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Basil salt three ways in jars on a counter.

Homemade Basil Salt Recipe (3 Ways)

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How to Make Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Read moreHow to Make Sweet and Sour Meatballs
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How to Make Candles at Home (Beeswax and Lard)

Read moreHow to Make Candles at Home (Beeswax and Lard)

How to Make Homemade Mozzarella in 30 Minutes

Read moreHow to Make Homemade Mozzarella in 30 Minutes

8 Tips to Live Like the Pioneers

Read more8 Tips to Live Like the Pioneers

8 Ways to Live Like Little House on the Prairie

Read more8 Ways to Live Like Little House on the Prairie
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DIY Herbal Bentonite Clay Face Mask and Scrub

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Flavored butter on a tray.

How to Make Flavored Butter 4 Easy Recipes

Read moreHow to Make Flavored Butter 4 Easy Recipes

Handmade Gift Bags & Tags from the Great Depression Era

Read moreHandmade Gift Bags & Tags from the Great Depression Era

Homemade Rag Quilt Christmas Wreath

Read moreHomemade Rag Quilt Christmas Wreath
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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

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Best Beginner Sourdough Sandwich Bread No Yeast

Cream of mushroom soup in a Mason jar.

Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipe

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Great-Grandma’s Old-Fashioned Chewy Molasses Cookie Recipe

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Easy Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits Ready to Eat in 20 Minutes

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Vintage Recipe: Jam Roly-Poly Recipe without Suet

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Apple Pie Jam Low Sugar Recipe

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Homemade Applesauce Recipe (+ How to Can Applesauce)

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Fermented Cranberry Sauce

Homemade Cranberry Sauce + Canning Instructions

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Homemade Mustard Pickles (+ Canning Instructions)

Canned Apple Pie Filling Recipe & Tutorial

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Root Vegetable Storage Without a Root Cellar: Simple Methods That Work

From-Scratch Cooking Made Easy: Myths vs. Reality

Refreshing Summer Drinks You Can Make at Home

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