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!
💖 Water Bath Canning for Beginners, Dye-Free Rainbow Pops... and more!
Water Bath Canning for BeginnersIf you've never done any type of canning before, it can be a little intimidating! But, it's actually quite simple. You don't even need any special equipment! Read this beginner's guide and learn how to can your own jams, jellies, pickles, and more! Dye-Free Rainbow PopsiclesIt's starting to get even hotter as the summer wears on, so it's time to make some more all natural popsicles! My son and his cousins all love these adorable dye-free "rainbow" pops (and they are so easy to make!) Adding Chickens to Your GardenThinking of adding chickens to your garden to help with pests? Here are a few things we've learned about keeping chickens near your produce over the years! There are many pros and cons to consider before you act. Best Ever Homemade LemonadeAlmost 20 years ago, my friend Melissa shared her recipe for homemade lemonade - and it was the best lemonade I'd ever had! So, I asked if I could write it up to share with you, and she said yes! This is a great summer treat that does have sugar in it! But you could substitute the sugar for maple syrup, or any other sweetener you prefer. Troubleshooting EinkornIf you are new to einkorn, or just having issues getting the texture and taste the way you want it to be? Then this post on working with einkorn is for you! Get the best tips for success using einkorn today! Homemade Peach JamThis peach jam (or peach butter) is so silky smooth and perfectly peachy! It's easy to make and even easier to eat. We love to have it over toasted bread, or homemade biscuits... though my son could eat it by the bowlful! Enjoy this fresh, freeze it, or can it for a shelf-stable treat! Southern Fried OkraWe LOVE fried okra around here, and with the amount that the garden brings in daily, we have it often. We also bread and freeze it for frying later! Whether you are looking to make a single serving or process through a garden worth of okra, this recipe is a classic! 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! New on the Site: German Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe Made in a 10x15" pan (or on a cookie sheet), this recipe is large enough for a crowd but doesn't have any of the extra layering steps! Serve this right from the pan! Make these with einkorn or any all-purpose wheat flour. German Chocolate Sheet Cake Recipe Packed with all the classic flavors of a traditional German Chocolate Cake, with a fraction of the effort, this cake is ready to eat in less than 45 minutes! We recently had a...
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...