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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!

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Growing Your Own Blackberries If you want an easy-to-grow fruit that will yield a large harvest year after year, blackberries are a great way to go! We've grown blackberries for the last 10 years, and I highly recommend them for gardeners of all levels. You can even grow them in a subdivision! Read More... Thick Chocolate Chip Cookies These cookies are absolutely stuffed with chocolate and are completely dangerous (because they are addictive!) I freeze the dough balls so that we can have a...

Classic Homemade Pizza Crust Unlike my quick pizza crust that doesn't require yeast, this recipe is a delicious classic pizza crust with a double rise. It yields 2 finished crusts, but I like to double or triple it and make them in bulk for the freezer! Instructions for freezing are included in the post! Read More... Easy Apricot Jam (Preserves) One of my favorite things is harvesting peaches and apricots in the summer! This apricot jam is so easy to make and versatile! We use it on toast,...

Strawberry Zucchini Fruit Leather Homemade fruit leather is not only a delicious snack, but also a great way to sneak in some vegetables for otherwise picky eaters! This recipe is almost 100% zucchini, but you would never know it because it tastes JUST like strawberries! Get the easy recipe today! Read More... Canning Whole Figs 'Tis the season for figs! We love figs around here and we eat as many as we can fresh... then we can the rest! This recipe for canning whole figs is easy and...

Homemade Hot Dog Buns Just in time for summer... This recipe will help you learn exactly how to make your own hot dog buns! They are soft and fluffy, and easier than you think! I've included directions for einkorn flour and modern wheat, so this is a hot dog bun recipe for everyone! Read More... Homemade Snow Cone Syrup Made with real fruit, these snow cone syrups are bright and delicious, without any artificial dyes! I'm including 21 different recipes for you to try, broken down by color....

Hey Reader! New on the Site: Fresh Milled Banana Bread I'm so excited to share this new recipe with you today! It's an easy one-bowl recipe for the best banana bread using fresh milled flour. On heavy rotation in our house, I hope you love it as much as we do! Fresh Milled Banana Bread Recipe A few things about this banana bread: Only gets ONE bowl dirty 🙌 Oven-ready in 5 minutes Lightly sweetened with maple syrup Can be made with einkorn or any wheat berries you like! >> Get the super easy...

This ultimate mini muffin recipe is a go-to in our house! It’s simple, versatile, and perfect for creating many flavors with one base batter! Make these in bulk to freeze for later! If your mornings are anything like ours, a quick grab-and-go breakfast can be the difference between a peaceful start and complete chaos. That’s why I love this master mini muffin recipe—it’s easy, freezer-friendly, and gives you the option to make several flavors from just one batch of batter! There are SO many...

For over a year, I've been keeping a secret, and it's FINALLY time to share it with you all!! In March of 2024, two big things crossed my path, and I jumped at the opportunity to bring them BOTH to you! #1 - Creating A Modern Homestead: Traditional Skills for Real, Everyday Life For the last year, Lyons Press and I have been hard at work to bring you a beautiful, full-length, print book! It will be released August 5th, and if you pre-order directly from me, you will get a signed copy! Learn...

These creamy and delicious vegetable pot pies can be made as a whole pie or as hand pies for an easy-to-hold meal on the go. Stuffed with potatoes, celery, peas, and carrots, in a smooth sauce and surrounded by flakey pie crust... it's the best veggie pot pie you'll ever make! GET THE DETAILS: The Best Vegetable Pot Pie Even More Easy Dinner Ideas Easy Vegetable Soup Homemade Sloppy Joes Classic Homemade Lasagna

This homemade pancake mix is an easy way to enjoy fluffy, from-scratch pancakes without the extra effort. Keep it in your pantry for busy mornings or gift it to friends and family with our free printable tag sheet for a thoughtful homemade touch! GET THE DETAILS: Easy Homemade Pancake Dry Mix Even More Breakfast Ideas Cinnamon Roll Casserole Cheesy Bacon and Egg Hashbrown Casserole Classic Blueberry Muffins

These are the best homemade cinnamon rolls using fresh milled flour! These rolls boast a tender, fluffy texture, and a rich cinnamon flavor, and are topped with cream cheese icing. Use einkorn flour or any wheat variety! We love these cinnamon rolls as the nutrients from the whole grain are included! Though I tend to make my classic cinnamon rolls when we have friends and family around who aren't used to freshly milled flour. GET THE DETAILS: The Best Fresh Milled Cinnamon Rolls Even More...