#From Scratch

This weeks snacks 🤍 Cinnamon roll recipe is on my website (which by the way is closing down soon because it’s too pricey for me to keep up) so save your favourite recipes! Otherwise let me know which recipe you’d like to see next 🤍 I’ll be reopening a website soon when I have a product to sell (if I can figure it all out) that I will continue to blog recipes onto! But for the meantime you’ll see them here! #realfood #sahm #fromscratch #baking #sourdough

If you’re in your “I’ll make it myself so I know what’s in it” era too... you’re in the right place 🤍 Around here we make: • From-scratch meals and snacks • Homemade staples • Real food for real families • Simple swaps for a cleaner home • And everything in between If you’re trying to cook more from scratch, ditch mystery ingredients, or learn how to make the things you usually buy... hit follow ...because that’s exactly what we do here every day. In this video I’m making strawberry yogurt drinks for my kiddos. If you want the recipe you can find it on my website linked in bio or comment “yogurt” and I will send it to you! . #cookingfromscratch #intentionalparenting #lowtoxliving #homemadesnacks #homemade

I remember the exact moment everything clicked. I was at the store, cart full of the “usual” – those colorful pouches, crackers in individual packages, frozen nuggets promising my kids would actually eat dinner. Then I saw the total😳 And I thought... what am I even paying for? I grabbed one of the boxes and started reading. Enriched flour, soybean oil, “natural flavors,” fifteen ingredients I’d never use in my own cooking. I was paying so much for convenience foods that weren’t even really convenient – or food, honestly. So I started buying the “better” brands but man did those come with a premium price tag. That’s when I stopped trying to find better options at the store and started making them IN my kitchen instead. And I’m not going to lie – the first few weeks felt chaotic. But then I found my rhythm, and everything I was worried about? It became second nature. Because here’s what I discovered: you don’t need more time. You need the RIGHT recipes. The homemade versions? My kids demolished them. Our grocery budget? Cut in half. That constant guilt about what I was feeding my family? Finally gone. Now when I open my pantry, I see real ingredients. When we sit down for dinner, I know exactly what everyone is eating. My Ultimate Homemade Kitchen Bundle is literally everything that got me here – 280+ pages of the recipes that changed our kitchen, our budget, and honestly our whole food story. No complicated techniques. No judgment. Just the straightforward, “here’s what actually works” roadmap I wish someone had handed me three years ago. This resource has helped thousands of families take back their kitchens—and I promise you, if I can do this feeding 7 people three meals a day, you absolutely can too. 💛 This is the year you stop settling. The year you feel PROUD of what’s on your table. The year you finally take back your kitchen. Comment “RECIPES” below and I’ll send you all the details on my Ultimate Homemade Bundle. #kidsnacks #homemakerlife #homemade #madefromscratch #motherhoodunfiltered

Some of our weekly staples 🫶🏼 Staying stocked helps me to make sure I have what I need for easy meals all the time. It makes cooking from scratch easy and obtainable 😆🤍 #scratch #scratchcooking #homesteadingmama #simpleliving #homestead #farmtotable #homesteading #fyp

If you’ve been wanting to make more of your food from scratch without being made to buy the cookbook… You are in the right place! Welcome and I’m so glad to have you here!! • • • • • #homemade #simple #fromscratch #recipe #easyrecipe

I posted this on my story and EVERYONE wanted the recipe, so here you go!

You guys loved my last ‘making food from scratch’ video.. so I’m going to make this into a series 😄 This week I made my own stock cubes which I will deffo be adding to my personal recipe book! #homestead #growyourownfood #homemade #bread #sourdough #breadmaking #lunchformyhusband #cookingfromscratch

One thing that really surprised me this year was that everything I learnt to make from scratch used four ingredients or less. It was a quiet reminder that good food doesn’t have to be complicated, and that a lot of what we buy at the supermarket has been made far more complex than it needs to be. Recipes for these are all on my page 🫶🏻 Cooking from scratch was one of my favourite hobbies in 2025, and I can’t wait to see what I learn to make next in 2026 (tomorrow!?!). It doesn’t mean I always make these things from scratch, but I love knowing that I can, and knowing how 🥰 Happy NYE!! 🧡✨ • • • #cookfromscratch #simplefood #realfoodathome #fromscratchcooking #homemadecooking

I think there’s such a nostalgia with cooking from scratch.. and I also think modern processed food is making us sick. It might take a little longer to cook things from scratch (and is not always an option, we aren’t this way 100% of the time!! We eat convenience when it’s needed) but in the long term I believe it’s worth it to make the effort for our kids as often as our schedule allows🙏🏼 I crave real food because I grew up on real food, kids will grow up and crave/eat what they know and it’s up to us to lay that foundation for them. . . . . . . . . . . #realfood #homemade #fromscratch #kitchen #farmhousekitchen #homecookedfood #homecookedmeal

There are so many things I used to grab at the store without even thinking about it… Crackers. Mayo. Bread. Protein bars. Oreos. Comment BUNDLE if you are ready to make the switch from store-bought to homemade this year! 🙌🏼 I thought I was doing “pretty good” — but when I finally flipped over the labels and saw what was actually inside 😳 I knew something had to change. That’s when I started learning how to make our everyday staples from scratch. And friend… it completely changed our kitchen. No more weird ingredients I can’t pronounce. No more overpriced “health” foods that don’t actually nourish my family. Just real, simple recipes I can feel good about — and that actually work even on busy days. 🙌🏼 That’s exactly why I created the Cooking from Scratch Bundle — a collection of 200+ pages packed with the everyday recipes, pantry swaps, and make-ahead meals that have helped 14k families feel confident in their kitchen again! You don’t need to be a homesteader or have hours of free time. You just need the right guide — and a little support to get started. ✨ Ready to stop overpaying for the store-bought stuff and start making it better at home? Comment BUNDLE and I’ll send you the link 💛 ​​*Links will be sent right to your DMs. Make sure to check all your folders! ​​ ​​#homesteading #homemaking #cookingfromscratch #recipes #simpleliving farmlife homesteadingmama homesteadlife dairycow familymilkcow simplerecipes slowliving naturalliving healthyrecipes healthylifestyle sourdough breadmaking

This one was a huge restock! I’ve been trying to use up bits from my freezer as much as possible to empty it out. Shout out to @sarahberney for the banana cookie recipe. Tortila wraps recipe 240g plain flor + extra for dusting 1 tsp fine sea salt 1/4 tsp baking powder 60g soft butter 160ml warm water Combine dry ingredients. Mix in soft butter roughy, then add the water and knead till it comes together. Tip it onto the surface, using extra flour for dusting knead for 3-5 mins till smooth. Split into 6 balls equal size and rest for 30 mins. Roll out to a rough circle then dry fry in a hot skillet for 30- 40 seconds on each side. Place in a tea towel while the rest cook. #fromscratch #freezerrestock #upf

Hi 👋 I’m Mel, a mom of 3 who cooks just about everything from a scratch but definitely does not spend all day in the kitchen. I don’t teach fancy meal plans or strict baking schedules. I do teach family friendly meals, make ahead dry mixes, and basics staples that keep your kitchen running smoothly. Try all my recipes inside our recipe app and let’s make 2026 the year you finally prioritize home cooked meals. Follow along to learn more and comment “TABLE“ to start your free trial of our recipe app👇🏼 #homesteadkitchen #healthyswaps #cookingfromscratch #ingredientsmatter #homemaderecipe