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From scratch recipes and homesteading tutorials all celebrating faith, family, food and the farm.
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Pumpkin Chili Recipe
Made with fresh veggies, ground beef, beans, warm spices and homemade bone broth, this pumpkin chili recipe is not only delicious and comforting but is sure to keep bellies filled on a cold winter day. When fall comes, squashes like butternut, delicata and pumpkin are...
DIY Beeswax Taper Candles
Easily make hand dipped DIY beeswax taper candles at home with just a wick, some wax and a few common supplies. They add warmth and charm to the homestead while also being a beautiful gift for any occasion. I’ve always loved using beeswax on our homestead. It is a...
DIY Reusable Bread Bag
Useful and beautiful, this DIY reusable bread bag is a great way to keep your homemade bread fresh and delicious. In this easy sewing tutorial, learn how to make a drawstring bag using natural fibers. Personalize the bag with your name or favorite phrase using fabric...
Healthy Hot Chocolate Recipe With Raw Milk
Nourishing and delicious, this healthy hot chocolate recipe with raw milk is quick to make and uses only 5 simple ingredients. It is perfect for a chilly day or following an afternoon playing in the snow. Healthy hot chocolate recipe, healthy hot chocolate recipe no...
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...
Sugar Free Apple Pie Recipe
Warm, flaky and filled with cinnamon spiced apples, this homemade sugar free apple pie recipe is a perfect treat to serve your family year around. Homemade apple pie is one of those classic, all-American desserts that satisfies you from head to toe. Grab a slice, a...
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
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...
No Knead Pumpkin Yeast Bread
Enjoy a classic fall favorite in a whole new manner with this no-knead pumpkin yeast bread recipe. Packed with flavor, unsweetened and traditionally spiced, the striking pumpkin shaped bread is delicious and will make a beautiful autumn centerpiece at your next...
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...
Cranberry Orange Spice Whey Soda
Create a refreshing, gut-healthy holiday drink packed full of nutrients and probiotics in this cranberry orange spice whey soda recipe. This lacto-fermented beverage is not only incredibly simple to make but is also a great way to provide kids with a serving of...
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...