gluten free

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.

Homemade Chocolate Caramel Covered Marshmallows with Sea Salt

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe Gluten Free Dessert

Kale and Salmon Cakes Recipe-Paleo Diet Style

How to Make a Sourdough Starter + Tips for Success

Soft Sourdough Sandwich Bread (Beginner Friendly Recipe)

Easy Instant Pot Chili Recipe

Easy Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits Ready to Eat in 20 Minutes

Cream of Potato Soup Recipe

Homemade Pop Tarts From Scratch (Hand Pies)

Homemade Applesauce Recipe (+ How to Can Applesauce)

Fermented Cranberry Sauce

How to Can Bone Broth at Home

Homemade Cranberry Sauce + Canning Instructions

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

Why I’m Pressing Pause (And How You Can Help Shape What’s Next)

Root Vegetable Storage Without a Root Cellar: Simple Methods That Work

From-Scratch Cooking Made Easy: Myths vs. Reality

Refreshing Summer Drinks You Can Make at Home