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Month: February 2016

Want a tasty treat and a fun winter activity for the kids rolled into one? This old-fashioned treat only has 2 ingredients: maple syrup and snow! Making maple syrup candy is a long-standing tradition of the sugaring off season. If you're a fan of Little House on the Prairie, you'll remember Laura and Mary enjoying this late-winter treat, and now you can too!

Maple Syrup Snow Candy

(Pt. 1) All I Need To Know I Learned In The Kitchen {Kitchen Rules 1-5} | We spend a lot of time in the kitchen, don't we? Yet in the kitchen, so much more happens than just cooking. We also nurture relationships with our family and friends. Whether we grow into who God wants us to be through how we handle tasks, failures, and successes. So here are 5 "kitchen rules" -- words to live by... in the kitchen! | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/150

(Pt. 1) All I Really Need To Know… I Learned In The Kitchen {Kitchen Rules 1 to 5} (KYF150)

“How do you store sprouted grains, and how long do they last?” asks Sue. Watch, listen, or read to find out the answer PLUS discover how sprouting grains makes baking cookies so easy — just mix and pop them in the oven! | AskWardee.tv

How Do You Store Sprouted Grains And How Long Do They Last? #AskWardee 017

30 Maca Recipes - how to take and how to eat this amazing superfood! Maca has an amazing energizing effect and the positive effects on fertility, hormone balancing and more are really catching wind. Consider this adaptogenic superfood as a healthy addition to your lifestyle -- one that might be the missing link if you experience low energy levels, depression, compromised immunity, or hormonal imbalances. #macapowder #smoothie #organic #coffee #uses #recipe

30 Maca Recipes {so you can get your superfood on!}

We all want to be the mom who's always called upon to bring treats for the kids' class, the woman who's famous for her tasty dishes at potlucks, the lady who always has something to snack on. Guess what? You can be that lady and not spend hours planning or prepping, slave over a hot stove, or even turn on your oven. And you can include healthy superfoods and adaptogens while you're at it. Are you ready for my little secret?

Maca Gingersnap No-Bake Treats

Recently I realized that I just couldn't remember the last time I'd woken up feeling completely rested. My lack of energy could have been caused by a number of things; all I know is that I wanted to feel better. Enter: maca. I experimented with it by putting it in all my drinks. My energy now? Extended instead of sporadic! Here is one hot drink that gets my day going with maca!

Black & White Maca Mocha

8 Eclectic, Fun, & Useful Kitchen Hand Tools | Hand tools... they're my weakness. A good hand tool wins me over with its beauty and function. I do everything I can to avoid the noise and mess of an appliance. Life is just simpler and better when you have a good tool that gets the job done with very little fuss. Here are my favorite 8 eclectic, fun, and useful hand tools. | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/149

8 Eclectic, Fun, and Useful Kitchen Hand Tools (KYF149)

"Does sourdough remove phytic acid? My family needs to avoid it because of tooth decay and cavities in my children," asks Wendy R. Watch, listen, or read to find out my answer! | AskWardee.tv

Does Sourdough Remove Phytic Acid From Grains? #AskWardee 016

Sausage... A gourmet delicacy, yet it is the essence of nose-to-tail farm frugality. Nothing goes to waste when all the scraps and small pieces of meat are used to make sausage. Salting, smoking, fermenting, and drying are all ways to preserve meat for longer without refrigeration. Sausage made at home from the best local, pastured meats, mixed with tons of wholesome flavor, avoids all the chemicals found in processed meats.

Homemade Italian Sausage

Are you on the GAPS Diet? Have you thought about starting? How do you know when it's time to stop? My family and I have been on the GAPS Diet for almost 5 years. We're unusual that way. We've been dependent on the GAPS diet for most of my children's childhoods. A year ago, I questioned if I personally would ever be able to get off. Thanks to my own research and various people I met along the way, I don't wonder any more.

Why, When, & How To Phase Off The GAPS Diet

At a time when I spent most of my free time baking, I was told I had to give up eggs. But to bake without eggs? Was that even possible? I'm here to tell you that it’s more than possible -- and easier than you might think. Although there are several egg-replacing products available, it’s just as easy to create your own substitutes from ingredients you probably already have on hand. Here are 6 of my favorites, and how to use them.

Baking Without Eggs: 6 Substitutions & How to Use Them

Yes! Homemade Mayo Is Easier Than Store-Bought! | Oh, no! You've got a *big* problem. You just ran out of mayo! In my house, at least, this *is* a big problem. Did you know that making your own is EASIER (yes, easier) than getting more from the store? Plus it's healthier and cheaper, too! Watch this video, and I'll prove it to you! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Yes! Homemade Mayonnaise Is Easier Than Store-Bought!

Ever wish you had a cultured snack you could make in less than five minutes and have ready to grab whenever you wanted some serious snacking? These frozen yogurt bites are the true definition of both simple and satisfying. Thankfully, they are also both stunning and delicious, so sharing is highly encouraged.

Raspberry-Kissed Frozen Yogurt Bites

The best chocolate cake ever... I know you’ve heard that before. Yet many of you wanted a cake that was not just grain-free, but also dairy-free, nut-free and refined-sugar free, too. You asked, and I answered! This cake is all that, and still tastes like the best chocolate cake ever.

The Best Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Cake Ever {with just 6 ingredients!}

How do you make grain-free baked goods? I use soaked nuts. Grain-free sourdough bread recipes may be hard to find, but this one is a versatile gem that can be made into loaves or rolls and eaten as sandwiches or toast! It tastes just like tender, soft, fresh, whole wheat bread!

Grain-Free Paleo Sourdough Bread

11 Ways To Lighten The Traditional Cooking Load | Kitchen clutter and endless cooking tasks can easily take over your life and sap your joy. Not if you tame the beast, though! In the past, I've shared bunches of traditional cooking time-saving tips. Which ones do I really use all the time in our home to lighten my traditional cooking load? These 11... | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/148

11 Ways To Lighten The Traditional Cooking Load (KYF148)

"My kefir looks _______! Can we eat it? Are my kefir grains okay?” asks Nanette. I'm taking a look at Nanette's kefir today — watch, listen, or read to find out my answer to her question! | AskWardee.tv

My Kefir Looks _______! Are My Kefir Grains Okay? #AskWardee 015

Chocolate is God's gift to women. Am I right? When my friends introduced me to scrumptious, bittersweet chocolate truffles coated in cocoa powder that melt in your mouth, it was only a matter of time before I created my own version of bittersweet chocolate truffles!

Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles