tried-and-true homestead recipes

baking, preserving, Everyday dinners, and seasonal sides
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– Canning –

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– BREAD –

– Soap –

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– Sourdough –

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July Farmhouse Classics

Preserving the harvest

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Berries
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PEACHES
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CUCUMBERS
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TOMATOES
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PEPPERRS
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PEars & PLUMS
About the Author

Hi, I’m Katie

I share simple, made-from-scratch recipes—lots of sourdough, old-fashioned baking, and garden-to-table meals.

I live on a small homestead in Virginia with my husband and three daughters, where I cook with what we grow and still make plenty of treats.

You’ll also find home and homestead ideas to help you enjoy the everyday.

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Learn to bake bread

A frugal and fulfilling hobby, yeast bread baking is one of my favorite things. Read these, then start baking.

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Sourdough Baking

The Basics

Confused by all of it? Don’t be. We’re just mixing, waiting, and baking.

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STARTER

All you need is flour and water to get started. And a little patience.

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MY Everyday Loaf

Everyone wants that round, crusty loaf. Here’s mine, step-by-step.

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DISCARD RECIPES
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SOURDOUGH BREAKFASTS
Sourdough DesssERTS
Sourdough Breads
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Basics to get you started baking, canning, and making soap.

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Bread Baking Essentials

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Favorite Canning Supplies

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Soap Making Tools