The Seasonal Homestead

Flowers   |   Homesteading   |   Homemaking

The Homestead Journal

Recipes

Choose your season

Winter

Fall

Summer

Spring

Looking to cut costs and still keep your snacks clean, cozy, and full of protein? These Pecan Maple Protein Bites are your new favorite homestead treat. They’re quick to make, require no baking, and are packed with pantry staples like oats, peanut butter, pecans, and chia seeds. They’re naturally sweetened with maple syrup and include […]

Save Money by Making Your Snacks at Home — Pecan Maple Protein Bites Edition

There’s something about the aroma of cinnamon baking in the oven that instantly makes a house feel like home. Whether it’s a chilly morning with a cup of coffee or a slow afternoon with a warm mug of tea, these Cinnamon Swirl Muffins are the perfect sweet and comforting treat. Inspired by a classic cinnamon […]

Cinnamon Swirl Muffins: A Cozy Treat for Any Morning

There’s something incredibly comforting about a warm, homemade muffin—especially when it’s loaded with sweet mini chocolate chips. When you make homemade mini chocolate chip muffins at home, you’re not only creating a treat for your family, but you’re also saving money and avoiding the preservatives found in store-bought options. These mini chocolate chip muffins are […]

Homemade Mini Chocolate Chip Muffins: A Cozy, Budget-Friendly Treat

At the heart of this timeless recipe is the Amish bread starter, the foundation for the entire baking process. Unlike commercial yeast, the Amish bread starter relies on natural fermentation to leaven the dough, resulting in a unique flavor profile and a soft texture. It’s a living, breathing entity that requires care and attention, much […]

Amish Friendship Starter & Bread Recipe

Prepare your taste buds because I’m about to share a chocolate chip cookie recipe that will undoubtedly redefine your cookie experience. I am thrilled to present what I genuinely believe is the best cookie I have ever had, and today, I’m passing on the magic to you. The Ultimate Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookies: This recipe […]

Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you want help saving money on groceries or budget-friendly recipes follow along! We are sharing our favorite go-to meals that will help stretch your dollar and will be a family favorite! Cowboy candy chili:2lbs ground meat (we use beef or venison)1 quart of tomatoes sauceBroth (just enough for the consistency you like)1 pack of […]

Cowboy Candy Chili

Today, we unveil a delightful creation — Sourdough Bagels. Picture this: A Damp Raniy morning, cuddled up next to the comforting crackle of a cozy fire, with your favorite cup of tea of coffee and a perfectly toasted, homemade honey butter sourdough bagel. Does it get any better than that? Bake along with me a […]

Sourdough Bagels & Honey Butter

Explore the joy of baking with our go-to recipe for a simple yet charming rustic sourdough loaf. Ideal for those new to the art of sourdough, this creation demands minimal time and effort, leaving you with the delightful essence of authentic sourdough flavor. Recipe: Rustic Sourdough Loaf – View our overview video here What you […]

Rustic Sourdough Loaf

Since I started on the journey of all things sourdough I have been experimenting with all sorts of recipes and this one has landed in the ” Keep FOREVER” pile! My family inhaled them! I have made several batches to freeze for our upcoming family vacation too. You can use any fruit! I Have tried […]

Sourdough Raspberry Muffins

I’m excited to share with you one of the newest dinners to make the rotation at the cottage. This Chicken pot pie was the perfect dinner to create inside my winters kitchen or any season really! While I used mostly items I had frozen during the harvest this can be made while the ingredients are […]

Chicken Pot Pie In Our Winters Kitchen

Follow us on IG

Connect with us

Hang out with us over on Instagram for daily moments around the cottage