Homemade Rag Quilt Wreaths
This is an easy homemade rag quilt wreath tutorial, perfect for Christmas or year round use. Use up those fabric scraps in this no-sew economical craft.| Melissa K. Norris
This is an easy homemade rag quilt wreath tutorial, perfect for Christmas or year round use. Use up those fabric scraps in this no-sew economical craft.| Melissa K. Norris
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This pumpkin chocolate chip muffin recipe includes applesauce and the right amount of spice. Dairy or gluten-free variations included!| Melissa K. Norris
Looking to improve your gluten-free baking skills? Here are the SIX must-have pantry staples for successful gluten-free baking.| Melissa K. Norris
This recipe for healthy chocolate zucchini muffins can also double as a gluten-free alternative when using your favorite gluten-free flour.| Melissa K. Norris
Honey Date Square Recipe from the 1940's. Learn how to make these frugal date square bars without any refined sugar in less than 30 minutes.| Melissa K. Norris
These historical dried fruit and nut candy are a no-bake no-sugar recipe you can whip up in less than 10 minutes. Delicious and healthy treat for you.| Melissa K. Norris
Get ready for your new go-to muffin recipe. In this post, I'm sharing my favorite recipe for blueberry muffins with buttermilk, along with the tried-and-true baking tips that make this recipe adaptable no matter what you have on hand. The post Old-Fashioned Blueberry Muffins with Buttermilk appeared first on Melissa K. Norris.| Melissa K. Norris
One of the biggest blessings of a productive garden is the abundance of homegrown food—but when everything starts ripening at once, it can quickly become overwhelming! Today, I’m walking you through a typical summer harvest day here on our homestead, from cabbage and zucchini to herbs and blueberries, plus what I’m doing to preserve the harvest and get our pantry shelves stocked for the months ahead.| Melissa K. Norris
This roasted beet salad with goat cheese brings a depth of flavor and interesting textures typically found only at high end restaurants. The post Roasted Beet Salad With Goat Cheese appeared first on Melissa K. Norris.| Melissa K. Norris
While this healthy peach cobbler may not provide the nutritional powerhouse you’ll find in a bowl of fresh leafy greens, it is healthier because I skip the junk other recipes use to bring you an old-fashioned, real-food, from-scratch peach cobbler just like Grandma used to make. The post Healthy Peach Cobbler appeared first on Melissa K. Norris.| Melissa K. Norris
When the heat of summer is upon us, everyone needs a good picnic salad recipe. This creamy red potato salad recipe is as classic as it gets. It perfectly balances flavor and texture to create a crowd-pleasing result. The post Creamy Red Potato Salad Recipe appeared first on Melissa K. Norris.| Melissa K. Norris
This easy recipe for old fashioned fermented saltwater brine pickles yields crunchy, crispy, delicious dill pickles even Claussen can’t beat| Melissa K. Norris
Staying healthy is a goal we all have. Avoiding illness is a high priority. Learn how to boost your immune system with these ten easy tips.| Melissa K. Norris
If you've been wanting a homemade yogurt recipe that's not too tangy, but also comes out perfectly thick and creamy every time, this is it!| Melissa K. Norris
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Up until a year ago, I didn't even know about this specific breed of hogs, how they differ from the modern breeds, and how to raise them. But after reading "Saving the Guinea Hogs: The Recovery of an American Homestead Breed" by Cathy Payne, I was so excited to get started.| Melissa K. Norris
Perennial plants can be the secret weapon to increase food production on your homestead with less hands on time. Best part, you can easily sneak them into your landscaping and yard to get a great| Melissa K. Norris
Welcome! One of the old forms of food preservation is fermenting and curing meat. It's also one of the tastiest in artisan salamis, pepperoni, aged cheeses, and of course, bacon, just to name a few. Not| Melissa K. Norris
I saw this picture on Facebook last week and started drooling. Seriously, doesn't it make your mouth water? I contacted the lovely baker and she graciously accepted my offer to share her recipe with all| Melissa K. Norris
Learn how to plant garlic in the fall for a huge garlic harvest the following summer. Click for the best tips on planting and growing garlic.| Melissa K. Norris
Learn how to cook leather britches (a 200-year-old preservation method for green beans). With this recipe, dried green beans never tasted so good!| Melissa K. Norris
Garlic and dill are paired with a salty brine that creates perfectly crisp pickled asparagus spears every time! Get the recipe here.| Melissa K. Norris
These papaya bars are like lemon bars but with a slightly sweeter custard that screams tropical vacation paired with a buttery cookie crust.| Melissa K. Norris
