Opening a jar of tomato sauce you put up last summer and turning it into something brand new is one of the most rewarding things you can do in a from scratch kitchen. That is exactly what we are doing today on the homestead. We are making homemade ketchup and barbecue sauce completely from scratch, […]

When bananas sit a little too long on the counter and no one reaches for them fresh, this is the recipe we turn to. It uses simple staples we always keep stocked and comes together quickly without anything fancy. This easy banana bread from the pantry has become a quiet go-to in our home. It […]

Over the years, we have gone over our list of cleaners that we make at home, and today I’m sharing them all in one place. What we do differently is keep a small batch of core ingredients on hand that can be used to make multiple products. That way, we are not bringing in a […]

There is something about winter that pulls us back into the kitchen. The days are shorter. The light is softer. The house feels quieter. And suddenly, meals become less about convenience and more about comfort. On cold winter afternoons, when the snow sits quietly outside and the kitchen feels warm, homemade pasta is what I […]

Soft, Fluffy, and Made for Everyday Life Bread making has a way of settling the whole house. On winter mornings I warm the milk, sprinkle in the yeast, and the quiet kitchen begins to feel alive again. The counters are cool, the windows are frosted, and the dough feels soft beneath my hands. It is […]

When most people think about gardening, they picture spring: planting seeds, turning the soil, and watching little green shoots push through the earth. But here on the homestead, I’ve learned that fall garden prep is just as important if not more important than the work we do in spring. This past year was my first […]

Apple season is one of the most rewarding times on the homestead. Our trees give us bushels of fruit, and while we eat plenty fresh, most of them are destined for preserving. This year, without a cider press, we made apple cider right on the stovetop. Using a simple method with boiling bags and a […]

Fall is approaching, which means winter is soon after. To make a dent in our spring planting and get the earliest blooms for the spring season, a bit of work starts now! We start many of these seeds indoors, plant them out in the fall, and let them do the work through the winter to […]

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 […]

In a world where time is of the essence, finding quick and budget-friendly recipes can be a game-changer. Thanks to that_1870s_homestead, we’ve stumbled upon a basic canned beans recipe that not only saves money but also eliminates the need for long soaking and cooking times. Join us as we share the secrets behind this time-saving […]