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!
Old Fashioned Hummingbird Cake
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A classic take on the beloved dessert Hummingbird Cake. It's a staple in Southern kitchens and is known for its moist crumb, tropical flavors, and irresistible cream cheese frosting. This recipe is simple to whip up and is perfect for special occasions! You can make this cake recipe with einkorn flour, or any all-purpose wheat! GET THE RECIPE: Old Fashioned Hummingbird Cake Even More Delicious Desserts Here are a few more of my favorite dessert recipes for you to try next! |
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!
Orange Clove Beeswax Candles If you've been reducing artificial chemicals and fragrances in your home, these DIY candles are for you! No soy base, but instead pure beeswax and natural scents create the perfect fall scent without the headache! When I recently priced buying equivalent beeswax and natural-scented candles, they were over $30! So, make your own instead, know what is in them, and enjoy! Read More... 5 Healthy Halloween Snacks "Spooky season" is upon us, and these adorable Halloween...
Sweet Einkorn Cornbread There is a classic debate over adding sugar to cornbread. Around here, we like both, but for different pairings! This recipe for sweet cornbread can be made with einkorn flour or any modern wheat - and does include some sugar! We like to pair this recipe with a big pot of cowboy beans, but it's great on its own too! Read More... Harvest & Store Sweet Potatoes Did you plant sweet potatoes this year? If so, then it's likely just about time to check them! Depending on...
Canning Sweet Potatoes Between 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...