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Refrigerator Bread And Butter Pickles Recipe (+ Canning Instructions)

Read moreRefrigerator Bread And Butter Pickles Recipe (+ Canning Instructions)

Homemade Pop Tarts From Scratch (Hand Pies)

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7 Tips for Crunchy Pickles Every Time

Read more7 Tips for Crunchy Pickles Every Time
Sliced apple rounds in a row.

How to Freeze Apples – A Simple Guide for Preserving

Read moreHow to Freeze Apples – A Simple Guide for Preserving
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Frugal Homemade Homestead Gifts

Read moreFrugal Homemade Homestead Gifts
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Sweet and Spicy Plum Sauce Canning Recipe

Read moreSweet and Spicy Plum Sauce Canning Recipe
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How to Keep Animals Cool in Hot Weather

Read moreHow to Keep Animals Cool in Hot Weather

Canned Apple Pie Filling Recipe & Tutorial

Read moreCanned Apple Pie Filling Recipe & Tutorial
Homemade BBQ sauce in a Mason jar.

From-Scratch Sweet and Smoky BBQ Sauce Recipe

Read moreFrom-Scratch Sweet and Smoky BBQ Sauce Recipe

How to Make Real Buttermilk (Cultured Buttermilk Recipe)

Read moreHow to Make Real Buttermilk (Cultured Buttermilk Recipe)
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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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How to Make a Sourdough Starter + Tips for Success

Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread (Beginner Friendly Recipe)

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Easy Instant Pot Chili Recipe

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Old Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits

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Cream of Potato Soup Recipe

Homemade Pop Tarts From Scratch (Hand Pies)

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Homemade Applesauce Recipe (+ How to Can Applesauce)

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Fermented Cranberry Sauce

How to Can Bone Broth at Home

Homemade Cranberry Sauce + Canning Instructions

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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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