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!
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Recent Posts
Sourdough Whole Wheat Pita Bread
Wholesome pita bread made with 100% whole wheat flour and sourdough! These are the best homemade pita pockets made with healthy grains! They’re perfectly round, soft and chewy, and puff up in the oven into a pocket. Using sourdough keeps […]
Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks
Soft, handmade, fluffy breadsticks like the ones served at the famous Italian Restaurant. This is my favorite breadsticks recipe! We top them with extra butter and garlic salt alongside our favorite pasta and soup dinners! You will love these delicious, soft breadsticks!
Pasta e Fagioli Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
Better than Olive Garden Pasta e Fagioli soup! I recreated the famous, savory pasta-and-beans soup, loaded with hearty meat and tomatoes, right beside the actual soup! Pasta Fagioli is a classic Italian soup that is so simple to make, inexpensive, and filling! Wait, until you try it!
Authentic Ukrainian Borscht Recipe (Beet Soup)
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!
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!
