Cook Like a Homesteader: A Collection of Delicious, Nourishing From-Scratch Recipes

by Mel Matthews

Overview

Harness the Magic of Homesteading

Start living a simpler, made-from-scratch life with this all-in-one homestead handbook from Mel Matthews, creator of The Homestead Fam. Filled with insider tips on making your own breads, jams and everyday pantry staples without artificial ingredients, this book will help bring homesteading to your kitchen with ease. Featuring an array of amazing recipes, you’ll also find a variety of delicious variations that can be customized for your comfort cravings!

- Whip up some Layered Butter Biscuits and flavor them with Honey Buttermilk or Cheddar Cheese

- Bake some savory Garlic Rosemary Focaccia or satisfy your sweet tooth with Cinnamon Roll Focaccia

- Make a Flaky and Buttery Piecrust to create a Strawberry Rhubarb Pie straight from the garden or a Banana Cream Pie complete with homemade custard

With chapters that explore beautiful baking basics, the art of canning and preserving, as well as easy step-by-step instructions on fermenting, this guide will help you adopt a more mindful lifestyle, and is sure to bring wonderful meals and joy to the whole family.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798890032027
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	04/29/2025
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Mel Matthews is the creator of The Homestead Fam, showing her audience how simple and accessible it is to embrace the homesteading lifestyle. She lives in Beal City, Michigan with her family.

Editorial Reviews

If you are looking to learn how to whip up farm-to-table food, this book is that and so much more!”

— Selina Camarillo, creator of Milkmaid Farm

“Mel’s approachable step-by-step guidance makes cooking from scratch feel effortless and empowering.”

— Jill Ragan, author of The Tiny But Mighty Farm

“Cook Like a Homesteader is a beautiful beginner’s guide to homestead cooking and preserving.”

— Rachel Quenzer, author of Fresh from the Farmhouse

“Cooking like a homesteader took me YEARS to learn, but with this book, I love that you can use already tried and true recipes from another homestead.”

— Abbie Flake, creator of The Flake Homestead

“Mel Matthews has done it again with Cook Like a Homesteader! This book is a treasure trove for anyone who wants to embrace the heart of homesteading in their kitchen.”

— Kristin Nobles, author of Everyday Whole Grains

“Mel is a talented homesteader and her from-scratch recipes always look absolutely delicious!”

— Millie Twitchell, creator of My Whole Homestead

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