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Month: May 2015

Nourishing Traditions for Kids | Did the book Nourishing Traditions change your life like it did ours? Then you'll be thrilled to hear there's another book in the NT line... for kids! (And we're giving away 3 copies!) I couldn't be more thrilled to share it with you -- yes, because of the gorgeous illustrations and beautiful kid-friendly layout -- and also because it's written by long-time Traditional Cooking School member and friend, Suzanne Gross. | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/115

Nourishing Traditions for Kids {the book!} (KYF115)

DIY Diffuser Jewelry {necklace and bracelet} Essential oils are rapidly gaining popularity -- and with good reason. I quickly realized that essential oil jewelry would be a breeze to make (and fun, too!). I'll take you through the steps of making both an essential oil diffuser necklace and an essential oil diffuser bracelet -- so you'll be making essential oil jewelry on your own in no time. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

DIY Essential Oil Jewelry {Diffuser Necklace & Bracelet}

Coq au Vin {rooster in wine} | Although they were still young, the first rooster we roasted was somewhat tough. For our second try, we decided to prepare the traditional French dish coq au vin. Here, the chicken is marinated, stewed, and allowed to sit in its own juices to tenderize the tough meat as well as develop flavor. It was worth the work... and the wait. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Coq au Vin {rooster in wine}

Housing for Your Chickens | If you've gone "coop shopping" or spent hours browsing chicken coops on Pinterest like I have, you know that chicken housing can be as simple as a reclaimed child’s playhouse or as elaborate as a small mobile home. It all depends on your goals and the time and resources you are willing to invest in the project. Here are the most important things we've learned about chicken coops over the years. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Housing For Your Chickens

Is Your Bed Hurting You -- Or Helping You Heal? | I know a lot of you struggle to get a good night's sleep. You may be waking up in more pain than when you went to bed. So, you need to find the *right* sleep surface - non-toxic, supportive, comfortable and durable. Can a bed really help you heal - instead of hurt you as you sleep? Yes, and here's that bed... | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/114

Is Your Bed Hurting You — Or Helping You Heal? (KYF114)

Real Food Fondue | Fondue is commonly served as dessert, such as strawberries dipped in melted chocolate; but it is lots of fun to make an entire meal of fondue! It's so much fun to gather around a table and enjoy amazing finger food. Your hands and a skewer are all you need! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Real Food Fondue

{no rolling} Homemade Sourdough Tortillas | "Why don't you just make tortillas like you make crepes? Wouldn't that be easier?" said my husband. YES! His insight blessed me. Why hadn't I thought of this sooner? A normally hour-long messy tortilla-creating endeavor is transformed into a clean, no-rolling required, 20-minute tortilla fiesta! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

{No-Rolling Required} Homemade Sourdough Tortillas

How to Get Picky Eaters to Pick Real Food | When we began changing the way we ate, our son was definitely not on board with the changes. I became determined to break the habit of fussy eating in my children, and I was most determined to stop enabling them to be picky. Now, BOTH of my children are excellent eaters. It is possible to get picky eaters to pick Real Food! Here's how. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

How to Get Picky Eaters to Pick Real Food

How I Lost More Than 30 Pounds In 1 Year... with 100% Traditional Foods | Up until last May, I was working out regularly and watching my "carbs". Yet even though I'd been eating healthy for many years, I was still gaining a bit of weight each year. Then it all turned around. In the last year, I've lost more than 30 pounds. Here's how I did it... with 100% traditional foods. | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/113

How I Lost More Than 30 Pounds In 1 Year {podcast} (KYF113)

How I Lost More ThanaHow I Lost More Than 30 Pounds In 1 Year | Up until last May, I was working out regularly and watching my "carbs". Yet even though I'd been eating healthy for many years, I was still gaining a bit of weight each year. Then it all turned around. In the last year, I've lost more than 30 pounds. Here's how I did it... 100% traditional foods on THM! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com 30 Pounds In 1 Year | Up until last May, I was working out regularly and watching my "carbs". Yet even though I'd been eating healthy for many years, I was still gaining a bit of weight each year. Then it all turned around. In the last year, I've lost more than 30 pounds. Here's how I did it... | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

How I Lost More Than 30 Pounds In 1 Year

Compound Butter {butter gets dressed up!} | If you’ve ever had honey butter, you’ve had compound butter. Compound butters are easy to make and they freeze well so they're handy whenever you need a quick flavor boost, an easy sauce, or a way to dress up simple food for company. Here are a myriad of flavor combinations and ideas for using them. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Compound Butter {Butter Gets Dressed Up!}

8 Tips To Get The Most Out Of A Small Garden | If you have a small garden, you know it's a challenge to fit everything in. Here are 8 tips to help you to get the most out of your small garden space. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

8 Tips To Get The Most Out Of A Small Garden

How to Make Essential Oil Perfume | I've wanted to wear perfume all my life, but couldn't because I got headaches every time I put it on. Recently, I started making my own perfume using essential oils... and I couldn't be more thrilled. Now I can wear perfume without getting headaches. And in fact, my perfumes improve how I feel! Here's how to make your own essential oil perfume (video and print). | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

How to Make Essential Oil Perfume {video and print}

"Homey" Traditional Foods | Is it possible to eat homey traditional foods? Yes, it is! In today's podcast, I'm giving you 4 ways to think about it and go about it. Plus, a whole bunch of recipe ideas. Along with the tip of the week! | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/112

Homey Traditional Foods (KYF112)

Crustless Custard Fruit Pie {endless variations for all seasons} | Even if you love pie pastry, this light fruity custard pie is a delicious treat all year round, plus it is versatile enough for any seasonal fruit. Most variations can be whipped up in a few minutes. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Crustless Custard Fruit Pie {endless variations, all seasons}

15 Easy Raw Cheese Recipes | If you make cheese already and appreciate quality recipes... Or, if you want to learn how to make cheese and need a vetted set of recipes to start you off... ...then this post is for you. We did all the hard work of reviewing recipes (and making a bunch of them, too) so you can just dive in and get started. Yummy cheese awaits! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

15 Easy Raw Cheese Recipes

Sprouted Strawberry Shortcake | Strawberries are perfect on their own, but I love adding them to a lightly sweetened dessert (like... shortcake!) for a spring treat. For this recipe, I use a sprouted pastry flour to create a slightly sweet biscuit baked as one large disk. Top with strawberries or any seasonal fruit! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Sprouted Strawberry Shortcake

the Ultimate Guide to Essential Oil Properties {and which oils do what} | You may need a course in Latin to understand all the different properties of essential oils. Look no further! This is your one-stop-shop for understanding and decoding the various properties of essential oils. Bookmark or pin this post and come back often. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

The Ultimate Guide To Essential Oil Properties {and which oils do what}