Hi! I'm Mel, the driving force behind The Homestead Fam, a platform dedicated to growing, preserving, and cooking REAL FOOD.

In 2024, I released my self-published recipe book, Back to the Basics, which encourages readers to embrace a more self-sufficient lifestyle.

In 2025, I published, Cook Like a Homesteader, an all-in-one homestead handbook filled with insider tips on making your own breads, preserves, and ferments without artificial ingredients.

My expertise has earned me features on various websites and in multiple magazine publications. Through my courses, guides, books, and online community, I aim to inspire others to preserve homemade traditions in their own kitchens.