Author Archives: Melissa K. Norris

About Melissa K. Norris

Melissa K. Norris is a Christian novelist, newspaper columnist, and non-fiction writer. Her stories inspire people to draw closer to God and their pioneer roots. She’s a skilled artisan crafter, creating new traditions from old-time customs for her readers. She found her own little house in the big woods, where she lives with her husband and two children in the Cascade Mountains. Her book, Pioneering Today-Faith and Home the Old Fashioned Way, explains practical and easy methods to cook from scratch, garden, preserve your own food, and see God’s fingerprint in your everyday busy life.

When she's not writing, she's busy in the garden, with their small herd of grass fed beef, canning, and cooking things the old-fashioned way, from scratch. Checkout her blog...

Belgian Overnight Blueberry Waffles

Most people are familiar with waffles. They’re delicious topped with fresh berries, jam, jellies, syrups, and I enjoy mine with applesauce. But be ready to be wowed by these waffles. They’re not your regular waffle. My co-workers son owns a … Continue reading

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How to Make Oatmeal Pancakes

This is one of our favorite pancakes. When I was little, I couldn’t wait long enough for the syrup of jam to make its way around the table and would eat my first one plain. They’re that good. Beings we … Continue reading

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Thin Crust Chicken Veggie Pizza

One of our favorite things is pizza, but many times, I don’t decide to make it until right before dinner. This can be a problem if you use a pizza dough recipe that requires rise time. So I created this … Continue reading

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Banana Blueberry Muffins

I love to bake, especially with fruit. My husband adores chocolate, but I enjoy a good fruit baked goody, especially when I can have it for breakfast…..or a snack, and maybe dessert? When my husband requested some banana blueberry muffins … Continue reading

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How to Make Soft Homemade Whole Wheat Flour Tortillas

I’m always on the lookout to replace processed ingredients in my families diet and our kitchen. When I read the ingredients list on store bought bread, I cringe. I can’t even pronounce half of them, let alone know what the … Continue reading

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