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Practical Homemaking Tips

My homemaking articles written by me to help the homemaker prioritize homemaking and from-scratch meals! Real meals come from the heart of the homemaker!

My Journey with Fresh-Milled Flour

Over the years, I’ve learned to use wheat berries in all of my baked goods! After learning about this nutritious flour from Sue Becker and the benefits of milling your own grains at home, I’ve embarked on my own journey with fresh-milled flour. I share what I’ve learned over the years, including how to convert any recipe to fresh milled flour. This article is to help you get started and is enriched with my personal journey!

Learn to Cook from Scratch

Living simply and cooking from scratch is inseparable from a contented and satisfied life. Here are ways I’ve learned to be frugal and cook more efficiently.

Recent Posts

image of traditional Ukrainian red borscht served with whole wheat bread and sour cream

I’m Ukrainian, and borscht has been a family-favorite soup for generations! This borscht recipe has won a spot in the Homestead Living Magazine. Like most Ukrainians, we love to grow beets and cabbage! Not only is it healthy, but this rich, hearty soup is so good that even kids eat seconds!

image of a homemade white chocolate raspberry cheesecake like The Cheesecake Factory Restaurant

This is it! The most popular Cheesecake Factory White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake can be made at home for a fraction of the price! It’s creamy, swirled in the best raspberry sauce, and finished with a white chocolate icing. It is truly superb! And a top-notch dessert to make for special occasions!

image of Italian chicken and peppers roasted in a sheet pan

This sheet pan Italian chicken dinner is so flavorful, healthy, and easy! It’s literally tossing Italian dressing and savory spices to make a one-pan meal loaded with protein and vegetables!

image of a sliced layered sheet cake tiramisu

The perfect tiramisu cake for gatherings and Holidays! This is my twist to the classic Italian Tiramisu dessert, only it’s baked in a sheet pan to create multi-layers the easy way. These are the most airy and moist, sponge cake […]

Field to Table

Field to table is about the foods we bring into our home from our land. Our food ration is to inspire the homemaker and give ideas of what needs to be stocked, even if it’s from the grocery store.

Hi, I’m Alyona. Happy you’re here!

I’m a mom of six, farmer’s wife, and chef. I’ve been cooking from scratch for my family for nearly two decades, and this site is where I share my favorite recipes. Join me for cooking and sourdough fun!

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