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My Suburban Homestead
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items I'm trying to make more from scratch and have a food storage in 2025. These are some of the items and programs helping me reach my goal.
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Cutting Boards
Food Saving
Baking from Scratch
Programs
Cutting Boards
We all know plastic is out and wood is the way to go. This is a great intro to wood cutting boards board to have in your home.
ROYAL CRAFT WOOD Bamboo Cutting Board XL
I love this board for cutting and carving our meats. The juice doesn't run everywhere and make a mess because of the groove around the edge. And it is so stylish if we want to keep it out on display.
Homaxy Extra Large Bamboo Cutting Board 20"x14"
I have to be honest, I hardly ever cut on this. It is so pretty I had to make it a decor staple on my counters! But it also works great as a cheese board when I have friends or family over.
Acacia Wood Cutting Board with Handle 17"x13"
Wood cutting boards are in. This three pack is a great entry into wood cutting boards. They have multiple sizes to handle all your cutting needs.
3 Piece Bamboo Cutting Board Set
This is the best cutting board for meat. My husband loves it on days he pulls out the smoker. All the grooves help drain the juices that leak out and it keeps it off the counters.
Large Meat Carving Board with Juice Groove
This is such a good quality American made cutting board. I love it so much I almost feel bad using it! But it is perfect for all kinds of cutting and chopping I could be doing on any given day. It is so solid I don't have to worry about anything!
USA Walnut Cutting Board 8x12 by Virginia Boys
Food Saving
Canning is scary to start. There is a right way and a wrong way. I love that this water bath canner can also be a large stock pot if I absolutely need it to be!
21.5 QT Stainless Steel Water Bath Canner
There are different canners for different types of goods and foods. I love this one for my dry goods and pantry storage. It is super simple to use and works with wide and regular mouth mason jars.
Electric Mason Jar Vacuum Sealer Kit
Pressure anything is terrifying to me. This electric pressure canner eased my mind. I can set it and walk away without having to worry about babysitting it. I also don't have to worry about anything happening with kiddos running around. It is an inve...
Presto Precise® 12-Quart Digital Pressure Canner
Souper Cubes are great for freezing in portions. I love freezing food as I go and these make everything so easy to find and have. The fact that they are in portions make grabbing exactly what I need a breeze.
Souper Cubes Gift Set - Silicone Freezer Trays
A good dehydrator is crucial to a “suburban homestead.” I love being able to break down food to make my own spices or dehydrate jerky for my husband when one of us gets a deer. It is a great staple to have in your home.
NutriChef Food Dehydrator - 5 Trays, White
Baking from Scratch
In my small kitchen, everything needs multiple purposes. That's why I love attachments for my mixer. Milling my own flour has become an obsession of mine and this mill was the perfect start to that process. I have no issues milling any type of grain ...
All Metal Grain Mill KGM - KitchenAid
The baking sheets I have are hand me downs from when I first moved out. These were the best choice for my upgraded kitchen. They don't stick to anything and are perfect for the beginner baker.
Premium Non-Stick Baking Sheets Set of 3
We live in a super cold climate with not good insulation. This combo makes for a not so great environment for baking bread. This warming mat is amazing for helping my bread and sourdough starter rise how it should! And it is so easy to just roll up a...
MOKasi Electric Warming Tray Food Warmer
Programs
Programs and companies that have helped turn my small house into a homestead.
Azure Standard is my secret to creating a healthier household for my family. It is super convenient to order from and I can be sure the goods I am receiving are extremely high quality. These items have helped turn my small house into a homestead one ...
Azure Standard