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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.

How to Can Pears the EASY Way

How to Can Apricots- Easy Canned Apricots Recipe

Cherry Jam Recipe Without Pectin and Low Sugar

Pioneering Today-How to Make Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

How to Make a Sourdough Starter + Tips for Success

Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread (Beginner Friendly Recipe)

Homemade Pop Tarts From Scratch (Hand Pies)

Easy Oven Roasted Chicken Recipe (Crispy & Juicy)

Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake without Jello & Homemade Cake Mix

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus (Easy Appetizer or Side Dish)

Easy Homemade Graham Crackers

Pickled Asparagus Recipe (Canned, Quick, or Refrigerator)

Strawberry Jam Without Pectin (Low Sugar Recipe)

How to Store Lemons (For a Year!) - Fermented Lemons

Fermented Pickles Recipe|Easy Old-Fashioned Salt Brine Pickles

How to Preserve Strawberries: Keep Those Berries Fresh!

Herbal Remedies for Summer: Natural Relief for Sunburns, Bug Bites, Stings & Scrapes

Why Your Food Preservation Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It Safely)

Feeding a Family on a Budget

Spring Meal Planning (Without the Overwhelm)