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Melissa K. Norris

Melissa K. Norris

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Red apples in a wooden crate with more crates stacked behind it.

12 Ways to Preserve Apples at Home

Read more12 Ways to Preserve Apples at Home
A jar of apple butter with a ribbon tied around it.

Old-Fashioned Apple Butter Recipe for Canning

Read moreOld-Fashioned Apple Butter Recipe for Canning
Pork shoulder in a tinfoil pan.

How to Roast a Whole Pig-Part 2

Read moreHow to Roast a Whole Pig-Part 2
A basket full of strawberries.

How to Preserve Strawberries: Keep Those Berries Fresh!

Read moreHow to Preserve Strawberries: Keep Those Berries Fresh!
Fried apples in a cast iron pan.

Fried Apples-Healthy Snack or Paleo Dessert Recipe

Read moreFried Apples-Healthy Snack or Paleo Dessert Recipe

8 Tips for Seasonal Living – Homestead Fall Preserving

Read more8 Tips for Seasonal Living – Homestead Fall Preserving
fall planting of carrots, cabbage and beets in garden

Ultimate Guide to Fermented Vegetables

Read moreUltimate Guide to Fermented Vegetables
Homemade mayonnaise in a jar.

Fail-Proof Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe (In 2-Minutes)

Read moreFail-Proof Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe (In 2-Minutes)
Finished loaf of artisan bread in a cast iron dutch oven lined with parchment paper.

Easy No Knead Artisan Bread Recipe

Read moreEasy No Knead Artisan Bread Recipe
Mortar and pestle with fresh herbs and text overlay that says, "How I Healed My Stomach from Acid Reflux Naturally: & quit taking the prescription meds".

How to Heal Stomach Acid Naturally – My Story Part 1

Read moreHow to Heal Stomach Acid Naturally – My Story Part 1
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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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