Melissa norris

As a beginning gardener, Melissa K. Norris gave me helpful gardening information at the basic level I needed. Today she talks with me all things gardening.

A soft sourdough sandwich bread with a tender texture and amazing flavor without using any store-bought yeast, just the wonderful power of wild leavening. This is incredibly soft with very little crumb, so it holds up well to all your favorite sandwich fixings!

How to make easy homemade apple cider vinegar with just 2 ingredients. I can't believe how easy this was and how much money we'll save. Grab the instructions now!

Having tools that work as hard as you do is very important in a homesteader's life. Because there is always more to do than we have hours in a day and if we can have a wee bit of help with that in our modern-day kitchen and homes, then we should take full advantage.

Dive into the best books on preserving food! From beginner guides to expert techniques, capture the essence of every season in your pantry.

We have gathered some of our favorite gift ideas to share with you! The DIY No-Knead Bread Mix from Melissa K Norris is definitely a favorite.

Here are the basic pantry items that I recommend stocking up on, both for short-term and long-term storage.

Plant covers for cold weather gardening so you can grow vegetables all year long (or as close to possible) and what vegetables will be fine through the winter without any protection at all! We know

– In This Podcast: If you had to exist just from the food in your yard, what would you be eating? Melissa Norris would have very few lifestyle changes. She is a professional homesteader who grows and preserves enough fruits, vegetables...

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.