From My Homestead Kitchen to Yours:
Preserve the Harvest, Stock the Pantry, and Ditch the Grocery Store—One Jar at a Time in my FREE 5-Day Crash Course
Learn the Simple Food Preservation Methods That Keep Your Family Fed with Food You Can Trust (At a Fraction of Store Prices) in this Kitchen Efficiency & Food Preservation FREE Online Event
MAY 5th – 9th from 10am – 1pm
Grab your FREE spot now!
Safe, simple, and chemical-free food preservation the way your great-grandma did it—only better
Ever looked at your grocery receipt and wondered how the total got so high? Or read a food label and struggled to pronounce half the ingredients?
You're not alone. More families than ever are searching for ways to feed their loved ones wholesome food without breaking the bank.
Fortunately, the solution is simpler than you might think, and our great-grandmothers knew it all along: learning to preserve our own food.
Imagine walking into your kitchen and:
“Your posts and tutorials show your love of teaching others how to be more self sufficient, whether they are homesteaders, yard gardeners, or people like me who get their produce from local Farmers Markets. When I think about what I've learned and accomplished, I know this class is truly one of the best investments I've ever made in my family's health and well-being. Thank you, Melissa!”
— Kathy P.
⚠️ IMPORTANT: This is my only Spring Food Preservation Workshop of 2025. If you want to learn these specific seasonal methods directly from me, now is your opportunity!
Your Five-Day Roadmap to True Food Independence
Monday:
Kitchen Efficiency & Pantry Mastery
Transform your kitchen into a time-saving powerhouse where meal preparation becomes effortless, not exhausting. You'll eliminate wasted space, dramatically reduce food waste, and spend less time cooking—all while preparing more nutritious meals your family will request again and again.
Tuesday:
Root Cellaring & Dehydration Mastery
Learn electricity-free food storage that extends harvests for months. Master root cellar setup (even without a basement), ideal storage conditions for dozens of crops, and transform your dehydrator into a money-saving powerhouse. Leave with a complete blueprint for storing fresh produce and creating nutrient-dense dried foods at a fraction of store prices.
Wednesday:
Canning Confidence Blueprint
Eliminate the fear and guesswork from home canning forever. You'll gain the confidence to safely preserve everything from summer tomatoes to hearty stews, significantly reducing your grocery bills while creating quick meal starters that transform weeknight dinners from stressful to simple in minutes.
Thursday:
Fermentation Fundamentals
Transform ordinary vegetables into probiotic powerhouses that boost your family's gut health while extending shelf life by months. You'll create delicious fermented foods that would cost $8-12 per jar at specialty stores for mere pennies, while adding a new depth of flavor to everyday meals.
Friday:
Your Year-Round Preservation Plan,
Live Q&A!
Walk away with your personalized preservation plan that ensures your family enjoys nutritious, additive-free meals all year—regardless of grocery store prices or supply chain disruptions. You'll know exactly what to preserve each season to substantially reduce your food budget while upgrading your family's nutrition and food security.
“I ended up with 400 jars of vegetables at the end of our first season with the class. I am now getting ready to can beets for the first time. I still have tomatoes growing for sauce and diced tomatoes. It is a blessing to continue to learn ways to help us be more self sufficient.”
— Cheryl O.
✨ LIVE ATTENDEE BONUS: Daily Surprise Giveaways! ✨
Each day, I’ll be giving away some of my favorite homestead and preservation tools to live attendees only! These are the trusted tools I use in my own homestead kitchen to make food preservation simpler and more efficient.
You must be present during the live sessions for a chance to win – just one more way we’re making this once-a-year event extra special for those who join us in real time!
Your 5-Day Kitchen Transformation Includes:
✨ Five LIVE Training Sessions
Join me every day from May 5th-9th at 10 am-1 pm PT for step-by-step guidance and real-time support.
✨ Daily Q&A Time
Get your specific questions answered during each session.
✨ Surprise Daily Giveaways
Win some of my favorite tools when you attend live.
✨ Community Connection
Learn alongside hundreds of like-minded folks who share your passion for food independence.
✨ Simple, Proven Systems
Get practical methods you can start using immediately – no fancy equipment needed.
Hi there, I'm Melissa!
And just like you, I'm juggling a lot of different roles. I'm a wife, mom, and homesteader, but I'm also an author, blogger, and small business owner with a demanding full-time job.
Fifteen years ago, a mudslide taught me just how valuable food preservation skills really are. When the main road to our grocery stores was blocked and my husband's work hours were cut, our well-stocked pantry of home-preserved food kept our family fed through almost a full year of uncertainty.
That experience showed me something crucial: having the skills to preserve your own food isn't just about saving money or eating healthy (though it definitely does both). It's about having complete confidence in your ability to feed your family well, no matter what life throws your way.
That's exactly why I'm passionate about teaching others these essential preservation methods. Because whether you're dealing with busy weeknights, rising grocery prices, or just wanting more control over what goes into your family's food – these are skills that will serve you for a lifetime.
Join Us Live May 5th-9th!
No fancy equipment needed. The simple must know rules to safe food preservation. Just clear, practical guidance from my homestead kitchen to you.
Let Me Answer Some Questions I Often Hear…
“I'm a complete beginner – will this be too advanced for me?”
Not at all! I've designed this course so anyone can transform their kitchen, breaking down each preservation method into simple, manageable steps. We'll start with the basics and build your confidence day by day.
“I work full-time – how will I find time to preserve food?”
As someone who’s worked full-time (sometimes two jobs) with a long commute while raising a family, I get it! I'll show you my time-saving systems that make food preservation doable even with a busy schedule. Plus, replays are available for one week if you can't catch them live.
“Do I need special equipment or a lot of kitchen space?”
Most of the methods I'll teach require only basic kitchen tools you likely already have. While some methods like pressure canning do require specific equipment, I'll show you plenty of preservation techniques that don't need anything fancy. Even a small kitchen can become an efficient preservation workspace with the right setup.
“What if I'm worried about food safety?”
Safety is my top priority! I'll teach you up-to-date research-based methods that take the guesswork out of food preservation. You'll learn exactly what makes each method safe, how to know your preserved foods are properly sealed, and how to store them correctly.
“I've tried preserving food before and failed – why would this time be different?”
Many of my most successful students started with failed attempts at preservation. The difference? Having clear, step-by-step guidance and understanding the ‘why' behind each method. I'll show you exactly where most people go wrong and how to get consistent, safe results every time.
Thank you so much to our sponsors for making this event possible!
