Homemade ketchup is a delicious and healthier alternative to store-bought versions, and making it yourself ensures you control the ingredients—no high-fructose corn syrup or artificial preservatives! This recipe uses tomato paste instead of fresh tomatoes, making it quick, smooth, and packed with flavor. Plus, it’s perfect for water bath canning, so you can stock your […] The post Homemade Ketchup for Canning: Easy Recipe Using Tomato Paste appeared first on Hollis Homestead.| Hollis Homestead
If you’ve never tried making waffles and pancakes with fresh milled flour, you’re in for a treat. They taste incredible—light, fluffy, and slightly nutty—and they’re also packed with essential nutrients, fiber, and protein that commercial flours simply can’t offer. When you mill your own whole grain flours, you retain all the vitamins, minerals, and natural oils that are stripped […] The post Fresh Milled Flour Waffles & Pancakes & How to Freeze appeared first on Hollis Home...| Hollis Homestead
Making soft, homemade whole wheat tortillas is easier than you think with just four simple ingredients. With freshly milled hard white wheat, you can create tortillas that are fresher, healthier, and more flavorful than anything store-bought or made with bleached all-purpose flour. This whole wheat tortilla recipe uses extra virgin olive oil and the perfect balance of […] The post 4 Ingredient Fresh Milled Flour Whole Wheat Tortillas appeared first on Hollis Homestead.| Hollis Homestead
When it comes to making the best venison sausage, the right seasoning mix is just as important as the meat itself. As an experienced home cook and homesteader who values high-quality, homemade food, I’ve crafted this Italian-style venison sausage seasoning mix to enhance the rich, lean flavor of wild game. Many store-bought seasoning blends contain […] The post Venison or Elk Italian Sausage Seasoning Recipe appeared first on Hollis Homestead.| Hollis Homestead
As a busy mom and homesteader passionate about real food and no-waste cooking, I’ve discovered the incredible health benefits of milling my own flour. Not only does fresh milled flour elevate the taste of homemade bread, but it also packs a nutritional punch that store-bought white flour simply can’t match. Bleached and enriched flours, often […] The post Start Milling Your Own Flour at Home - How to Guide appeared first on Hollis Homestead.| Hollis Homestead
Canning tomatoes at home is a practical way to preserve the vibrant flavors of summer and stock your pantry with versatile ingredients. With over 15 years of experience in home food preservation, canning, and growing my own tomatoes, I’ve come to appreciate just how many ways tomatoes can be used in the kitchen, from hearty […] The post How To Water Bath Can Tomatoes: Whole & Diced appeared first on Hollis Homestead.| Hollis Homestead
Learn how to can fresh green beans the old-fashioned way. A simple, step-by-step guide to perfectly preserved green beans.| Hollis Homestead