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How to Make Pierogies- Traditional Ukrainian Perogi Recipe

Read moreHow to Make Pierogies- Traditional Ukrainian Perogi Recipe
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7 Holiday Essential Oil Blends for a Natural Homestead

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How to Make Soy Candles at Home with Essential Oils

Read moreHow to Make Soy Candles at Home with Essential Oils

15 Homemade Natural Herbal Bath and Body Gifts

Read more15 Homemade Natural Herbal Bath and Body Gifts

DIY Farmhouse Burlap Christmas Ornaments- Easy Homemade Project

Read moreDIY Farmhouse Burlap Christmas Ornaments- Easy Homemade Project
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Pumpkin Applesauce Muffins Recipe with Maple Glaze

Read morePumpkin Applesauce Muffins Recipe with Maple Glaze
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Old Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits

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Hard Times Pudding – A Frugal Dessert from the 1920s

Read moreHard Times Pudding – A Frugal Dessert from the 1920s

Plum Bun Recipe (Baba’s recipe from Circa 1910)

Read morePlum Bun Recipe (Baba’s recipe from Circa 1910)
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Homemade Blackberry Jam Recipe (Low Sugar + Canning Instructions)

Read moreHomemade Blackberry Jam Recipe (Low Sugar + Canning Instructions)
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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)

Homemade Pop Tarts From Scratch (Hand Pies)

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Easy Oven Roasted Chicken Recipe (Crispy & Juicy)

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Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake without Jello & Homemade Cake Mix

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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (Easy Appetizer or Side Dish)

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Pickled Asparagus Recipe (Canned, Quick, or Refrigerator)

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Strawberry Jam Recipe without Pectin and Low Sugar

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

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Quick & Easy Fermented Pickles Recipe

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How to Preserve Strawberries: Keep Those Berries Fresh!

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