From-Scratch Dessert Recipes

Homemade Vanilla Extract

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix 3 Ways (From Scratch!)

Best Flaky Pie Crust Recipe – Without Shortening

DIY Homemade Brownie Mix in Jar- Best Ever Fudge Brownies

Homemade Pop Tarts From Scratch (Hand Pies)

Easy Homemade Granola Bars (Copycat Nature Valley Recipe)

Sourdough Chocolate Bread From Scratch

Fried Donut Recipe How to Make Donuts From Scratch

Old Fashioned Popcorn Balls with Molasses

Old-Fashioned Vinegar Pie Recipe

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.