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Melissa K. Norris

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3 Reasons You Should Use Honey

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Homemade Indian Fry Bread Tacos

How to Make Homemade Indian Fry Bread

Read moreHow to Make Homemade Indian Fry Bread

11 Ways to Cook Off-Grid Without Power

Read more11 Ways to Cook Off-Grid Without Power
Peach muffin on a cutting board.

Bakery Style Peach Muffins

Read moreBakery Style Peach Muffins

How to Grow Swiss Chard in your Fall Garden

Read moreHow to Grow Swiss Chard in your Fall Garden

8 Tips to Keep Sane when Preserving the Bounty

Read more8 Tips to Keep Sane when Preserving the Bounty

Re-Usable Tattler Canning Lids-Do They Work?

Read moreRe-Usable Tattler Canning Lids-Do They Work?
Jars of blueberry jam with a jar of yogurt topped with blueberry jam.

Blueberry Jam Recipe Without Pectin (+ Low-Sugar)

Read moreBlueberry Jam Recipe Without Pectin (+ Low-Sugar)

When You Want to Feel God's Presence

Read moreWhen You Want to Feel God's Presence

How to Smoke Cheese at Home

Read moreHow to Smoke Cheese at Home

Do Natural Insect Repellents Work?

Read moreDo Natural Insect Repellents Work?

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad Recipe

Read moreQuinoa and Black Bean Salad Recipe

When We Don't Feel God's Presence

Read moreWhen We Don't Feel God's Presence

Healing from Hurtful Words

Read moreHealing from Hurtful Words

Do Natural Deodorants Really Work?

Read moreDo Natural Deodorants Really Work?
Two lotion bars siting on a table.

How to Make Homemade Lotion Bars - Just 3 Ingredients

Read moreHow to Make Homemade Lotion Bars - Just 3 Ingredients

Grandma's Heavenly Chocolate Mayo Cake & Caramel Frosting

Read moreGrandma's Heavenly Chocolate Mayo Cake & Caramel Frosting

Honey Whole Wheat Buttermilk Sandwich Bread Recipe

Read moreHoney Whole Wheat Buttermilk Sandwich Bread Recipe
Three jars with basil plants growing in them on a windowsill. Text overlay says, "Grow Basil Indoors All Winter".

Grow Basil Indoors Without Dirt All Winter!

Read moreGrow Basil Indoors Without Dirt All Winter!
A slice of chocolate beet cake on a white plate.

Chocolate Beet Cake (Gluten-Free With Dairy Free Option)

Read moreChocolate Beet Cake (Gluten-Free With Dairy Free Option)

8 Healthier Processed Foods for Your Food Storage and Kitchen

Read more8 Healthier Processed Foods for Your Food Storage and Kitchen

Homemade Chocolate Caramel Covered Marshmallows with Sea Salt

Read moreHomemade Chocolate Caramel Covered Marshmallows with Sea Salt

Do You Need Faith That Moves Mountains?

Read moreDo You Need Faith That Moves Mountains?

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe Gluten Free Dessert

Read moreOatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe Gluten Free Dessert
Fried apples in a cast iron pan.

Fried Apples-Healthy Snack or Paleo Dessert Recipe

Read moreFried Apples-Healthy Snack or Paleo Dessert Recipe
Close up image of salmon kale cakes served on a white platter. Text overlay says "@melissaknorris.com".

Kale and Salmon Cakes Recipe-Paleo Diet Style

Read moreKale and Salmon Cakes Recipe-Paleo Diet Style
Ham and bean soup served in a white bowl.

Old-Fashioned Ham and Bean Soup

Read moreOld-Fashioned Ham and Bean Soup

10 Christmas Cookie Recipes (7 Gluten Free Options)

Read more10 Christmas Cookie Recipes (7 Gluten Free Options)

Have You Written Your Letter? Dear Jesus, All I Want for Christmas

Read moreHave You Written Your Letter? Dear Jesus, All I Want for Christmas

How to Make a Book Page Merry Christmas Banner + 2 Free Fiction Stories

Read moreHow to Make a Book Page Merry Christmas Banner + 2 Free Fiction Stories

Dear Mother Who Doesn't Home School Her Children

Read moreDear Mother Who Doesn't Home School Her Children
Red pepper jelly in jars.

Quick Red Pepper Jelly Recipe

Read moreQuick Red Pepper Jelly Recipe
Jars of grape jelly sitting on a countertop.

Homemade Grape Jelly (Low Sugar)

Read moreHomemade Grape Jelly (Low Sugar)

How and Why to Make Ginger Infused Honey

Read moreHow and Why to Make Ginger Infused Honey
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No Bake Pumpkin Cream Pie

Read moreNo Bake Pumpkin Cream Pie

How to Pressure Can Shelled Beans

Read moreHow to Pressure Can Shelled Beans

Do You Use All 11 of These Tools?

Read moreDo You Use All 11 of These Tools?

How to Save and Store Your Heirloom Garden Seed

Read moreHow to Save and Store Your Heirloom Garden Seed

Do You Ever Need To Be Reminded Of This?

Read moreDo You Ever Need To Be Reminded Of This?

Pioneering Today-How to Can Peach Salsa

Read morePioneering Today-How to Can Peach Salsa

Pioneering Today-Basil Lambsquarters Pesto

Read morePioneering Today-Basil Lambsquarters Pesto

When Someone Says They Don't Believe In Jesus

Read moreWhen Someone Says They Don't Believe In Jesus
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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 Pop Tarts From Scratch (Hand Pies)

A fork and knife carving a whole roasted chicken.

Oven-Roasted Chicken Recipe | Crispy Skin & Juicy Whole Chicken  

A white plate with a helping of strawberry rhubarb dump cake and a fork. Text overlay says, "Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake Real Food Style: Homemade Cake Mix & No Jello".

Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake without Jello & Homemade Cake Mix

Bacon wrapped asparagus on a white plate.

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (Easy Appetizer or Side Dish)

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Easy Homemade Graham Crackers

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Jars of canned pickled asparagus on a counter.

Pickled Asparagus Recipe for Canning (Crisp, Easy, and Shelf Stable)

Three jars of strawberry jam hot out of the canner.

Strawberry Jam Without Pectin (Low Sugar Recipe)

Jar of fermented lemons on a counter with a bag of citrus and sliced lemons on a plate

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

A jar of fermented pickles sitting on an outdoor table.

Fermented Pickles Recipe|Easy Old-Fashioned Salt Brine Pickles

A basket full of strawberries.

How to Preserve Strawberries: Keep Those Berries Fresh!

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Healing Plants of the Bible: 16 Biblical Herbs and Their Traditional Uses

Why So Many People Feel Called to Homesteading

What Grows Best in a Pacific Northwest Vegetable Garden?

How to Plan Your Food Preservation Year Without Burnout

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