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From scratch recipes and homesteading tutorials all celebrating faith, family, food and the farm.
Homestead Favorites
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,...
Gingerbread Waffle Recipe
Cozy up this winter with a stack of homemade waffles! Crispy brown on the outside, tender on the inside and made with plenty of warm spices, this gingerbread waffle recipe is sure to become a Christmas favorite! Christmas time calls for fancy food! Sure there is...
Sandwich Bread Recipe With Fresh Milled Flour
Nothing beats a loaf of sandwich bread made with fresh milled flour! It is delicious, wholesome and tender. Serve up a slice slathered in butter and jam or topped with your favorite sandwich fixings! I’m never going back. Back to store bought sandwich bread, that is....
Fermented Ginger Ale Recipe
Raw honey and real ginger unite to create a refreshing fermented ginger ale that will make you feel good while improving your gut health. This honey ginger ale is also wonderful for upset bellies and the cold and flu season. Homemade Ginger Ale Recipe A tall glass of...
Easy Homemade Pasta With Fresh Milled Flour
Homemade noodles, especially when made with fresh milled flour is a delicious and nutrient dense alternative to a box of pasta. Learn how to make noodles at home to use in soup recipes or served as a flavorful side dish. This post contains affiliate links, which means...
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
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...
Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Bread
Sweet and tart cranberry orange cinnamon bread is a terrific seasonal loaf, perfect for breakfast or paired alongside your afternoon coffee or tea. The fresh milled flour bread recipe starts with whole grains, cinnamon and orange zest, then swirled with a cranberry...
Cinnamon Butterscotch Scones
Cinnamon and butterscotch create a perfect harmony in this incredible scone recipe. Made with freshly milled soft white flour and plenty of butter, this pastry is certain to become your favorite. Serve warm right from the oven along with a cup of hot coffee. Scones....
Pumpkin Kefir Smoothie
Probiotic-rich kefir and creamy pumpkin puree unite in this smoothie recipe to create one flavorsome treat! Made with all of your favorites, like fruit, pumpkin pie spice, real vanilla and no added sugar. Enjoy a glass of this seasonal pumpkin kefir smoothie this...
Homestead Chili
On cold nights, dish up a bowl of this hearty homestead chili. Made with plenty of ground beef, a few peppers, tomatoes and lots of warm seasonings, this chili recipe will keep your family full and satisfied! Cook up a large pot of this delicious chili tonight! This...
Vegetable Beef Soup Recipe
Warm your belly this winter with a bowl of homemade vegetable beef soup. Packed full of beef, sausage and tender veggies, this soup recipe is sure to become your family’s favorite. When the weather changes from the heat of the summer to crisp fall days and eventually...
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...
Learn Something New
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...