Pantry Staples & Mixes
Build a Better Pantry with Homemade Staples and Mixes.
Skip the store-bought versions and fill your pantry with easy, homemade staples that are better for your health, budget, and peace of mind. From baking mixes and seasoning blends to everyday kitchen basics like broth, sauces, and dry goods, this collection helps you create a well-stocked pantry the old-fashioned way: from scratch. Whether you're meal prepping or prepping for winter, these recipes and DIYs are perfect for homesteaders, busy families, and anyone who loves real food.
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How to Make Apple Pie Spice Seasoning
Making an apple pie spice recipe at home is quick, affordable, and packed with warm, cozy flavor. This simple blend combines common pantry spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice into one jar that’s perfect for fall baking and more. I started making it myself when I realized how often I was buying tiny jars of pre-mixed spice, and how much…
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How to Render Tallow for Skincare or Cooking
If you’re into nontoxic skincare and cooking, you’ve probably heard about tallow! It’s easy to learn How to Render Tallow if you can get your hands on some good-quality suet. Once you have your rendered tallow, you can make your own skincare products, soaps, and cooking oil. Reap the benefits of this high-quality and nutritious product at a lower cost…
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18 Unique Homemade Mason Jar Gift Ideas with Recipes
Looking for creative Homemade Mason Jar Gift Ideas? These simple and thoughtful gifts are perfect for any occasion. From sweet treats to meals, there’s a homemade jar for everyone on your gift list. Grab your favorite recipes and surprise your friends and family with it. I’ve included FAQs and tips at the bottom of the page as well as a…
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Easy Taco Seasoning Recipe for all Your Taco Tuesdays
This easy taco seasoning recipe is one of my favorite ways to keep our meals simple, flavorful, and clean. Making homemade seasonings is such an easy win, no weird additives, no preservatives, just real ingredients I already have in the pantry. With all the hidden junk in store-bought packets, I’d rather take five minutes and mix up a blend I…
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How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Spice Blend: The Perfect Fall Flavor
Homemade Pumpkin Spice is a staple when it comes to fall flavors. Having your own recipe in your back pocket is a great way to personalize your fall baking and drink recipes. My family’s favorite pumpkin spice recipe is my Pumpkin Pie with a Pecan Crumble Top. It combines a traditional pumpkin pie with a crunchy pecan crumble that tastes…
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3 Creative Mason Jar Gifts: Recipes & Free Printable
I have received so many compliments on the Mason Jar Gifts that I gave out around Christmas last year. It was so fun to receive pictures of my friends and their kiddos baking these cookies and brownies together. I’ll be making these super easy gifts again next year and adding in my Oatmeal Cookie Mason Jar Recipe to the mix!…
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Brown Sugar is so Simple to Make – Try It and See!
Skip the running to the store and make your own homemade brown sugar in minutes! We are cookie lovers! And a pantry filled with all the basic ingredients to throw together a batch when the cravings kick in is key to any happy house! All you need are two basic ingredients to have soft, rich, and flavorful brown sugar in…
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Homemade Tortillas have quickly become a Family Favorite around here!
Who doesn’t love a homemade tortilla!?? I know my world would not be complete without tortillas. Mexican food is my favorite!! Most everyone in my family loves it as well. The only picky one is my oldest daughter. But when I am making these for everyone, it is simple enough to press a couple out and make her some pizza…
