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 and the taste is incredible! For step-by-step instructions, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/how-to-store-lemons-for-a-year-fermented-lemons/ ********************** Links Mentioned: - Redmond Real Salt (use code "Pioneering" for 15% off your order): https://melissaknorris.com/redmond-salt - Harvest to Table (Seasonal Recipes Digital Magazine): https://melissaknorris.com/basic - Everything Worth Preserving Book: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

If you missed the podcast update where I shared about Clover, our milk cow, and her last days here on the farm, then you can check that out here: https://melissaknorris.com/signs-to-watch-for-with-an-expecting-cow/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

Welcome to another edition of our monthly gardening feature. As we're heading into February, a lot of us are excitedly gathering our seeds and possibly even getting seeds started indoors. Here's everything I'm doing in February! For any links mentioned and additional resources, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/gardening-in-february/ Grow Your Own Food Workshop: https://melissaknorris.com/product/gardenworkshop/ Check out the Harvest to Table Magazine here: https://melissaknorris.com/basic ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

Learn how to test the pH levels of your soil and amend acidic or alkaline soil to grow the healthiest plants possible. Healthy plants mean less work, which we can all agree is a good thing. For more information and additional links and resources, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/how-to-test-soil-ph/ Find out about our upcoming workshops on the Norris Farmstead here: https://melissaknorris.com/event-workshop/ Redmond Soil Test Kits (use code "PIONEERINGTODAY" for 15% off at checkout): https://melissaknorris.com/redmond-soil-test-kit ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning #soiltest #soil #gardeningtips Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

Have you ever seen a Scottish Highlander cow? They're so adorable! We're just now learning about these beef and dairy cows from Scotland as we have acquired three Scottish Highlanders to raise. For more information, check out the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/scottish-highlander-cows ********************** Links Mentioned: - Modern Homesteading Conference: https://modernhomesteading.com/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

There are many signs to watch for with an expecting cow. This is my first dairy cow, and her name is Clover. She is due soon, so we have been watching her every day and almost every hour to ensure she has all she needs and catch any dangers that might be looming. For more on what to know when your cow is expecting, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/signs-to-watch-for-with-an-expecting-cow/ ********************** Links Mentioned: - Azure Standard - This video is sponsored by Azure Standard. They have many other products besides produce and groceries. In fact they have a large animal supply and we love the organic alfalfa pellets. You can check them out with this link and, get 10% off your first order of $50 or more using code "Pioneering10" at checkout: https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass #dairycows #pregnantcow #cows For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

What's the best thing to do when you're canning and realize you don't have enough product to fill the last jar? Here are my solutions to make sure you end up with a safe home-canned product that will be safe for you and your family. For more information and other canning safety posts, visit the blog here: https://melissaknorris.com/canning-headspace ********************** Shop This Post: Handmade: https://melissaknorris.com/book/hand-made/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/ **********

The Norris Farmstead is fully renovated and ready for bookings! Come watch the before and after, then be sure to book a night with us! For more info, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/our-new-40-acre-homestead/ Book a night at the Norris Farmstead here: https://NorrisFarmstead.com ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

In the dead of winter, there aren't a lot of options for making a colorful flower bouquet here in the Pacific Northwest. That's why I was thrilled to learn how to take evergreen cuttings along with other bushes to create a beautiful and festive winter bouquet, perfect for adding that special touch to the home during the holidays (great for the Thanksgiving or Christmas table). For the full DIY tutorial, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/diy-winter-bouquet ********************** Links Mentioned: - Growing Cut Flowers Podcast: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/how-to-grow-cut-flowers/ ********************** Shop This Post: - Felco Pruning Snips: https://melissaknorris.com/felco ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

It's easy to make this homemade chocolate gravy recipe, and pouring it over homemade flaky buttermilk biscuits, pancakes, or waffles makes for a wonderful Christmas treat. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/chocolate-gravy ********************** Links Mentioned: - Azure Standard (Use code "Pioneering10" for first time orders of $50 or more to receive 10% off): https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard - Homemade Vanilla Extract: https://melissaknorris.com/homemade-vanilla-extract/ - Flaky Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe: https://melissaknorris.com/how-to-make-easy-flaky-buttermilk-biscuits/ ********************** Shop This Post: - Hand Made book: https://melissaknorris.com/handmade-book ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

