Helping moms become confident and capable in real food, homemaking, and traditional skills.

Simple, practical tutorials that help you cook from scratch, master traditional skills, and build a healthier, more intentional home.

Beginner No Equipment Cheeses

Kefir cheese in serving cup with a teaspoon of cheese on the side

Kefir Cheese

Spoon lifting farmer's cheese from a bowl

Farmer’s Cheese

Homemade cottage cheese with soft creamy curds, made without rennet and served in a bowl

Raw Milk Cottage Cheese

Nutrient Dense Meals

Hand holding beef tongue taco with salsa, lettuce, and sour cream

Beef Tongue Tacos

Spoon lifting chicken hearts hash from plate

Chicken Hearts Hash

How to make chicken liver pâté: chicken liver pâté in jar on wooden table

Chicken Liver Pâté

Natural Skincare Recipes

How to make calendula oil: jar of calendula oil on wooden table

Calendula Oil

Calendula balm in amber jars with dried calendula flowers scattered around

Calendula Balm

Homemade tallow lip balm in metal tin, with dried calendula flowers scattered around

Tallow Lip Balm

Hand holding sourdough pumpkin muffin
Sourdough
How to ferment honey: jar of lemon, ginger and turmeric honey on a wooden table
Fermented foods
What to do with leftover whey: jar of whey on wooden table with a bowl of cottage cheese nearby
raw dairy
Homemade cheese in cup
cheese
Wooden spoon scooping some beef tallow out of jar
tallow
Chicken gizzard soup in bowl
organ meats
metal pot with chicken carrots onion and bay leaf
bone broth
Smoothie bowls on wooden table
breakfast
Savory bread and butter pudding in a casserole dish with fresh herbs on the side
dinner

About Marta

Welcome — I’m so glad you’re here!

I’m Marta, and I started Heritage Mama to share what I’ve learned about real food, traditional homemaking, and building a healthier home.

In my twenties, ongoing health problems led me to rethink the way I ate. As I learned about traditional diets, I began cooking with foods like raw milk, pastured eggs, butter, homemade broth, and other nourishing ingredients that had been staples for generations. The changes transformed my health and changed the way I cared for my family.

Now I help other moms learn the practical skills that make real food and traditional homemaking feel achievable. Whether you’re baking your first sourdough loaf, learning to preserve the harvest, making natural skincare, or simply trying to cook more from scratch, my goal is to give you clear, practical guidance that builds lasting confidence.

I believe a capable home isn’t built overnight. It’s built one recipe, one skill, and one season at a time. If you’re looking for practical encouragement and timeless homemaking skills, I’d love to help you along the way.

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What You’ll Find Here

At Heritage Mama, I help busy families embrace real food homemaking in a simple, nourishing way. You’ll find traditional, from-scratch recipes for breakfasts, breads, soups, and snacks made with wholesome ingredients; guidance on creating gentle homemaking rhythms and routines that bring calm and confidence to your home; practical tips for gardening, food preservation, and seasonal living that connect you to the land; and encouragement for moms who want to make real food and traditional living achievable without overwhelm. Whether you’re looking to cook nourishing meals, build sustainable homemaking habits, or live more intentionally, Heritage Mama is your guide to thriving through real food homemaking for modern families.

Soft whole wheat sourdough dinner rolls in a basket lined with a checkered tea towel

Sourdough Baking

Make wholesome, tangy breads and baked goods from scratch with traditional techniques.

A bowl of Chinese noodle soup, topp

Nourishing Soups

Warm your family with hearty, nutrient-packed soups crafted from real food and traditional techniques.

A slice of Amish breakfast casserole with sausage on a plate

Real Food Breakfasts

Discover easy, nourishing breakfasts made with whole ingredients that keep your family fueled and thriving.

Mexican chicken liver pate garnished with chilli powder and sliced red onions

Organ Meats

Learn how to cook and incorporate nutrient-dense organ meats into family meals in ways everyone will enjoy.