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!
πStrawberry Zucchini Fruit Leather, Canning Figs... and more
βStrawberry Zucchini Fruit LeatherβHomemade fruit leather is not only a delicious snack, but also a great way to sneak in some vegetables for otherwise picky eaters! This recipe is almost 100% zucchini, but you would never know it because it tastes JUST like strawberries! Get the easy recipe today! βRead More...β β βCanning Whole Figsβ'Tis the season for figs! We love figs around here and we eat as many as we can fresh... then we can the rest! This recipe for canning whole figs is easy and delicious. Plus, I'm including several recipes for how to use them after they are canned! βRead More...β β βHomemade Hot Dog BunsβJust in time for summer... This recipe will help you learn exactly how to make your own hot dog buns! They are soft and fluffy, and easier than you think! I've included directions for einkorn flour and modern wheat, so this is a hot dog bun recipe for everyone! βRead More...β β βHomemade Snow Cone SyrupβMade with real fruit, these snow cone syrups are bright and delicious, without any artificial dyes! I'm including 21 different recipes for you to try, broken down by color. And there is also a video showing exactly how to make this recipe! βRead more...β β βCanning Strawberry JamβThis recipe is my FAVORITE one to share with new canners! It's super simple and unbelievably delicious. Whether you are just starting or have been canning for years... this tried-and-true recipe for strawberry jam is the perfect addition to any pantry! βRead more...β β βCrochet Spiderweb Baby BlanketβI love keeping a few of these blankets on hand to give to new mothers! This crochet baby blanket is a classic pattern that is gender neutral. You can make it in any color, and it comes together in just a few days! Get the full pattern for FREE in this 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!
Growing Your Own Blackberries If 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! Read More... Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies These 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...
Classic Homemade Pizza Crust Unlike 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! Read More... Easy Apricot Jam (Preserves) One 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,...
Homemade Hot Dog Buns Just in time for summer... This recipe will help you learn exactly how to make your own hot dog buns! They are soft and fluffy, and easier than you think! I've included directions for einkorn flour and modern wheat, so this is a hot dog bun recipe for everyone! Read More... Homemade Snow Cone Syrup Made with real fruit, these snow cone syrups are bright and delicious, without any artificial dyes! I'm including 21 different recipes for you to try, broken down by color....