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Practical Homemaking Tips

My homemaking articles written by me to help the homemaker prioritize homemaking and from-scratch meals! Real meals come from the heart of the homemaker!

My Journey with Fresh-Milled Flour

Over the years, I’ve learned to use wheat berries in all of my baked goods! After learning about this nutritious flour from Sue Becker and the benefits of milling your own grains at home, I’ve embarked on my own journey with fresh-milled flour. I share what I’ve learned over the years, including how to convert any recipe to fresh milled flour. This article is to help you get started and is enriched with my personal journey!

Learn to Cook from Scratch

Living simply and cooking from scratch is inseparable from a contented and satisfied life. Here are ways I’ve learned to be frugal and cook more efficiently.

Recent Posts

image of a brand new Wondermill electric grain mill giveaway

It’s true! I’m giving away a brand new grain mill (the very same one I own)! As a thank you gift for following along! Converting to fresh ground flour has been one of the best investments, I’ve ever made for […]

fresh strawberry spinach salad drizzled with sweet onion poppy seed dressing (amazing)!

Irresistible strawberry spinach salad with sweet onion, poppy seed dressing, healthier candied pecans, and feta. Perfect for Spring and Summer using up fresh fruit! This is the recipe you can’t stop eating, it’s so flavorful!

image of strawberry sheet cake sliced on a baking sheet

A healthier yellow cake recipe, topped with the most incredible cream cheese frosting, and fresh strawberry glaze. My family is obsessed with this strawberry sheet cake it’s a definite crowd pleaser!

image of an ultra moist chocolate chip banana bread

Incredibly soft and ultra moist banana bread with melty chocolate chips in every bite. Soft, decadent, and the perfect way to use those ripe bananas! My family devours this chocolate chip banana bread, it’s truly the best!

Field to Table

Field to table is about the foods we bring into our home from our land. Our food ration is to inspire the homemaker and give ideas of what needs to be stocked, even if it’s from the grocery store.

Hi, I’m Alyona. Happy you’re here!

I’m a mom of six, farmer’s wife, and chef. I’ve been cooking from scratch for my family for nearly two decades, and this site is where I share my favorite recipes. Join me for cooking and sourdough fun!

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