JESSICA’S KITCHEN
Sourdough, garden fresh favorites, and comforting meals inspired by life on the homestead.
Come Into Jessica’s Kitchen and Pantry
From a well stocked pantry to fresh baked bread and comforting homemade meals, this is where so much of homestead life comes together. Join Jessica as she cooks, bakes, organizes, preserves the harvest, stocks the shelves, and shares everyday life from her kitchen and pantry.
Come spend some time with me in the kitchen, where I’m cooking, baking, making sourdough, and preparing comforting meals inspired by life on our Alaska homestead.
In the Kitchen
Step inside my Alaska homestead pantry for Costco hauls, pantry restocks, organizing, preserving, and all the ways I keep our shelves stocked for the seasons ahead.
In the Pantry
“Grow what you can, use what you have, and make something delicious to share with the people you love. Some of the best meals begin right outside your own back door.”
Not everything I make starts with an exact recipe. Sometimes it’s a tried and true favorite, and other times it’s simply a method I’ve learned and adapted over the years. Here you’ll find recipes, cooking methods, sourdough, garden fresh ideas, and plenty of inspiration to make it your own.
Recipes From My Kitchen
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FROM MY PANTRY TO YOURS
My Complete Pantry List
Building a well stocked pantry didn’t happen overnight. Over the years, I’ve learned what we actually use, what’s worth keeping on hand, and how much easier everyday meals can be when the basics are already there.
I’ve put together my complete pantry list to give you a simple place to start. Use it as a guide, make it your own, and build your pantry little by little in a way that works for your home and your family.
A FEW KITCHEN FAVORITES
From everyday cooking and baking to preserving the harvest and preparing meals for my family, the kitchen is where so much of our homestead life happens. I've gathered a few kitchen essentials, helpful gadgets, and favorite finds that might make life in your kitchen a little easier, too!
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Can Organizer
A simple way to keep canned goods organized, easy to see, and within reach. This rotating can organizer helps make the most of pantry space while keeping everyday staples neat and accessible. Perfect for a well stocked homestead pantry.
KitchenAid Stand Mixer
A true kitchen classic and one of those pieces you’ll reach for again and again. Perfect for everything from homemade breads and baked goods to everyday mixing, this hardworking mixer is as beautiful sitting on the counter as it is useful in the kitchen.
Lodge Cast Iron Skillet Set
A kitchen staple that only gets better with time. These classic cast iron skillets are perfect for everything from searing and frying to baking and everyday homestead cooking. With three versatile sizes, there’s a skillet for just about anything you’re making.
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JESSICA’S ALASKAN FIRE CIDER
Fire cider has become one of those old fashioned homestead staples I love having on hand. Made with apple cider vinegar, fresh ginger, horseradish, garlic, citrus, peppers, herbs, and a touch of honey, it’s bold, spicy, and packed with flavor. It’s simple to make, uses ingredients I already love keeping in my kitchen, and just feels right at home here on our Alaska homestead.
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