Old-fashioned family recipes are as much of our Christmas traditions as putting up the tree. Just the scent or the first bite of a certain food can take me right back to years and people| Melissa K. Norris
Homemade chocolate gravy is easy to make and is delicious poured over homemade flaky buttermilk biscuits, pancakes, or waffles.| Melissa K. Norris
Become a sourdough bread baking master! Take the stress out of baking sourdough bread Melissa, You Are Awesome!!!! Have unsuccessfully tried sourdough before and I didn’t believe I could do it. The previous failure had intimidated me. You were the missing ingredient!! Thank you! Sliced into yesterday’s sourdough loaf. Tastes great and holds together well, …| Melissa K. Norris
Learn how to make homemade Indian Fry bread. Two recipes for both tacos and dessert, with easy instructions, and dairy free options.| Melissa K. Norris
Keeping cooked sweet potatoes in the refrigerator is a little cooking hack to make these sweet potato tortilla wraps that taste amazing.| Melissa K. Norris
Cooking eggs in cast iron can be a nightmare, or it can be as non-stick as a Teflon pan! I'm sharing my tips on how to cook eggs in cast iron the right way, so we can all enjoy our scrambled or over-easy eggs for breakfast. The post Cooking Eggs in Cast Iron (The RIGHT Way) appeared first on Melissa K. Norris.| Melissa K. Norris
These preservation methods will help you build your food storage up and be well prepared in case of an emergency. Learning these methods to preserve your own food at home is something every family should implement. The post 10 Food Preservation Methods Everyone Should Know appeared first on Melissa K. Norris.| Melissa K. Norris
Learn how to make avocado toast the best way with this top shelf recipe. Using sourdough bread, egg, herbed goat cheese, marinated tomato, and fresh garlic this version is sure to please the most exclusive avocado toast connoisseur. The post How to Make Avocado Toast appeared first on Melissa K. Norris.| Melissa K. Norris
If you love my chicken broccoli casserole recipe, you have to make this cream of broccoli soup. This easy Crock Pot method allows you to walk away and get more done in your day. Once it’s finished, serve with a slice of homemade artisan bread and a garnish of cheddar cheese—I warn you, you’ll probably have seconds! The post Cream of Broccoli Soup appeared first on Melissa K. Norris.| Melissa K. Norris
Drop the Bisquick and grab this recipe for sour cream biscuits. They are simple to make and use real ingredients like sour cream, butter, flour and honey. With the versatility of flavor variations like cheddar and onion, bacon and chives, sausage, cinnamon and sugar and more, these biscuits make the perfect side for any meal. The post Great-Grandma’s Easy Sour Cream Biscuits appeared first on Melissa K. Norris.| Melissa K. Norris
Use this Instant Pot artichoke recipe to save time by prepping artichokes for your favorite spinach dip, chicken casserole, pizza, and more.| Melissa K. Norris
Learn simple modern homesteading for a healthier & self-sufficient life with 5th generation Homesteader and author Melissa K. Norris.| Melissa K. Norris
This sourdough chocolate bread tastes is deliciously moist with depths of chocolate chips in every bite. Full fermentation for great flavor depth in this easy recipe!| Melissa K. Norris
Learn how to properly rehydrate a dehydrated sourdough starter. Saving a bit of dehydrated starter can save you in a pinch, especially if you think you may have killed or neglected your sourdough starter beyond repair. Follow these easy step-by-step instructions for reconstituting a sourdough starter.| Melissa K. Norris
Learn these essential sourdough baking tips to ensure baking success (and eliminate frustration) when getting started.| Melissa K. Norris
Learn how to easily make a sourdough starter from scratch with just two simple ingredients: flour and water.| Melissa K. Norris
Soft sourdough sandwich bread with tender texture and amazing flavor without using any store-bought yeast. Mix flour, water, salt, butter and starter| Melissa K. Norris
When trying to live a healthier, from scratch lifestyle, there are certain ingredients that just aren't great for our health. Here are the 13 items to swap out for a healthier life.| Melissa K. Norris
We’re talking all about fermented dairy! The health benefits, the history and why you should absolutely be consuming fermented dairy on a regular basis. Not just fermented dairy, but HOMEMADE fermented dairy and why it’s so much better for you!| Melissa K. Norris
The health benefits of fermented food go beyond gut health. Learn how this natural preservation method improves overall health.| Melissa K. Norris
What is kahm yeast, why does it form on ferments, is it safe, and how can we avoid it? Learn all about kahm yeast in this post!| Melissa K. Norris
Learn how to store lemons for an entire year with this fermented lemon recipe. You can use the lemons just like fresh lemons!| Melissa K. Norris
