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From scratch recipes and homesteading tutorials all celebrating faith, family, food and the farm.
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DIY Beeswax Birthday Candles
Make birthday celebrations extra special with these DIY beeswax birthday candles. Easy-to-make, non toxic and beautiful, this candle is a perfect addition to any cake or cupcake. My daughters birthday is just around the corner. Every year we plan a get together with...
Homemade Calendula Lip Balm
Protect and soothe your lips, using the healing properties of homemade calendula lip balm. Easy to make and created with natural ingredients such as shea butter, coconut oil and essential oil. Our lips are at the forefront of many of our daily activities — talking,...
Chocolate Chip Cookies With Fresh Milled Flour
These classic chocolate chip cookies with fresh milled flour are soft, chewy and filled with lots of ooey gooey chocolate chips. Bake up a batch for a quick weeknight dessert or double the recipe and freeze for future sweet tooth cravings! Fresh milled flour can be...
Homemade Dog Treats With Fresh Milled Flour
Reward your dog with the scrumptious taste of these homemade dog treats with fresh milled flour. They are crafted with delicious pumpkin and peanut butter, making them a soft and healthy dog biscuit. Fresh milled flour is a big part of our life on the homestead. We...
Homemade Air Freshener Spray
Try these 6 homemade air freshener spray recipes made with witch hazel and essential oils to keep your home smelling fresh without any chemicals, synthetic fragrances or toxins. They’re quick-to-make, all natural and great at eliminating odors. Sometimes life stinks....
Chicken and Dumplings With Fresh Milled Flour
Hearty, filling and incredibly delicious, this recipe for chicken and dumplings with fresh milled flour is sure to be a favorite in your household. Made with a whole chicken, fresh veggies, bone broth and filled with pillowy soft dumplings. January has been incredibly...
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
Strawberry and Cream Scones
Complete your day with a scrumptious strawberry and cream scone. Pair with a tall glass of raw milk, a cup of coffee or your favorite refreshment for a delightful summer dessert. For many months now I have had a craving for strawberries. You know, that fresh, juicy...
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...
Sugar Free Banana Bread
Super-moist and packed with flavor, this sugar free banana bread recipe features tender bananas, nuts and a hint of warm cinnamon spice. Freshly milled flour sets it apart from standard quick bread recipes. Just one bite and you’ll want to eat more than one slice....
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...
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...
Homestead Happenings
Elderberry Syrup Recipe
Boost your immune system with a spoonful of this homemade elderberry syrup recipe. Made with dried elderberries, warm spices, raw honey and vitamin C-rich orange zest. Delicious and powerful! Come fall and winter, when sickness is most prevalent, I try to give my...
How to Get Started Milling Your Own Grains at Home
Learn how to get started milling your own grains at home in this detailed and easy-to-follow guide. Find a mill, learn what wheat to start with first, where to buy it and even try a few beginner-friendly recipes. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make...
How to Choose the Best Grain Mill
Selecting a grain mill for home use can be overwhelming with all the choices available on the market. In this article, learn the key differences between each type of mill, how to use them and what is the best grain mill to turn wheat into fresh ground flour. This post...
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....
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...
Citrus Spice Crockpot Potpourri
Fill your home with the warm fragrance of citrus spice, while combating the cool, dry winter days with this easy-to-make crockpot potpourri recipe. Citrus. Spice. And everything nice. That is just what an all-natural potpourri recipe should smell like! Several years...
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Do-It-Yourself
Melt and Pour Shampoo Bar Recipe
Craft a beautiful homemade shampoo bar! Made with shea butter, oil, aloe vera, essential oils and a melt and pour soap base to help nourish and hydrate hair. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small commission at no extra cost to you. In any...
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 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...
How to Make Beeswax Candles
Illuminate your home with the beautiful ambience and soothing glow of a homemade beeswax candle. Discover how easy it is to make candles at home using just a pound of wax, a wick and a jar in this step by step candle making tutorial. This post contains affiliate...
Achy Joint and Muscle Balm
Are your joints or muscles feeling sore and tired? Use this homemade achy joint and muscle balm to relieve your pain! Made with organic herbs, shea butter and essential oils, your body will be feeling better in no time. For many of us, gardening is all about the...
Vanilla Mint DIY Lip Balm With Free Printable Labels
Soften and soothe your lips, using only simple ingredients, with this homemade vanilla mint lip balm recipe. Make sure you scroll to the bottom of this post to grab your FREE printable lip balm labels. This post contains affiliate links, which means I make a small...