​Growing Your Own Blackberries​If 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! ​Read More...​ ​ ​Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies​These 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! ​Read More...​ ​ ​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! ​Read More...​ ​ ​Classic Homemade Pizza Crust​Unlike 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! ​Read More...​ ​ ​Strawberry Zucchini Fruit Leather​Homemade 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! ​Read More...​ ​ 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 |
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Mom's Chicken Salad This is the recipe I ask for on my birthday, when I'm sick or sad, or when we are celebrating something big. It's one of my all-time favorite meals, and it's sure to be a favorite in your family too! Packed with sweet pickles, apples, and green onions, this recipe is a classic summer staple! Read More... Turn Squash into Flour! Stop giving away your extra squash and zucchini! Turn it into flour instead! You can then use this flour to make bread, brownies, cookies, and...
Canning Green Beans This recipe gets hundreds of thousands of visits each season, and it's easy to understand why! It's a tried-and-true method for canning green beans that doesn't require blanching and yields delicious, firm results! If you are growing green beans or buying them in bulk, this canning recipe is a must-have! Read More... Growing Cucumbers We love growing cucumbers around here! They are so easy to care for and are perfect for snacking, feeding to the chickens, and turning into...
NEW: Easy Egg Bites Master Recipe With all the homestead work to do during the summer, I like to make sure we have an easy and filling breakfast on hand. These egg-bites are also the perfect, make-ahead recipe to use our extra eggs! You can customize them to your family's favorite mix-ins, and then freeze them for later! Read More... Christmas Gifts to Start NOW! I know, I know! It's still way too early to think about Christmas, right? Well, not if you want to give some handmade gifts this...