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Home » Homesteading

WELCOME TO NINNESCAH MADE!

HELLO AND WELCOME!

I’m Meg: a registered dental hygienist turned baker, photographer, writer, recipe developer and homesteader. I’m a wife, mama, gardener enthusiast, hobby farmer and would like to share my recipes and baking tips with you!

I started this blog as a way to document my journey as a self taught baker and gardener. This was my way of ‘record keeping’ so I could refer back to see what did (and didn’t) work! It was a great way to keep track of recipes and share with you what I was learning in the kitchen which has turned into my dream job as a writer and photographer!

WHY NINNESCAH MADE?

I wanted a name that reflected the heritage of our little homestead. In the beginning of the blog, I was making and selling handmade goods out of my home, hence the ‘made’ part of the name. Since then I have transitioned into focusing on sharing gardening tips, food preserving strategies and recipes from scratch.

I would love to support you and your business however I can through photography, recipe development or even social media and blog posts.

MY STORY

Born and raised a Kansas girl, I took a leap of faith three years ago and walked away from my dental hygiene career to be a stay at home mama. Being a hygienist was incredible, but my neck and body were starting to show significant issues from bending forward eight hours a day.

I was left with feelings of ‘What am I supposed to do now?’ It only made sense to do the things that were already bringing me so much joy. Raising my babies. Getting their hands in the flour and rolling out grandma’s prized pie crust and baking sugar cookies. Spending our summers in the sunshine and dirt as we learned how to grow a lush and productive garden.

While we were enjoying this beautiful season of life, I was also becoming much better at photography and developing this website. Stories of our day-to-day life were transitioning into preserving my favorite recipes and sharing them with others.

Soon I found myself with a brand new career that has been so much more fulfilling than I ever could have imagined!

Bourbon and dark chocolate chip cookies with pecans

food photography & recipe development

Whether you are another fellow food blogger or a brand who needs a revamp on current content, let me customize your photos to reflect your vision and personal style. Aside from working with brands, my photos have been featured in Kansas Wildlife and Parks magazine, Roost & Root, Ritz and The Homestead Documentary.

Arguably the greatest part of my job is official taste tester of Ninnescah Homestead! I love to develop recipes that are uncomplicated yet unique. When I am creating recipes, I do it with both new and seasoned chefs in mind! Let's bring the joy of cooking back into our busy lives!

If you have homesteading or food goods, I can help you show your customers just how versatile your product is and how they can incorporate it into their own home. From stainless steel taco holders to beeswax reusable food wraps, I can make your product relatable and desired!

Email me at [email protected] or send me a message on Instagram @ninnescahhomestead

Meg holding tomatoes

THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY!

Looking for a place to start browsing? My favorite recipes are my Bourbon Dark Chocolate Cookies and for something a little heartier my Cast-Iron Skillet Lasagna.

Affectionately yours, Meg

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STILL HUNGRY?

Broccoli and cheddar soup in a white stoneware bowl with a swirl of cream to garnish.
An italian cream cake on a white cake plate covered in toasted coconut
A freshly baked loaf of chocolate sourdough banana bread on a wood cutting board with chocolate chips, creamy butter and a glass of milk.
Cadbury mini egg easter cookies on a baking sheet with glasses of milk
Three yogurt parfaits in mason jars with maple syrup and berries.
A trio of sourdough bagels in a round aluminum pie pan served with cream cheese.
four street tacos on a vintage white platter with limes and cilantro garnishes.
Hot tomato and mozzarella crostinis fresh from the oven on an aluminum baking sheet with tomatoes and basil for garnish.
A white stoneware bowl filled with caprese salad made with strawberries, mozzarella, Avocado, basil and tomatoes.
three bowls of butternut squash curry garnished with limes and tomatoes.
A platter of apple slaw on a brightly colored napkin with apple and scallion garnishes.
3 plates of Pulled pork and garlic mashed potatoes served with barbecue sauce.
A freshly baked cheesecake tart with fresh blackberries and dusted with powdered sugar.
a juicy venison burger served with cheddar cheese and oven fries with slices of thick cut bacon. It's being served up in a mini cast iron skillet over a bed of fresh oven fries with a frosty glass of beer.
A cast iron skillet full of freshly baked easy oven fries on a striped tea towel served with ketchup.
Freshly baked cheesy sourdough starter discard crackers broken apart and cooling on a galvanized baking sheet.
a bowl of fresh Italian soup with parsley and parmesan next to an olive wood cutting board.
the best banana muffins with einkorn flour stacked haphazardly on a stoneware plate with milk in the background.
a beautiful glazed bundt cake on a cooling rack with dried flowers in a glass vase blurred in the background.
Blueberry cheesecake muffins on a rectangular platter and fresh blueberries and lemons.
Hearty Ricotta Cheese Stuffed Shells With Creamy Pumpkin Marinara
Sourdough bread, fresh from the oven!
Creamy tuna and broccoli rotini served on a stoneware plate with lemon pepper and fresh parmesan garnish.
sourdough starter discard coffee cake on a cooling rack
Snickerdoodles on a cooling rack with some milk
Gingerbread men waiting to be decorated with royal icing.
A stack of warm gluten free pancakes piled high on a plate, topped with fresh whipped cream and oozing with maple syrup.
A generous slice of peanut butter cake drizzled with melted fudge and chocolate chunks.
Mini chicken pot pies served in ramekins in white pottery bowls, surrounded by fresh herbs.
Pizza pockets piled high on a cooling rack, ready to be devoured by hungry people!
Pumpkin cheesecake bars served on a cooling rack styled with jadeite plates and forks.
Kombucha and tea leaves and plums styled
Cinnamon rolls drizzled with frosting
Sourdough bagels arranged in a jadeite tray with white pumpkins.
Dehydrated apples, peppers and corn sitting on a farmhouse table in mason jars
Ninnescah Homestead How to make a gluten free apple galette recipe on a table with white linens, unsliced and fully baked.
Fresh margaritas in a mason jar made with lime, lemons, tequila, triple sec and plenty of frosty ice.
Chicken taquitos with cilantro garnish and a side of spicy mayo.
Sheet pan pancake served with maple syrup

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