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Melissa K. Norris

Melissa K. Norris

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A glass jar full of Mexican crackers.

Mexican Crackers Recipe

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Sour Cream and Onion Crackers Recipe

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Italian Crackers Recipe |Crispy Homemade Herb Crackers

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Sweet and Salty Crackers Recipe

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DIY Italian Seasoning (Homemade Italian Spice Blend)

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DIY Ranch Seasoning Mix Recipe

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DIY Taco Seasoning Mix (Better Than Store-Bought)

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Old-Fashioned Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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Tangerine Cake With Honey and Walnuts

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5 Nutrient-Dense Foods That Support Better Health Naturally

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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

A buttered biscuit served on a white plate.

Old Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits

A jar of homemade cream of potato soup with potatoes on the counter.

Cream of Potato Soup Recipe

Homemade Pop Tarts From Scratch (Hand Pies)

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Winter Preserving Recipes

Jars of home canned applesauce.

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

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

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Spring Meal Planning (Without the Overwhelm)

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

Why Winter Isn’t Actually Slower (and What to Do Instead)

How to Reduce Inflammation in the Body Naturally

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