Rooted in Tradition. From-Scratch Cooking and Simple, Homemade Living.

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In my happy place – the garden!

In my element – the kitchen!

Hi, I’m Melissa! So Glad You’re Here

Welcome! I’m Melissa—a pro home cook, gardener, and lover of homemade, handmade, and homegrown things. My Homemade Roots is where I share from-scratch recipes, traditional kitchen wisdom, and ways to live simply and in harmony with the seasons. Whether you’re looking to make a pot of soup, bake a loaf of bread, or just crave a slower way of doing things, I hope you’ll find something here that feels like home. Take a look around and explore the recipes, homemaking ideas and all the things I share here.

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Just like flipping through a well-loved recipe box or garden journal, these categories make it easy to find what you’re looking for. You’ll find everything from hearty homemade recipes to helpful hints for the kitchen, home and garden.

The Farmhouse Kitchen

You don’t need to live in the country to enjoy the comforts of farmhouse cooking. It’s all about simple ingredients, seasonal rhythms, and the warmth of a home-cooked meal. These recipes celebrate the kind of food that nourishes body and soul, from summer garden vegetables to cozy winter stews.

Peeling Parsnip for Sheet Pan Roasted Root Vegetables

Thrifty Recipes

Budget-friendly recipes that make the most of what you have. Hearty, comforting, and always full of flavor.

Bowl of Pennsylvania Dutch Pepper Cabbage

Pennsylvania Dutch and Amish Recipes

Simple, time-honored dishes inspired by the home cooking of Pennsylvania Dutch kitchens.

3 Bean Salad

Southern Recipes

Savor the flavors of the South with comforting recipes that celebrate tradition, hospitality, and a good home-cooked meal.

Printables

Farmhouse-inspired printables to simplify homemade living—from recipe cards to pantry lists and garden tools.

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Favorite Products

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