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 Perfect Classic Egg Salad
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While I can't say that I've always loved eggs in general, this egg salad was perfection from the first moment I tried it! A wonderful way to use up eggs during the heavy laying seasons (if you have chickens) or just an easy-to-make staple to have on hand... you can't go wrong here! This is the best classic egg salad recipe with creamy dressing and a hint of dill. Serve this on warm bread or on its own for a delicious and hearty meal any time! GET THE RECIPE: Classic Egg Salad Even More Classic Recipes To Try |
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!
Canning Potatoes Many people have asked me why I can potatoes. "Why not just store them in your root cellar?" Well, in hot and humid climates, like the one I live in, that isn't really an option. Potatoes go bad even in my concrete and fairly cool pantry in just a few weeks! So to maximize their usefulness, we can them! This makes them perfect for dumping into soups or roasts, frying for breakfast potatoes, or even turning into mashed potatoes. Give this process a try and I'm sure you'll love...
DIY Baking Powder As someone who is allergic to many things, it's sometimes hard to find basic ingredients that are made without fillers. That goes for things like baking powder as well! So, I had to figure out how to make my own (and guess what, it's easy!). Now I'm sharing the recipe with you! It's easy to whip up and you'll never have to buy it again! Read More... Best Apple Trees for the South Chill hours are a requirement for apple trees to successfully produce apples... but what if you...
Homemade Apple Butter (+ Canning) You don't *have* to can this recipe, but it's a great option to have on the shelf during the fall and winter months. Plus, you can give it away to friends and family for an easy gift! Make this in the crockpot or on the stove, and then follow the optional canning instructions to make it shelf-stable! Read More... Thick & Creamy Potato Soup I learned this recipe when I was 15 and working in the local coffee shop. Now, for the last 25+ years, I've been...