​Green Grape Pie​

When my son was about 5 years old, he asked for a green grape pie. I had never heard of such a thing, but I decided on a simple recipe and got to work. I told my dad about the strange request as the pie was baking, and he started laughing. Apparently, it had been his grandfather's (my son's great-great-grandfather) favorite dessert! After we tried the finished pie, my dad said it tasted just like the one his grandmother had made when he was a kid!

Sweetened with maple syrup and surrounded by a flaky crust, this recipe is a winner!

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​Growing Winter Squash​

As hard as it is to believe, it's time to start planning for fall and winter produce! This post from the archives will give you all the information you need to grow a successful harvest and properly store your winter squash for use during the season.

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​Homemade Tortillas​

I'm sharing the secret to making super soft homemade tortillas! Growing up in Texas, Tex-Mex is a staple for our family... and when we switched to einkorn flour a decade ago, I knew that making the perfect flour tortilla was my new goal! It's easier than you think, and can be made with einkorn flour or any all-purpose wheat!

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​Canning Dill Pickles​

I love a good crunchy dill pickle! And when they've come from my own garden, so much the better! This recipe for homemade dill pickles can be made as spears or slices, depending on your preference, and is always a great side dish or condiment for the grilling!

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​Classic Carrot Raisin Salad​

Growing up, I always loved carrot raisin salad, but my grandmother said it was full of sugar! And maybe it was back in the 80's (oof, that hurts to say), but this version packs all the same flavors with only a tiny amount of natural sweetener! It's the perfect side dish for any occasion!

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​5 Things I Wish I'd Done Before the Harvest​

Harvest season always catches me off guard... but when I can remember, these are the things I try to do before our first harvest of the season! Whether this is your first harvest season or your twentieth, these tips will help you with the (sometimes) overwhelming process of harvesting and preserving the garden.

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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!

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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!

We will be back with another newsletter soon, so stay tuned!

~ Jason and Victoria