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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.

Strawberry Shortcake Recipe From-Scratch

Melt in Your Mouth Blueberry Cake Recipe using Maple Syrup

Grandma’s Heavenly Chocolate Mayo Cake & Caramel Frosting

7 Tips for Crunchy Pickles Every Time

Easy Sourdough Tortilla Recipe

Best Beginner Sourdough Sandwich Bread No Yeast

Fresh Raspberry Juice Recipe

Canning Tomato Sauce (Water-Bath & Pressure Canning)

Bakery Style Double Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Strawberry Jam Recipe without Pectin and Low Sugar

How to Can Green Beans the Easy Way – Raw Pack

How to Make Mustard Pickles – Great-Grandma’s Recipe

Cherry Pie Filling Recipe (Canning Instructions)

Best Homemade Pickles Recipe (Garlic Dill Pickles)

Make the Most of This Summer: Creating Traditions That Matter

How to Get Rid of Parasites in Your Body

Back to the Frontier – Behind the Scenes

Immunity for Polluters: How New Laws Threaten Your Soil & Food Supply