins I was asked to bring muffins to a function at the last-minute recently, and I knew these Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins would hit the spot! They are so light and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness! Perfect for any season and easy to make, they are a must try! Read More... Growing Pumpkins for Fall Having homegrown pumpkins in the fall is the BEST feeling! For decorating and baking, homegrown pumpkins are just superior! But, you have to plant them well...
Mom's Homemade Sweet Pickles My mom has the BEST sweet pickle recipe I have ever had... and I'm picky about my sweet pickles! They are flavorful and crisp, and perfect for our homemade chicken salad recipe (or just to snack on!). This recipe also includes a full video walkthrough! Read More... 5-Minute Peach Crumble This is my favorite summer recipe for using peaches when I'm in a hurry! I don't always have time to pull off a classic peach cobbler, so on those days, this easy-to-whip-up peach...