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!
๐ "Octobers" Printable, Easy Shepherd's Pie... and more!
โ"Octobers" Anne of Green Gables QuoteโFor more years than I can count, September has been a hard month for me and my family. So I'm always so grateful when October rolls around! I made this printable Anne of Green Gables quote to celebrate its arrival! It's free to download, if you want to celebrate too. โRead More...โ โ โEasy Homemade Shepherd's PieโThings are finally starting to cool off here (it's only in the 80's now!), so we are enjoying these cozy meals more often. Packed with potatoes, seasoned beef, and sauteed vegetables, this shepherd's pie is one of our favorite fall meals. We like to top it with an einkorn crust, but you can omit the crust completely for a Whole-30 variation! โRead More...โ โ โSafely Clean and Store Pecans!โWe are growing our own pecans now (we got 2 last year, ha!), but I grew up with large pecan trees all around us. I have fond memories of picking them up from the yard and snacking on them during the fall. If you're lucky enough to be surrounded by a pecan tree or two, here's what you need to know to safely harvest and store your pecans for eating. โRead More...โ โ โCanning ApplesauceโTake advantage of all the fall apple sales, and start canning your own applesauce! It's way easier than you think, comes together quickly, and has a depth of flavor that commercial applesauce just doesn't have! โRead More...โ โ โHomemade Caramel SauceโI'll admit, I love enjoying caramel in the fall, and this recipe makes that easier than ever! With only 4 simple ingredients, you can have fresh, thick, and smooth caramel sauce in just 10 minutes... dangerous, I know! โRead More...โ โ โCanning Sweet PotatoesโBetween now and the Thanksgiving holiday (at least in the USA), you should be able to snag sweet potatoes at a great discount! Grab them in bulk and can them for later. Or, if you're like us, and you grow your own sweet potatoes, but don't have a root cellar, then canning is a great alternative! This recipe is canned in a very light syrup, though you can also process sweet potatoes in water. Just note that they will lose a lot of flavor if a bit of sweetness isn't added to the water! โRead More...โ โ โCranberry Pecan Chocolate Chip CookiesโFull Disclosure: Be careful about making this recipe, because your husband might decide it's the only way he is willing to eat chocolate chip cookies in the fall! In all seriousness, though, these cookies are a wonderful combination of fall flavors that everyone can enjoy! โRead More...โ โ โHomemade Graham CrackersโMaking your own graham crackers is such a fun project for the fall! We use these for fireside s'mores, as the base for cheesecakes, or just to munch on with some apples and cream cheese! No matter how you like to eat them, having a big batch on hand is a great idea! These can be made with all-purpose einkorn flour or modern wheat. NOTE: These cracker cutters will be back in stock for the Holidays! โRead More...โ โ โCozy Honeycomb Scarf PatternโFrom baby gifts, to Christmas presents, or just a new sweater for my son... There are always at least 3 fiber arts projects in the works here! And this honeycomb scarf pattern is one of my favorites! It's super cozy and doesn't take too long to whip up! Get the free pattern today! โRead More...โ โ โHow to Make Bacon in the OvenโSince we make almost all of our meals from scratch, I love finding ways to make that process faster and cleaner! That's why for the last 15+ years, we've been cooking our bacon in the oven. Here is our full process for crispy or soft (but fully cooked) bacon! Perfect for feeding a crowd, or making in bulk for baking! โRead More...โ โ โHomemade Chicken Noodle SoupโWhether you are gluten-free, einkorn, or going low-carb, this recipe for chicken noodle soup can be adapted to whatever you need! And, I've included the directions for making this from a whole chicken (including making the broth), or making it with pre-made broth. And, you can even pressure can this for later! Be sure to make this power-house of a recipe soon! โRead More...โ โ 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!
Easy Knitted Sweaters(for the whole family) Over the last 15 years, I have perfected this easy sweater pattern. Whether you want to make a 2T for a toddler, or have a 3XL adult you want to knit for... this pattern does it all! Leave the initial off if you just want a beautiful sweater, or add the first name initial for a personalized touch! This pattern has been made by hundreds of you, and I've made it myself over 30x in various sizes and colors. Grab your copy today, and you'll be making...
Pumpkin Hand Pies The perfect embodiment of autumn flavors, these hand pies are like pumpkin pie you can eat on the go! Filled with warm spices and creamy pumpkin, you can make these for a crowd, or freeze them for later! With just a dash of sweetener in the whole batch, these also make a delicious fall breakfast without any guilt! Read More... FMF Cinnamon Rolls So tender and fluffy, you'll never believe these are made with fresh milled flour! We use einkorn berries, but you can use whatever...
Canning Cherries for Pie I love canning things to make my life easier in the future, and cherries are no exception! If you are growing them yourself, save this recipe for next year, or consider buying them in bulk from suppliers who offer them year-round. We like to pour these over a homemade cheesecake, use them for cherry pie, or just enjoy them from the jar! Read More... Easy Vegetable Soup If you have canned vegetables on the shelf, this soup takes less than 5 minutes to pull together....