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!
🍑 Peach Jam, Troubleshooting Einkorn... and more!
Troubleshooting EinkornIf you are new to einkorn, or just having issues getting the texture and taste the way you want it to be? Then this post on working with einkorn is for you! Get the best tips for success using einkorn today! Homemade Peach JamThis peach jam (or peach butter) is so silky smooth and perfectly peachy! It's easy to make and even easier to eat. We love to have it over toasted bread, or homemade biscuits... though my son could eat it by the bowlful! Enjoy this fresh, freeze it, or can it for a shelf-stable treat! Southern Fried OkraWe LOVE fried okra around here, and with the amount that the garden brings in daily, we have it often. We also bread and freeze it for frying later! Whether you are looking to make a single serving or process through a garden worth of okra, this recipe is a classic! Homemade Pickling SpicesDepending on where you are, it's likely that you have a lot of growing season ahead of you still! That means there are still lots of cucumbers to process! Switch things up a bit with your own homemade blend of pickling spices! Green Grape PieWhen 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! Growing Winter SquashAs 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. Homemade TortillasI'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! Canning Dill PicklesI 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! Classic Carrot Raisin SaladGrowing 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! 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! New on the Site: Loaded Potato Taco Bowl While it might sound like an odd combination, this is one of the best and most filling, grain-free meals I've made in a long time! Loaded Potato Taco Bowl A few things I love about this recipe: Ready in 30 Minutes – Even if you don't have potatoes cooked, or ground beef browned, this recipe comes together so quickly! Perfect Make-Ahead Recipe – All the parts refrigerate and reheat so well, this is a great option for weekly meal prep! Only a...
Southern Fried Okra We LOVE fried okra around here, and with the amount that the garden brings in daily, we have it often. We also bread and freeze it for frying later! Whether you are looking to make a single serving or process through a garden worth of okra, this recipe is a classic! Read More... Homemade Pickling Spices Depending on where you are, it's likely that you have a lot of growing season ahead of you still! That means there are still lots of cucumbers to process! Switch things up...
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...