I am not canning any of my salsa this year. I am fermenting it instead of canning it. Fermenting is a form of food preservation.| Melissa K. Norris
Once you try this simple but delicious fermented cranberry sauce recipe, I'm sure it'll become a family staple for your holiday meals.| Melissa K. Norris
Preserve Food for a Healthy Well-Stocked Pantry & Peace of Mind Discover the 9 home food preservation methods to safely store delicious food for year-round eating with Melissa’s step-by-step tutorials, recipes, and easy-to-use charts.| Melissa K. Norris
This hot spinach and artichoke dip recipe is easy to make and comes together in about 30 minutes. Served with chips or bread, it's a sure hit.| Melissa K. Norris
Old-Fashioned Cooking for a Busy Home Simple and easy time-tested from scratch meals using wholesome ingredients without processed and questionable items.| Melissa K. Norris
This blueberry dumplings recipe is both old-fashioned, high on flavor, and can be made refined sugar and gluten free, if ya need it. I love a recipe that knows how to adapt. Plus, there's something| Melissa K. Norris
This is the best date bread recipe. It’s so moist and sweet that it doesn’t even need added sugar. Mix up a loaf today!| Melissa K. Norris
These quick dinner rolls require zero rise time and will be your new go-to for an easy homemade recipe for bread in under 30 minutes.| Melissa K. Norris
This easy recipe for Instant Pot chili uses ground beef or turkey, canned or dry beans, and comes together with minimal hands-on time.| Melissa K. Norris
Ready to make the best sourdough discard pancakes ever? This recipe will not disappoint! Just a handful of ingredients is all you need.| Melissa K. Norris
How to make easy and healthy homemade crackers in five minutes. This recipe is easily adaptable for cheesy, sweet, spicy, or savory crackers.| Melissa K. Norris
This bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe is a guaranteed hit, and it can be made in the oven, grill, or air fryer.| Melissa K. Norris
This bread mix in a jar is one of my favorite quick DIY gift-giving ideas and is simply the easiest recipe to make artisan-style bread.| Melissa K. Norris
If you're looking for easy homemade sourdough tortillas made from sourdough discard, this recipe is for you.| Melissa K. Norris
This guide will walk you through the process of making your own homemade fermented peppers. They're the perfect condiment to elevate recipes.| Melissa K. Norris
Learn how to preserve the harvest with these easy home canning recipes. Make sure tomato, asian pears, and figs have added acid in the ingredient list.| Melissa K. Norris
Having canned apple pie filling ready and waiting on your shelf means eating homemade apple pie in a fraction of the time! Come learn how.| Melissa K. Norris
Learn how to revive a neglected sourdough starter. Trust me, I forgot mine in the refrigerator for SIX MONTHS and it came back to life!| Melissa K. Norris
Spicy peach jam is one you can't miss this canning season, especially when it's a peach jam recipe without pectin. This sweet and hot chipotle peach jam makes an amazing accompaniment to cheese platters, as| Melissa K. Norris
Learn how to make a delicious homemade no sugar strawberry jam that still has a beautiful gel and set.| Melissa K. Norris
This apple pie jam recipe is seriously the next best thing to apple pie filling. Except, dare I say it, maybe better because one can smear it on just about anything and not have to| Melissa K. Norris
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. Where we grow dinner| Melissa K. Norris
This no-sugar blackberry jam recipe, that's low sugar and high on taste is something no home should be without. Especially when I share how you can make this without any sugar. Yes, no added sugar,| Melissa K. Norris
You can start a plan to eat real food and change your health today. Eating clean at any age makes you feel alive and energetic. Read on!| Melissa K. Norris
Make this homemade cake mix and never use a box recipe again! Easy to whip up, no preservatives, and the taste is top-shelf.| Melissa K. Norris
This one-pot homemade cream of chicken soup can be used in your favorite pot pie, chicken and rice, or chicken and noodles recipes.| Melissa K. Norris
This easy homemade cream of mushroom soup recipe tastes great in chicken, pork, beef, and potato dishes and cooks up in just 10 minutes!| Melissa K. Norris
This homemade tomato soup made from the preserved food from our summer garden is one of our favorite go-to recipes for quick and easy meals.| Melissa K. Norris
GMO products is one area I feel the national media is sorely lacking in covering. Even though there is a huge outcry online for GMO awareness.| Melissa K. Norris
If you've been on the lookout for a new hot sauce recipe, look no further. I have perfected my recipe for the best fermented hot sauce.| Melissa K. Norris
Want to make an apple dump cake, cherry dump cake, peach dump cake, or any other flavor? These basic recipes for dump cake are for you.| Melissa K. Norris
