Fresh from scratch. Simple kitchen skills.

Homesteading is as much about what you do in the kitchen as it is about growing plants! In this session, learn foundational kitchen skills, from making homemade staples to preserving food for future use. Start creating delicious, sustainable meals from scratch.

Key Points:

  • Basics of meal planning and cooking with homegrown ingredients

  • Introduction to canning, fermenting, and pickling

  • How to make homemade essentials (like yogurt, bread, and jams)

  • Storing and preserving food safely in a small space

Homework Summary:

  1. Plan Your Meals: Create a meal plan for the week using homegrown ingredients.

  2. Make One Homemade Essential: Choose and make yogurt, bread, or jam.

  3. Experiment with Preserving: Try canning, fermenting, or pickling something from your kitchen.

  4. Share Your Results: Post a photo of your homemade creation in the class community.

Module 3