Melissa Norris

How to Pressure Can Shelled Beans

Do You Use All 11 of These Tools?

How to Save and Store Your Heirloom Garden Seed

Do You Ever Need To Be Reminded Of This?

Pioneering Today-How to Can Peach Salsa

Pioneering Today-Basil Lambsquarters Pesto

When Someone Says They Don’t Believe In Jesus

Baked Kale Chips Your Kids Will Eat

Pioneering Today-Blueberry Basil Thyme Vinegar Recipe

Raspberry Cream Cheese Muffins

Howdy, I’m Melissa!

I’m so glad you’re here. This is the place for all of us who loved Little House when we were young and thought Laura was our best friend. It’s where we grow dinner in the backyard and think everything looks and tastes better when it comes from a Mason jar. Here, you’ll find my favorite from-scratch recipes, herbal remedies and tutorials, and all my gardening tips from my 20+ years of growing and raising our own food.