Cook Like a Homesteader

Ditch the processed food in your cupboard and learn how to make fantastic from-scratch recipes straight from a traditional homestead kitchen. The face behind The Homestead Fam, Mel Matthews has crafted a series of incredible ways to make whole, real food at home with quality fresh ingredients. From bread and biscuits to pasta, pickles and even homemade yogurt, these recipes take all of the intimidation out of from-scratch cooking. Learn the fundamentals to live the homestead lifestyle with tips on how to bake in bulk, recipes for essential pantry staples and how to can, preserve and ferment everyday foods. These traditional cooking methods are easy to follow and even simpler to incorporate into our busy, modern lives. Skip the extra trip to the grocery store and fill your home with the sweet aroma of fresh bread with items such as Whole Wheat Cranberry Walnut Bread, Sweet Sandwich Loaf or Cheddar Jalapeno Artisan Loaf. Have your condiments without the unhealthy preservatives and make your own Raspberry Mint Jam or Apple Butter. With no unnecessary elements and having a longer life than your typical kitchen items, these recipes are the best, most cost-effective way to stock your shelves with delicious sustenance. With this wonderful series of simple, hearty recipes, you will capture the spirit and skill of modern homesteading - no farm required.