What does my garden look like in late August? It's absolutely wild and gorgeous! Come tour the garden with me in late summer. The post Late August Garden Tour appeared first on Melissa K. Norris ..read more

This is your ultimate guide on freeze dried zucchini! I'll teach you how to turn your fresh zucchini into freeze dried zucchini so you can use it in your favorite recipes all year long. We'll cover the supplies needed and how to rehydrate and use your freeze dried zucchini later on. Plus, I'll walk you through the entire process step by step. The post How to Freeze Dry Zucchini appeared first on Melissa K. Norris ..read more

Keeping cooked sweet potatoes in the refrigerator is a little cooking hack to make these quick and easy (and healthy) wraps that taste amazing. These tortillas are a great choice for tacos, burritos, quesadillas or a sandwich wrap. With just a few easy ingredients, you can make wraps that everyone will enjoy.  The post Easy Sweet Potato Tortilla Recipe (+ Gluten Free Option) appeared first on Melissa K. Norris ..read more

You can learn how to prune tomato plants that are determinate and indeterminate with this easy tutorial for the best fruitful harvest. The post How to Prune Tomato Plants For a Better Harvest appeared first on Melissa K. Norris ..read more

For years I've done what I can to make my kitchen feel cozy and a place I want to be. As a busy mom and modern homesteader, I spend a lot of time in my kitchen. I'm in my kitchen many hours out of the day, doing everything from baking bread, making home-cooked meals and preserving the garden harvest, this is a kitchen that gets used. However, I'm also a business owner and part of that business is creating beautiful content in the form of blog posts, magazines and videos. So, as the years have gone by, I've enjoyed making my kitchen a beautiful and welcoming place. This past update is my favor ..read more

As the summer months come and go, be sure to pick and freeze your raspberries at their peak of freshness. Then, you can whip up a batch (or two or three) of this deliciously refreshing raspberry juice summer drink recipe anytime you want. With plenty of variations, you'll have no problem using up your summer bounty of berries. Why I Love This Recipe As the summer sun reaches its peak, our raspberry bushes are in full swing, providing a bountiful harvest of these delicious, tart berries. Every summer, you'll find me busy making homemade jams and jellies and delicious baked goods like these ras ..read more

I had a test done recently to test for various toxins in my body. I was shocked by the results considering I've been cleaning up my food and healthcare products for over a decade. Check out my videos below to see my toxin test results and what I'm doing about it. Toxin Testing I've shared about my health update and need for surgery in another post. If you want to learn more about that, hop on over there and watch my video. I've also shared how a 35-day illness revealed the need for more margin in my life. It was this event that led me to dig a little deeper into my health to figure out what w ..read more

When the apples are ready, it's time to harvest! But not all apples are great for long-term storage. So, what are some options for preserving apples to use throughout the year? Freezing them! Learn how to freeze apples with this simple guide and enjoy that fresh apple flavor all year long. You know I love everything preserving. It's the reason I wrote my book Everything Worth Preserving. It's the preservation book I always wished I had… and now I do! If you grow apple trees at home you're probably wondering the best ways to preserve apples at home. Freezing apples is a great way to preserve t ..read more

Homemade strawberry shortcake, it's one of those delightful things of summer. And while I love preserving the harvest for winter, we should have a few recipes to use when the food is ripe and fresh, amen! This traditional strawberry shortcake recipe is one of those. One of our favorite dishes this time of year is strawberry shortcake. Many people like the biscuit form of strawberry shortcake. Sponge cake is delicious, but it takes a lot of eggs. And we won't mention the little chemical laden cakes in the grocery store, plus the cost of said cakes. It's much cheaper, healthier, and yummier to ..read more

Fresh strawberries are one of my favorite summer treats, but they are highly perishable and can spoil quickly. It's important to know how to properly store and preserve strawberries to maintain freshness as long as possible. In this guide, you'll learn the best tips to keep your strawberries fresh. This includes storing in the fridge, freezing, and a vinegar solution method to extend their shelf-life even further. Why I Love These Strawberry Preservation Methods In order to keep strawberries (especially store-bought strawberries) fresh, how you store them makes all the difference. Proper stor ..read more