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homemade hot cocoa mix in a mason jar with red and white twine and pine cones on table top

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix 3 Ways (From Scratch!)

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10 Time-Saving Uses for a Wooden Bench Knife in the Kitchen

Read more10 Time-Saving Uses for a Wooden Bench Knife in the Kitchen
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How to Braid Garlic (Step-By-Step Photos)

Read moreHow to Braid Garlic (Step-By-Step Photos)
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How to Plant Garlic (Fall Garlic Planting)

Read moreHow to Plant Garlic (Fall Garlic Planting)
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Easy No Knead Artisan Bread Recipe

Read moreEasy No Knead Artisan Bread Recipe
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How to Store Homemade Bread (Stays Fresh Longer!)

Read moreHow to Store Homemade Bread (Stays Fresh Longer!)
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12 Ways to Preserve Apples at Home

Read more12 Ways to Preserve Apples at Home
A cast iron skillet with fresh made bread rolls.

Grandma’s Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls (With Fresh-Milled Flour)

Read moreGrandma’s Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls (With Fresh-Milled Flour)

How to Make Homemade Yogurt That’s Thick and Creamy

Read moreHow to Make Homemade Yogurt That’s Thick and Creamy
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Echinacea Tincture – How To Make It & Use It

Read moreEchinacea Tincture – How To Make It & Use It
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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.

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7 Tips for Crunchy Pickles Every Time

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Easy Sourdough Tortilla Recipe

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Best Beginner Sourdough Sandwich Bread No Yeast

Fresh raspberry juice in a glass.

Fresh Raspberry Juice Recipe

Jars of home canned tomato sauce on counter with ripe paste tomatoes and wicker basket

Canning Tomato Sauce (Water-Bath & Pressure Canning)

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Bakery Style Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

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Know exactly how many plants per person you need to plant with my easy worksheet and chart!

Summer Canning Recipes

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Strawberry Jam Recipe without Pectin and Low Sugar

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How to Can Green Beans the Easy Way – Raw Pack

How to Make Mustard Pickles – Great-Grandma’s Recipe

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Cherry Pie Filling Recipe (Canning Instructions)

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Best Homemade Pickles Recipe (Garlic Dill Pickles)

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