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Turn seasonal fresh and home-preserved foods into healthy snacks, dishes and meals using traditional cooking methods for ultimate nutrition.
Here you'll find everything from how to handle and store farm fresh eggs, to turning those eggs into delicious homemade egg noodles. How about delicious sourdough recipes like our favorite Parker House rolls? Don’t forget dessert! Here's our favorite Pumpkin Pie recipe (it doesn't have to be Fall to enjoy pumpkin pie!).
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Amish Breakfast Casserole (Easy Make Ahead Breakfast)
Hearty Amish Breakfast Casserole with bacon, eggs, cheese, and hash browns. Easy make-ahead breakfast for holidays or brunch.

Dry Soup Mix Recipe - Easy Homemade Cream Soup Base
Make this easy dry soup mix recipe for a creamy homemade soup base. No canned soup, pantry staples, ready in minutes.

Cultured Dairy Made Simple
Cultured dairy may sound complicated, but it’s actually one of the simplest traditional kitchen skills you can learn. In this post, I’ll explain what

The Secret to Reliable Bread
Making bread is one of those homesteading skills that feels simple on the surface and intimidating in practice. Many people try it once or

Sourdough Discard Tortillas (Soft, Easy Homemade Tortillas)
Make soft sourdough discard tortillas with simple pantry ingredients. A great way to use discard for homemade meals.

French Toast Soufflé Casserole
Enjoy this French toast soufflé recipe any day of the week with our simple, make-ahead instructions! It's rich and custardy and will keep you

Warm Citrus Salad With Farro and Honey Orange Dressing
This warm citrus salad with farro, caramelized onion, and honey orange dressing is bright, filling, and simple to make from scratch.

Restoring Cast Iron to Bring it Back to Life
Bring cast iron back to life! Learn how to restore cast iron to a smooth, nonstick finish with simple steps that work in any

Easy Frozen Green Pea Salad - A Classic Make-Ahead Side Dish
A simple frozen green pea salad with pantry staples. Creamy, crunchy, and ready in minutes for potlucks, dinners, or quick last-minute sides.

Traditional Apple Pie Recipe
This traditional apple pie recipe is just like Grandma used to make, complete with homemade flaky pie crust that you can store in the

The Life of a Pumpkin: From Seed to Pumpkin Pie
Over the last few years, Josh and I have really been focusing on learning how to be more efficient with our time on the

Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe (A Cozy Fall Favorite)
Make this hearty stuffed acorn squash recipe with wild rice and vegetables. Easy, nourishing, and perfect for fall or winter meal prep from scratch.