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!
π₯The RIGHT Way to Store Flour, Homemade Potato Chips... and more
βHow to Store Bulk Flour (the right way!)βI love buying flour in bulk. It's a great way to save money and build up a long-term food supply at the same time! But there are a few things that you need to know before just dumping the flour in a bag and calling it good. Or worse, just leaving it in the pantry! Get all the details in this post (includes a video as well!). βRead More...β β βEasy Homemade Potato ChipsβThis is the perfect recipe as we move into summer! Whether you just want to enjoy them at home or need something tasty for your next BBQ... these hit the spot every time! Fried in coconut oil, they are the BEST potato chips you'll ever have! βRead More...β β β7 Easy Water Bath Canning RecipeβIf you're new to canning but want to give it a try - these 7 water bath canning recipes are a great place to start! You don't need any previous experience or special equipment (just a large pot), but you will love the results! These tried-and-true recipes include something for everyone! βRead More...β β βMint Chocolate Chip Ice CreamβWe love a good pint of homemade ice cream around here, and this one is always top of the list! Honey-sweetened and free from all dyes, this recipe is amazing! If you want to use sugar or maple syrup instead, you absolutely can. You really can't go wrong with this recipe! βRead More...β β βHomemade Focaccia BreadβLight and airy, and seriously delicious, this is one of my favorite summer recipes! We like to make this recipe for ballgame weekends and turn it into sandwiches! My favorite combo is turkey, cheese, mustard, and avocado! Make it with einkorn or any wheat! βRead More...β β βSuccessfully Grow PeppersβMy grandfather loved peppers of all kinds. He always had a huge crop of them and kept them himself until he passed about 10 years ago. Now it's our turn to keep the garden alive, and it's been a great adventure! If you want all the best information for growing peppers (hot and sweet alike!), then this is the post you need! 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!
Hey Reader! I love making homemade desserts for the various birthdays we have in our family, and everyone has their favorite. For my husband, it's this easy 1930's chocolate cake. My son loves homemade chocolate glazed donuts... and my father-in-law always loves a red velvet cake! Made without any artificial dyes, this red velvet cupcake recipe is a winner! They have already been requested for Valentine's Day, too! Easy Red Velvet Cupcakes βββββ "I really loved these! The fact that they are...
Hey Reader! New on the site: Super Fluffy Sweet Potato Muffins These Sweet Potato Muffins are a super soft and fluffy breakfast option that are packed with fresh sweet potatoes and a bit of dark chocolate. It's our new go-to for busy mornings, and they freeze very well, so you can make them in bulk! Fluffy Sweet Potato Muffins Naturally sweetened, packed with fresh sweet potatoes, cinnamon, and a bit of dark chocolate, these are sure to be a new favorite in your family too! Here are a few...
Hey Reader! Tex-Mex is one of my favorite cuisines, which makes sense as I'm a tenth-generation Texan. But finding out I was allergic to the pesticides used on conventional corn meant that I had to give it up almost 2 decades ago! So now, we make our own Tex-Mex at home with organic corn products, and honestly, it's as good as anything I've ever had in even the best restaurants! This Tex-Mex inspired Cheese Enchilada Recipe is absolutely the BEST! Enchiladas are easier than you think β corn...