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!
🧇 The BEST Homemade Waffles, Roasted Tomato Sauce for Canning... and more!
The Best Homemade Waffles!Light and fluffy, these waffles are a weekly occurrence for us! We even make them in bulk to freeze for easy meals on busy mornings. You can make this recipe with einkorn or any all-purpose wheat. We are using freshly milled einkorn and it's still perfect! Roasted Tomato Sauce for CanningRecently, I shared my favorite recipe for a simple tomato sauce canning recipe. But if you want to spice things up (literally), this roasted tomato sauce with olive oil and garlic is the perfect base for sauce, soup, and chili! Is Having a Freeze Dryer Worth it??Over 5 years ago, we bought a Harvest Right freeze dryer... but was it worth it? In this post, I break down the dollars and cents of owning your own so that you can decide if it's right for your family. It's not right for everyone, so if you've been on the fence, this post will help you decide! Homemade Seasoned SaltI can't count the bottles of Lawry's Seasoned Salt we went through when I was a kid... it was a staple in our home! And now it's a new kind of staple... a homemade one! Just like my homemade Ranch seasoning mix and my homemade BBQ chip seasoning, this recipe for seasoned salt is easy to whip up and even easier to enjoy! Easy Homemade BrowniesIf you love a classic bakery brownie with crispy edges and a gooey center - but one that isn't "death by chocolate", then this brownie is for you! It's a one-bowl recipe, so it's perfect for enjoying anytime. Plus, it's oven-ready in just 5 minutes! Best Pollinator Plants for Your GardenBees, birds, and other bugs are essential for a thriving garden! While there are many bugs that are not helpful or essential, beneficial pollinators will help increase your garden yield! Learn which plants to add to your outdoor spaces to encourage them to join your gardening efforts! Sourdough Cinnamon Raisin BreadConfession: My sourdough starter is named Agnes and I love her. And, since fall is just around the corner (I hope!), this sourdough cinnamon raisin loaf is a great way to welcome (or encourage) cooler weather! It's an easy and delicious recipe that the whole family will love! 9 Ways to Preserve CucumbersIf you're like me, you probably have more cucumbers than you know what to do with... and there are only so many jars of pickles a person can eat. So, I've pulled together this list of recipes that will allow you to preserve your cucumbers for later (with and without pickling!) 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!
5 Fun Recipes for LARGE Zucchini Have you ever gone out to harvest zucchini, only to find a monster under one of the leaves? Well, hang on to those and try one of these recipes instead! Specifically for large zucchinis, these are a great way to avoid food waste! Read More... 3 Easy Ways to Compost The heat of summer is starting to wane here, and we are looking towards our fall garden! If you too are starting to look at fall gardening tasks, may I suggest a compost project? Here are 3 easy...
Hey Reader! New on the Site: Chick-Fil-A Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing Fresh and creamy, this homemade dressing is so easy to make! Just a few minutes of effort and you'll have your own Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing to drizzle over salad, add to wraps, or dip chicken nuggets into! Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing If you're anything like me and have fond memories around Chick-Fil-A (my favorite treat meal when I was growing up), but want to use better ingredients, this recipe is for you! Made with your...
Is Having a Freeze Dryer Worth it?? Over 5 years ago, we bought a Harvest Right freeze dryer... but was it worth it? In this post, I break down the dollars and cents of owning your own so that you can decide if it's right for your family. It's not right for everyone, so if you've been on the fence, this post will help you decide! Read More... Homemade Seasoned Salt I can't count the bottles of Lawry's Seasoned Salt we went through when I was a kid... it was a staple in our home! And now it's...