I love to make this stove top potpourri recipe this fall and Christmas time of year. The simmer pot recipe is so simple! I love the way it scents the house. There can be cinnamon, orange, and even lemon scents in the air. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/christmas-stovetop-potpourri ********************** Shop This Post: - Cinnamon Sticks Bulk Azure Standard (for first-time customers, use coupon code "Pioneering10" on orders over $50 to save 10%): https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

My absolute favorite new kitchen appliance to make tomato sauce and strain juice is the Weston Roma Tomato Press. It's not electric but simply a machine that is hand-cranked to make the sauce. It separates the skins and seeds for you. I bought mine at Lehman's. To grab your Weston Tomato Press, go here and search "Weston Tomato Press" (that link will get you $5 off a purchase of $75 or more!): https://melissaknorris.com/lehmans-weston-tomato-press For more information, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/weston-tomato-press ********************** Links Mentioned: - FREE Pressure Canning Training video series: https://melissaknorris.com/pressure-canning/ - Roasted Tomato Sauce (video and recipe): https://melissaknorris.com/make-can-tomato-sauce-waterbath-pressure-canning/ ********************** Shop This Post: - My Aprons & my new Everything Worth Preserving flour sack towels: https://melissaknorris.com/products/ - My book Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/book/everything-worth-preserving/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

How do you store green tomatoes so they'll continue to ripen? Here is a super simple and easy old-time method to store fresh tomatoes long-term. Enjoy garden tomatoes for many months, well into the winter, without any type of food preservation. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/storing-green-tomatoes ********************** Links Mentioned: - Black Strawberry Tomato: https://www.rareseeds.com/black-strawberry-tomato - How to Store Potatoes Without a Root Cellar: https://melissaknorris.com/how-to-harvest-and-store-potatoes/ ********************** Shop This Post: - Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

This month it's gardening in November! Though there's not much growing in the garden anymore, there's still plenty to be done, including cleanup and preparations for next year's garden. This is my monthly gardening feature, where I show you everything I'm doing in the garden month-by-month! For links and other helpful posts, visit the BLOG here: https://melissaknorris.com/gardening-in-november ********************** Links Mentioned: - Pumpkin Roll Recipe: https://melissaknorris.com/pumpkin-roll-recipe-from-grandma-with-fresh-pumpkin/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

What does pressure canning actually do to bone broth? There's a lot of debate on whether pressure canning destroys all of the good properties (like gelatin and collagen) in bone broth. Let's find out if that's true. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/does-pressure-canning-ruin-bone-broth ********************** Links Mentioned: - How to Safely Can Bone Broth: https://melissaknorris.com/how-to-can-bone-broth-at-home/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

Let's talk about the truth behind the USDA in America and it's home canning industry regulations and recommendations. The USDA has specific and fair guidelines for the canning process and its safety. They have different guidelines for each different food to preserve as well as for different canning methods. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/usda-canning-safety-rules ********************** Links Mentioned: - Everything Worth Preserving Book: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

What causes canning lids to buckle when water bath or pressure canning food? And how can you prevent this from happening in the first place? I'm showing you how to properly tighten your canning lids to practice the safest canning methods for the best home food preservation. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/what-causes-canning-lids-to-buckle ********************** Shop This Post: - ForJars: Use code "Modern10" for 10% off your order: https://melissaknorris.com/forjars-canning-lids - Denali Lids: Use code "SPENDNSAVE" for 15% off your order of $75 or more: https://melissaknorris.com/denali-canning-lids - Superb Lids: Shop Superb Lids from Azure Standard, use code "MKN10" for $50 off your order of $50 or more for first time customers only (through October 31, 2022): https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

Learn how to can pears the easy way. With my simple trick you'll be able to peel your pears with ease and have delicious home-canned food to line your pantry shelves all year long. For the full tutorial and written instructions, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/can-pears-spiced-pear-canning-recipe/ ********************** Links Mentioned: - Azure Standard: This video is sponsored by Azure Standard, a great place to build up your bulk supplies and long-term food storage. I like to buy my sugar and cinnamon sticks in bulk from Azure. They have a special promotion for first-time customers through October 30, 2022. When you purchase $50 or more, you can get 10% off your order with my coupon code “MKN10”: https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

