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!
Mom's Chicken Salad This is the recipe I ask for on my birthday, when I'm sick or sad, or when we are celebrating something big. It's one of my all-time favorite meals, and it's sure to be a favorite in your family too! Packed with sweet pickles, apples, and green onions, this recipe is a classic summer staple! Read More... Turn Squash into Flour! Stop giving away your extra squash and zucchini! Turn it into flour instead! You can then use this flour to make bread, brownies, cookies, and...
Canning Green Beans This recipe gets hundreds of thousands of visits each season, and it's easy to understand why! It's a tried-and-true method for canning green beans that doesn't require blanching and yields delicious, firm results! If you are growing green beans or buying them in bulk, this canning recipe is a must-have! Read More... Growing Cucumbers We love growing cucumbers around here! They are so easy to care for and are perfect for snacking, feeding to the chickens, and turning into...
NEW: Easy Egg Bites Master Recipe With all the homestead work to do during the summer, I like to make sure we have an easy and filling breakfast on hand. These egg-bites are also the perfect, make-ahead recipe to use our extra eggs! You can customize them to your family's favorite mix-ins, and then freeze them for later! Read More... Christmas Gifts to Start NOW! I know, I know! It's still way too early to think about Christmas, right? Well, not if you want to give some handmade gifts this...