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Homemade Bath Salt Recipe

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Cranberry muffins stacked on a white plate.

Old-Fashioned Cranberry Muffins

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Homemade Cranberry Sauce + Canning Instructions

Read moreHomemade Cranberry Sauce + Canning Instructions
A woman in the kitchen holding up a large zucchini.

144 Best Zucchini Recipes – Ideas for Summer Zucchini

Read more144 Best Zucchini Recipes – Ideas for Summer Zucchini
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Spicy Peach Jam Recipe Low Sugar and No Pectin

Read moreSpicy Peach Jam Recipe Low Sugar and No Pectin

Mini Cherry Pies Baked in a Muffin Tin

Read moreMini Cherry Pies Baked in a Muffin Tin

Mafé: Traditional West African Peanut Sauce & Rice Recipe

Read moreMafé: Traditional West African Peanut Sauce & Rice Recipe
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Container Gardening for Vegetables- Everything You Need to Know

Read moreContainer Gardening for Vegetables- Everything You Need to Know
Instant Pot beef stew

Old-fashioned Beef Stew Recipe – Instant Pot or Slow Cooker

Read moreOld-fashioned Beef Stew Recipe – Instant Pot or Slow Cooker
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Five Common Poultry Diseases: Recognize and Treat

Read moreFive Common Poultry Diseases: Recognize and Treat
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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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Sourdough starter in a jar with a loaf of bread in the background.

How to Make a Sourdough Starter + Tips for Success

Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread (Beginner Friendly Recipe)

Homemade chili in a white bowl topped with sour cream, onions and cilantro.

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)

Fermented cranberry sauce in a white bowl.

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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