This month it's gardening in October! I'm preparing the garden for our first fall frost and harvesting the produce that's ready (but leaving the produce that's not quite ready for harvest). This is my monthly gardening feature where I show you everything I'm doing in the garden month-by-month! For more information and links mentioned in this video, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/gardening-in-october ********************** Links Mentioned: - Check out my other Gardening By Month videos here: https://melissaknorris.com/category/raising-your-own-food/gardening/gardening-by-month/ - Seed Saving: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/podcast-36-seed-saving-save-garden-seed/ - Growing, Harvesting & Saving Bean Seeds: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/how-to-grow-and-when-to-pick-pole-beans/ - Curing Winter Squash: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/winter-vegetable-garden/ - Using Cold Frames & Covers: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/plant-covers-for-cold-weather-gardening-how-to-grow-vegetables-all-year/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes: http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

The secret to exceptionally good baking is homemade vanilla extract. The best part of making it from scratch is that the flavors just get better over time! Make this recipe three to six months before your holiday baking for the best homemade treats this year. For the written instructions, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/homemade-vanilla-extract ********************** Links Mentioned: - Azure Standard: This video is sponsored by Azure Standard. Right now, until October 31st, 2022 all new customers who place a minimum order of $50 can receive 10% off by using code "MKN10" at checkout: https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard - Homemade Mint Extract: https://melissaknorris.com/make-mint-extract-5-homemade-extract-recipes/ - Non-alcohol Extract: https://melissaknorris.com/pioneer-homemade-christmas-day-2-how-to-make-non-alcohol-mint-extract/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: The Family Garden Planner http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

I'm not canning any of my salsa this year! But don't be worried, I'm still making salsa, it's just that I'm fermenting it instead of canning it. Fermenting is a form of food preservation and it makes a delicious fresh salsa. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/fermented-salsa ********************** Links Mentioned: - Kahm Yeast: https://melissaknorris.com/kahm-yeast - My book, Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook ********************** Shop This Post: - Fermenting Lids: https://melissaknorris.com/yop-fermenting-lids - Redmond Real Salt: https://melissaknorris.com/redmond-salt ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: The Family Garden Planner http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

Bread and butter pickles are hard to beat! This is the best refrigerator bread and butter pickles recipe that has just enough sugar (but not too much) to lend a sweet tang. For the full recipe, visit the blog post: https://melissaknorris.com/pioneering-today-bread-butter-refrigerator-pickle-recipe/ ********************** Links Mentioned: - Redmond Real Salt (get 15% off at checkout with coupon code "Pioneering"): https://melissaknorris.com/redmond-salt ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: The Family Garden Planner http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

I hate to admit that we're nearing the end of the summer garden. Though I will miss the tomatoes, peppers and summer flowers, the cooler weather also brings back the cool-weather-loving crops as well. Be sure to grab your FREE spot at the Traditional Skills Summit (Sept 12-15th, 2022) to learn from me how to extend your growing season well into fall and even winter! https://melissaknorris.com/schooloftraditionalskills ********************** Links Mentioned: - Gardening by Month: https://melissaknorris.com/category/raising-your-own-food/gardening/gardening-by-month/ - Seed Saving: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/podcast-36-seed-saving-save-garden-seed/ - Traditional Skills Summit: https://melissaknorris.com/schooloftraditionalskills - Rose Hips for Medicinal Purposes: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/benefits-of-rosehips/ ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: The Family Garden Planner http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan http://familygardenplan.com/ Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes http://handmadethebook.com/ The Made-from-Scratch Life http://madefromscratchlife.com/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

What is kahm yeast, why does it form on ferments, is it safe, and how can we avoid it? When making homemade ferments, it's important to maintain safe practices, especially when it's something our family will be consuming. For more information, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/kahm-yeast ********************** Shop This Post: - Fermentation Lids: https://melissaknorris.com/yop-fermenting-lids ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan https://melissaknorris.com/family-garden-plan Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes https://melissaknorris.com/handmade-book The Made-from-Scratch Life https://melissaknorris.com/made-from-scratch-life ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/

Learn how to make celery salt with fresh celery to enjoy the fresh taste of herbs all year long. You can use this as a substitute for salt and add amazing celery flavor to your recipes. It works for so many fresh herbs! ********************** Links Mentioned: - Homemade Basil Salt: https://melissaknorris.com/howtopreservebasilinsalt/ ********************** Shop This Post: - Redmond Real Salt - Use coupon code "Pioneering" for 15% off your purchase: https://melissaknorris.com/redmond-salt ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan https://melissaknorris.com/family-garden-plan Hand Made 100+ From Scratch Recipes https://melissaknorris.com/handmade-book The Made-from-Scratch Life https://melissaknorris.com/made-from-scratch-life ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/