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Melissa K. Norris

Melissa K. Norris

5th-generation homesteader. Helping modern women live from scratch.

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Canning Recipes

homecanned green beans in jar on counter

How to Can Green Beans the Easy Way – Raw Pack

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Jars of mustard pickles sitting on a counter.

Homemade Mustard Pickles (+ Canning Instructions)

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homemade cherry pie filling in mason jars on white towel

Cherry Pie Filling Recipe (Canning Instructions)

Read moreCherry Pie Filling Recipe (Canning Instructions)
placing dill in mason jar crunchy dill pickles on table

Best Homemade Pickles Recipe (Garlic Dill Pickles)

Read moreBest Homemade Pickles Recipe (Garlic Dill Pickles)
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)
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 to Pressure Can Shelled Beans

Read moreHow to Pressure Can Shelled Beans

Pioneering Today-How to Can Peach Salsa

Read morePioneering Today-How to Can Peach Salsa

Pioneering Today-Low Sugar No Pectin Cherry Jam

Read morePioneering Today-Low Sugar No Pectin Cherry Jam
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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 cooked whole roast chicken in a cast iron skillet.

Easy Oven Roasted Chicken Recipe (Crispy & Juicy)

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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Spring Preserving Recipes

A jar of pickled asparagus with spears on a plate.

Pickled Asparagus Recipe (Canned, Quick, or Refrigerator)

two jars of strawberry jam sitting on a tabletop with fresh strawberries around it.

Strawberry Jam Recipe without Pectin and Low Sugar

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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Why Your Food Preservation Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It Safely)

How My Mom Fed Our Family on $100 a Month (And the Simple Habits That Still Work Today)

Spring Meal Planning (Without the Overwhelm)

Why Dieting Stops Working After 40 (The Blood Sugar Loop Explained)

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