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Fried Apples and Onions Recipe Just Like Mrs. Wilder Made

Read moreFried Apples and Onions Recipe Just Like Mrs. Wilder Made
Rosewater syrup in a mason jar.

How To Make Rose Water Syrup – Ma Ingall’s Recipe

Read moreHow To Make Rose Water Syrup – Ma Ingall’s Recipe

Old-fashioned Blueberry Pudding Recipe with Rosewater Sauce

Read moreOld-fashioned Blueberry Pudding Recipe with Rosewater Sauce
two canned jars of cherries. one opened with a spoon in it, and four cherries - all on a wooden surface

Chocolate Cherry Sauce Recipe (+Canning Instructions)

Read moreChocolate Cherry Sauce Recipe (+Canning Instructions)

How to Grow An Herbal Tea Garden At Home + Favorite Herbal Tea Blend Recipes

Read moreHow to Grow An Herbal Tea Garden At Home + Favorite Herbal Tea Blend Recipes

Crispy Fried Chicken – Old-fashioned Fried Chicken Recipe Homestead Style

Read moreCrispy Fried Chicken – Old-fashioned Fried Chicken Recipe Homestead Style

Vintage Recipe: Honey Banana Cake

Read moreVintage Recipe: Honey Banana Cake
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Vintage Recipe: Jam Roly-Poly Recipe without Suet

Read moreVintage Recipe: Jam Roly-Poly Recipe without Suet
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5 Homemade Natural Cleaner Recipes – DIY Cleaners that Work

Read more5 Homemade Natural Cleaner Recipes – DIY Cleaners that Work

10 Things Our Grandparents Reused During the Great Depression

Read more10 Things Our Grandparents Reused During the Great Depression
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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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How to Make a Sourdough Starter + Tips for Success

Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread (Beginner Friendly Recipe)

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Easy Instant Pot Chili Recipe

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Old Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits

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Cream of Potato Soup Recipe

Homemade Pop Tarts From Scratch (Hand Pies)

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Homemade Applesauce Recipe (+ How to Can Applesauce)

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Fermented Cranberry Sauce

How to Can Bone Broth at Home

Homemade Cranberry Sauce + Canning Instructions

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How to Store Lemons (For a Year!) – Fermented Lemons

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