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!
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Recent Posts
The Best Cheesecake Recipe
I made this for guests and was told this was the best cheesecake recipe! I got this written recipe from a Mennonite. It’s so easy and makes a taller cheesecake with a super smooth and creamy filling. The homemade graham cracker crust is perfect! And the strawberry pie filling is like no other!
Softest Potato Sourdough Sandwich Bread with Fresh Milled Flour
My favorite fresh milled flour bread–potato sourdough sandwich bread! It is very soft and fluffy like the white yeast breads you’d buy at the Amish market, only way healthier! It’s my universal bread dough that makes the softest hamburger buns, […]
Home Canned Pickled Jalapeños
Pickled jalapeño pepper slices are a pantry staple, and they couldn’t be easier to make, using up the garden harvest! This is a canned pickled jalapeños recipe that I’ve been using for about a decade, acquired from a Mennonite friend! It tastes like the jarred stuff from the store.
Canned Pizza Sauce Recipe (Better Than Preggo)!
This is my favorite pizza sauce to can for spaghetti, pizzas, and anything you’d use pasta sauce in! It’s truly better than the Preggo, store-bought stuff!
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!
