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!
π Homemade Hamburger Buns, Growing Zucchini... and more
βHomemade Hamburger BunsβLight and airy, and seriously delicious, these homemade hamburger buns are a staple here during the summer. We make a double batch and freeze them for easy access. This recipe calls for einkorn flour, but you can make it with any all-purpose wheat you prefer! βRead More...β β βSuccessfully Grow ZucchiniβHands down, one of the vegetables we eat the MOST during the summer, zucchini is not only delicious but so easy to grow! Plus, a single plant can keep your whole family eating zucchini for months! We keep it simple by pan-searing our diced zucchini and serving it over jasmine rice. Easy and so good! βRead More...β β βHow to Store Bulk Flour (the right way!)βI love buying flour in bulk. It's a great way to save money and build up a long-term food supply at the same time! But there are a few things that you need to know before just dumping the flour in a bag and calling it good. Or worse, just leaving it in the pantry! Get all the details in this post (includes a video as well!). βRead More...β β βEasy Homemade Potato ChipsβThis is the perfect recipe as we move into summer! Whether you just want to enjoy them at home or need something tasty for your next BBQ... these hit the spot every time! Fried in coconut oil, they are the BEST potato chips you'll ever have! βRead More...β β β7 Easy Water Bath Canning RecipeβIf you're new to canning but want to give it a try - these 7 water bath canning recipes are a great place to start! You don't need any previous experience or special equipment (just a large pot), but you will love the results! These tried-and-true recipes include something for everyone! βRead More...β β βMint Chocolate Chip Ice CreamβWe love a good pint of homemade ice cream around here, and this one is always top of the list! Honey-sweetened and free from all dyes, this recipe is amazing! If you want to use sugar or maple syrup instead, you absolutely can. You really can't go wrong with this recipe! βRead More...β β 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!
How to Store Bulk Flour (the right way!) I love buying flour in bulk. It's a great way to save money and build up a long-term food supply at the same time! But there are a few things that you need to know before just dumping the flour in a bag and calling it good. Or worse, just leaving it in the pantry! Get all the details in this post (includes a video as well!). Read More... Easy Homemade Potato Chips This is the perfect recipe as we move into summer! Whether you just want to enjoy them at...
7 Easy Water Bath Canning Recipe If you're new to canning but want to give it a try - these 7 water bath canning recipes are a great place to start! You don't need any previous experience or special equipment (just a large pot), but you will love the results! These tried-and-true recipes include something for everyone! Read More... Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream We love a good pint of homemade ice cream around here, and this one is always top of the list! Honey-sweetened and free from all...
Homemade Focaccia Bread Light and airy, and seriously delicious, this is one of my favorite summer recipes! We like to make this recipe for ballgame weekends and turn it into sandwiches! My favorite combo is turkey, cheese, mustard, and avocado! Make it with einkorn or any wheat! Read More... Successfully Grow Peppers My grandfather loved peppers of all kinds. He always had a huge crop of them and kept them himself until he passed about 10 years ago. Now it's our turn to keep the garden...