A Modern Homestead - Traditional Skills for Real Life

Traditional skills for

real. modern. everyday life.

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Finished vegetable frittata being served in a cast-iron skillet

Easy Vegetable Frittata

Finished homemade baked potato in oven finished with butter, cheese, sour cream, and chives.

Classic Baked Potatoes in the Oven

Canning Strawberry Jam

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Einkorn Bread Machine Sandwich Bread

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Einkorn Hawaiian Rolls

Hawaiian Roll Sliders

Baked Potatoes in the Oven

Easy Vegetable Frittata

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20 Egg Recipes for Spring

Growing Your Own Food

Learn the easiest beginning gardening method for growing your own vegetables! It’s perfect for any climate, even hot and dry areas! Grow enough food to feed your whole family!

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Homemade Ranch Dressing

Here’s my recipe for the best homemade ranch dressing you’ll ever have, in less than 2 minutes! It can also be made using ANY MILK you want, so this can be completely dairy-free if you want.

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How to Make Bacon

Learn how to make bacon from scratch in a smoker, oven, or grill. Curing bacon at home is a great way to make bacon better than ever with this maple bacon recipe!

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Home Freeze Dried Foods in mason jars on a wooden counter

Guide to Freeze Drying

Looking to know more about the Harvest Right freeze dryer? This machine makes it easy to create freeze-dried food at home! Plus my review after 5 years of use!

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Hi! I’m Victoria.

nice to meet you!

My family currently homesteads in Central Texas. A few of my favorite things include baking, crafting, and living off the land.

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