Welcome! I’m Melissa – lover of old-fashioned recipes handed down from my ancestors, recipe developer exploring new ideas for delicious dishes, crafter working with a variety of mediums, history freak, and romance author. The very first thing I learned in the kitchen was how to scramble eggs in an old cast iron skillet at the age of five. My great-grandmother put me on a step-stool at the stove and thus began my passion for whipping up great tasting foods.
Pictured with me is my service dog, Daisy Mae. ❤️
Extreme couponing was one of my passions. If the stores wanted to give us free food and other products, why not take advantage? It was a great way to help your local food pantry feed those in need and keep your own pantry full. A lot of my recipes were whipped up with whatever I found in my fridge, freezer, and cupboards, and designed specifically to use those items grocery stores seem to have on sale most often. I no longer buy those sale products. Reading labels has changed everything I buy. If I can’t get an ingredient I need that is organic, I either make my own version of it from scratch with organic ingredients, or look for the product with the least amount of ingredients with as few unnatural additives as possible.
I believe wild edible landscaping makes abundant sense! Check out my Wild Edibles page to see a few of the wild plants you can grow in your own yard. What a great way to ensure you’ll always have food and natural remedies, plus they’re natural and beautiful!
I’m also passionate about all aspects and eras of history. Every now and then, my innate curiosity about the history of a particular food or holiday sucks me in and I must share my findings. I hope you enjoy my brief history lessons and recipes! Duck into your kitchen to try a few!
