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No Knead Dinner Rolls With Fresh Milled Flour
Unbelievably easy to make, these no knead dinner rolls with fresh milled flour are bound to be your new favorite! Plenty of milk, eggs and butter make this dinner roll recipe soft and rich in flavor. What is more from-scratch than a loaf of homemade bread or a basket...
Peanut Butter Cookie Bars
Creamy peanut butter and fresh milled flour come together to create these irresistible peanut butter cookie bars. A quick weeknight dessert recipe for the entire family. Quick and easy. That is what kind of meals and dessert recipes I need in my life these days. Prior...
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Savory pepperoni and melted mozzarella cheese are rolled inside these homemade pepperoni pizza rolls then topped with a garlic butter sauce. A perfect lunch idea for kiddos or adults alike! This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at...
Whole Grain Pop Tarts
Add a touch of nostalgia to your morning with these homemade toaster pastries. Baked to perfection with fresh milled flour, strawberry jam and drizzled with a vanilla glaze, these flaky whole grain pop tarts will be a welcome site at the breakfast table. Breakfast...
Whole Grain Oatmeal Jam Bars
Quick to make and nutritious, these whole grain oatmeal jam bars are bursting with fruity flavor and topped with a buttery oatmeal crumble. My husband gets home from work every day around mid afternoon. He will walk in the door, greet my daughter and I, pet the dogs,...
Dinner Rolls With Fresh Milled Flour
Soft, fluffy and made with no sugar, these dinner rolls with fresh milled flour are perfect to serve on a weeknight or to guests. Bake in a cast iron skillet for a buttery crisp edge. On our homestead we try to serve every meal with a healthy carb, preferably made...
Hello! I’m Alisha.
Welcome to WholeMade Homestead! Here is where you’ll discover my family’s favorite from scratch recipes using homegrown vegetables and fruits, fresh milled flour, fermented food and natural sweeteners. Come follow along as I share the simple ways we live a slower, more natural lifestyle and our experiences and advice for running a small-scale homestead.
Wholesome Recipes
Cheesy Breadsticks with Fresh Milled Flour
Soft, tender and extra cheesy, these breadsticks with fresh milled flour will have your family begging for more. They are wonderful served with soup, salad, as an appetizer or dipped into your favorite marinara sauce. On our homestead, I wear many hats. Small business...
Fresh Milled Cornbread Recipe
Southern inspired, sugar free and packed with plenty of fresh corn, this recipe for cornbread with fresh milled flour is one you’ll want to serve for dinner over and over again. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost...
Raw Milk Chocolate Milk
Skip the bottle of chocolate syrup! This recipe for raw milk chocolate milk is made with real cocoa powder (or cacao), a touch of sweetness and creamy vanilla extract to create a nourishing, delicious drink. Raw milk is something my family can’t get enough of. The...
No-Bake Kefir Cheesecake
Satisfy your cravings without turning the oven on with this no-bake kefir cheesecake recipe. Sweet, simple and full of gut-healthy probiotic goodness, I’d say this quick dessert is a win-win in my book! I’m always looking for ways to add more milk kefir into our...
Cinnamon Rolls With Fresh Milled Flour
Soft, fluffy and delicious, these cinnamon rolls with fresh milled flour are a great dessert to make for guests or family alike. Once you bite into these flavorful rolls, topped with a cream cheese glaze, you won’t be able to eat just one. Homemade Cinnamon Roll...
Chicken and Dumpling Casserole
Delicious and filling, this chicken and dumpling casserole is a great comfort food recipe to make for your family on those brisk fall and winter days. As I am writing this blog post, we are just over 10 days away from Christmas. The tree has been decorated, the gifts...
Homestead Happenings
How to Choose Wheat Berries | Wheat Varieties
Are you new to milling your own flour and find it confusing to know what type of wheat berries are best? Learn the differences between the each variety and how to choose wheat berries for your specific baking needs. This post contains affiliate links, which means I...
Easy DIY Soy Wax Candle
Making beautiful, scented candles at home is easy and fun! In this tutorial, learn how to make a soy wax candle from start to finish using just 3 materials. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. In any case,...
How to Mill Flour at Home
Start adding more nutrition into your diet by milling flour right at home. Learn the benefits of grinding grains, how to make flour in less than a minute, where and which grains to buy and so much more. With very little hands on time, you can easily mill flour and...
DIY Door Draft Stopper
Keep your heating and cooling costs down while blocking out unwanted noise and light with a do-it-yourself door draft stopper. Get step by step instructions on how to make a simple draft blocker using just 3 materials. Great project for seamstresses or crafters of all...
How to Start a Homestead in a Small Space
To be a homesteader, you don’t need to live in a farmhouse, own a large property or have lots of money and time. You can start living a simpler, more self sufficient lifestyle right where you are at. Here are 14 ways to homestead in a small space or an urban...
How to Care for Chickens in the Winter
Keeping your chickens healthy throughout the winter doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn how to care for your flock during the cold weather with these 6 useful tips and tricks. No one wants to be cooped up all winter. That age old saying doesn’t just apply to you...
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Do-It-Yourself
DIY Rolled Beeswax Candles
Light up your home with a beautiful, all-natural rolled beeswax candle. Incredibly easy to make, with very little supplies, these DIY candles are fun for both adults and kids to create. Learn how to make a pair of rolled beeswax taper candles in the tutorial below. My...
How to Make Beeswax Wraps
Reusable beeswax wraps are a great healthy alternative to conventional ways of storing food. Learn how to inexpensively make a set to fold around sandwiches, snacks and bowls of leftover soups and side dishes. Something new is buzzing around the homestead. They’re...
DIY All-Purpose Cleaning Spray
Clean your home without harsh chemicals by making a bottle of this DIY all-purpose cleaning spray. Made with just four simple ingredients, you’ll love how quick this cleaner comes together and how well it cleans an assortment of surfaces and settings in your home....
Homemade Laundry Detergent
Effectively clean your clothes while reducing toxins in your home by making a jar of do-it-yourself laundry detergent. Made with just a few simple ingredients, you can quickly make up a batch of homemade laundry detergent that’ll last for many months. Washing. Drying....
DIY Chest Rub
Naturally soothe an irritated throat and relieve congestion with a jar of DIY vapor rub. Quick to whip up in a pinch and made with only natural ingredients, this chest rub is a great alternative to petroleum based commercial products. This post contains affiliate...
DIY Snowflake Soap
Soothe your dry skin this winter by making a bar of homemade soap. Made with cocoa butter and cooling peppermint essential oil, this melt and pour soap recipe is sure to become your new seasonal favorite. Learn how to make this simple soap recipe below. Making soap at...