Beautifully designed, easy to follow with clear instructions. Just a wonderful resource!

Easy to follow. Recipes to make for years to come.

I love cookbooks and having one so attuned to how I am trying to live life is wonderful. This book is written in "plain speak" so anyone can understand and with ingredients most folks would already have in their kitchen. Thank You!

This is perfect to have on hand for all staples. I can add to or adjust if needed based on my own needs

My new go to recipe book for the staples
I am trying to phase out packaged food as much as possible

Love this cookbook. Very impressed with it. I made the honey biscuits the day I received it,and they were delicious! I will be making more of the recipes soon. I will be ordering the other book soon,as well. Great job!

Very handy book for simple everyday recipes that you and your family will love. Canning and food preservation recipes and how to's for beginners. Well written, colorful pictures.

I have tried a couple of recipes and have been successful for the first time using yeast. I have always failed with yeast and now succeeding I'm feeling confident of continuing.

Basic every day recipes that anyone can do. I can’t wait to get started!

I have to say, this is hands-down one of the best cookbooks I’ve added to our homestead kitchen. What I really love about it is how Mel doesn’t just give you a single recipe — she shares a recipe and then offers variations to help you brainstorm different ways to make it your own.

It’s been such a helpful way for me to start thinking more creatively about what we’re growing here or picking up at the farmers market. Instead of feeling stuck following one exact recipe, I’m learning how to adapt, swap ingredients, and really stock our pantry with homemade basics that fit what’s in season.

It feels less like following rules and more like being taught how to build skills and confidence in the kitchen. If you’re wanting to cook more from scratch, stock up your pantry, and get better at using what you have, I really think you’ll love it as much as I do.

This is a great first step towards cooking from scratch and making more food at home instead of from a package. I wish there was more whole wheat in the bread options, less sugar in recipes and more honey or maple syrup but I’d call this a great first step into making your own food!

Wonderful book. Im looking forward baking!

I can't wait to try the recipes. This is exactly what I was looking for.

As someone used to baking with yeast, sourdough scared me. I am more than pleasantly surprised at how much background information she provides in addition to the recipes. Can't wait to get started!

I love this book! It has everything I was looking for to switch over to healthier options in my kitchen!