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 Mozzarella, Drying & Storing Fresh Figs... and more
βDrying & Storing Fresh FigsβWhether you are growing them yourself, getting them from the store, or being gifted them by others... Fresh figs are a delight this time of year! I like to dehydrate them in halves for an amazing salad topping, but you can also dry them whole like plums! Get the full details for drying and storing figs in this post! βRead More...β β βHomemade MozzarellaβYou don't need anything but milk and vinegar for this recipe, making it a great recipe to add to your wheelhouse! "Real" mozzarella is made with rennet, but I can't always find that. So I love making this recipe instead. It's perfect for slicing and shredding, and we often use it in homemade lasagna! βRead More...β β βGrowing Your Own BlackberriesβIf 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! βRead More...β β βThick Chocolate Chip CookiesβThese 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! βRead More...β β βEasy Apricot Jam (Preserves)βOne 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! βRead More...β β βClassic Homemade Pizza CrustβUnlike 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! 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!
Hey Reader! Fresh herbs can make all the difference when cooking! Plus, they are just amazing to have in your home. However, if you live in an area that doesnβt allow for planting year-round, fresh herbs are only readily available during the summer and fall months. In such cases, your only option may be growing your own indoor herb garden. Successful indoor herb gardening doesnβt work with all herb types though, so check out this list for all the herbs that thrive in low-light and indoor...
Now is the perfect time to plan your garden... no matter where you live! We've all seen the cost of food these days... It's going up nearly every day! So, maybe you're thinking that having a little garden in the back would be a good idea? And while you could learn to stretch your food budget and save money on food at the grocery store, having homegrown food is going to give you a higher quality product, more nutrient-dense foods, and the satisfaction of having grown it yourself! Get my...
With so many people saving money in January after the holidays, it's also a great time to save money by spending a bit on these food sales. January has a lot of really great sales on non-perishable food items. If youβre paying attention, you can fill up your pantry for a fraction of the cost! Letβs take a look at some of the best things to stock up on during January food sales. GET THE DETAILS: Foods to Buy in Bulk this January We do a lot of bulk food buying throughout the year. If it's a...