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 Yogurt, Homemade Ricotta Cheese... and more!
The Best Homemade YogurtI used to think that yogurt was some epic effort that only the best homesteaders could pull off. But then I gave it a try, and it's almost completely foolproof! If you want to make your own thick yogurt, this is the best recipe to use! Homemade Ricotta CheeseAnother classic dairy item that is so easy to make yourself! With just some milk, lemon juice, and a little salt, you can have homemade ricotta in just 20 minutes! I use this in my homemade lasagna and it's perfect every time! How to Stretch Ground BeefGrocery prices are insane right now, so knowing how to make a pound of ground beef last longer is a great skill to have! Here are my favorite ways to stretch meat with healthy fillings that my family doesn't even notice! Canning Broth (Beef or Chicken)We love fresh homemade broth around here. But I also love having broth on the shelf that I can grab and use any time! It's great for soups, stuffing, drinking on its own, and so much more! Homemade Pasta (without a machine!)As much as I love my pasta machine, there are days when I just don't want to clean it. And before I even had one, this shaped pasta is one that I loved to make with my son! It's the texture of playdough and is so fun to shape! Canning Blueberries in Maple SyrupMy son loved the book Blueberries for Sal when he was growing up. So we decided to start canning blueberries together in the summer/fall. But we wanted to skip the sugar, so we used a light maple syrup mix instead! This gives a nice natural sweetness to the berries, and the juice can be reduced for a syrup and used as well! Canning CornWhether you are growing it yourself, or you find a great local sale, being able to can your own corn is a great way to fill your pantry! It's a simple process and gives you the option to have cooked corn ready to heat up as a side, use in soups, or casseroles! How to Dry and Use Carrot GreensIf you grow your own carrots, knowing how to dry and use the carrot greens will add so much more food to your carrot harvest! Don't just throw the greens away (or to the chickens), keep them for yourself instead. We love using them for tea! Easy Chocolate CupcakesPerfect for a birthday party, or just because, these chocolate cupcakes are so rich and fluffy! Topped with a classic chocolate icing, these are an instant favorite! Can be made with einkorn flour or any all-purpose wheat flour. Canning Dry BeansComplete with a full video tutorial, this recipe for canning dry beans is safe and easy! I love having home-canned beans on the shelf to mix into soups, or so I can whip up a batch of cornbread and have an easy dinner! 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!
How to Stretch Ground Beef Grocery prices are insane right now, so knowing how to make a pound of ground beef last longer is a great skill to have! Here are my favorite ways to stretch meat with healthy fillings that my family doesn't even notice! Read More... Canning Broth (Beef or Chicken) We love fresh homemade broth around here. But I also love having broth on the shelf that I can grab and use any time! It's great for soups, stuffing, drinking on its own, and so much more! Read More......
Homemade Pasta (without a machine!) As much as I love my pasta machine, there are days when I just don't want to clean it. And before I even had one, this shaped pasta is one that I loved to make with my son! It's the texture of playdough and is so fun to shape! Read More... Canning Blueberries in Maple Syrup My son loved the book Blueberries for Sal when he was growing up. So we decided to start canning blueberries together in the summer/fall. But we wanted to skip the sugar, so we used a...
Canning Corn Whether you are growing it yourself, or you find a great local sale, being able to can your own corn is a great way to fill your pantry! It's a simple process and gives you the option to have cooked corn ready to heat up as a side, use in soups, or casseroles! Read More... How to Dry and Use Carrot Greens If you grow your own carrots, knowing how to dry and use the carrot greens will add so much more food to your carrot harvest! Don't just throw the greens away (or to the...