Archives for 2017

Year: 2017

This is the list of Traditional Cooking School's top 10 posts of 2017 -- the recipes and articles YOU found most helpful, most useful, most inspiring, most life-changing, and of course, most delicious. We wish you joy, abundance, and blessings in 2018!

Traditional Cooking School’s Top 10 Posts Of 2017

What's the best way to get your Kombucha from the big fermenting vessel into swing-top bottles? Pouring straight from the jar is messy, and Kombucha spills everywhere! Watch, listen, or read to learn how to decant Kombucha into bottles using food grade tubing and an inexpensive auto bottling siphon.

How To Decant Kombucha Into Bottles… Fast & Easy! #AskWardee 104

Jesus is the sinless Savior of the world! What a gift He is; the only gift we need! We pray that all of you would believe in Him, know Him, serve Him, and grow in His love. We are thankful for you and pray you experience God's love and peace this Christmas. God bless you!

Merry Christmas 2017!

Do you have a food allergy? Wait, a food sensitivity? Or could it be a food intolerance? Do you know the difference between food allergies, sensitivities, & intolerances? Contrary to popular belief, the terms are not interchangeable and knowing which is which isn't as complicated as it seems. Learn the facts, plus the most reliable tests to find out which you may have!

The Difference Between Food Allergies, Sensitivities, & Intolerances

Did you know... Kombucha rarely grows mold? The SCOBY (mother culture) is quite hardy and balanced. Yet, mold does happen sometimes. Watch, listen, or read to learn how to tell if your Kombucha is moldy, plus what to do about it and how to prevent mold in future batches!

How To Tell If Your Kombucha Is Moldy (And What To Do About It!) #AskWardee 103

Say hello to the grown-up version of baked oatmeal: Baked Mocha Oatmeal with nourishing, digestion-friendly soaked oats! The flavors of chocolate and coffee combine in this easy, healthy, gluten-free breakfast. Not a fan of coffee? That's ok; use an herbal substitute. Plus, options to make this a Trim Healthy Mama (E) breakfast are also included!

Soaked & Baked Mocha Oatmeal {with a THM option!}

If you want to put a smile on someone's face, just mention naturally sweetened, nourishing chocolate marshmallows -- and these nostalgic treats are made without corn syrup and with lots of gut-healing gelatin! Perfect for adding to hot cocoa or making homemade s'mores!

Naturally Sweetened & Nourishing Chocolate Marshmallows

The holidays roll around... and it's so hard to resist those sweets and treats! Is it possible to stick to your healthy eating plan and still enjoy your food? Be encouraged! Not only is it possible to enjoy Trim Healthy holidays, it might be more doable than you think! Watch, listen, or read for my tips to help you stay on Trim Healthy Mama... yes, even during the holidays!

5 Tips To Help You Stay On Trim Healthy Mama… Even During The Holidays! #AskWardee 102

Are you looking for the best winter holiday cheesecake recipe? This is it! This No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake is light, yet rich and satisfying, with a chocolate ganache topping. It's egg-free, grain-free, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and has a low-carb option -- perfect for anyone, as long as you can have dairy!

Nourishing No-Bake Peppermint Cheesecake {with a low-carb option}

Slightly sweet, slightly sour, and a little bit fizzy, we're in love with KOMBUCHA! And we get so many questions and comments about this nourishing, probiotic drink that we can tell you're in love with it, too. From how to make and store Kombucha to how to store SCOBYs to Kombucha troubleshooting and MORE, The ULTIMATE Kombucha Guide has the answers to your brewing questions!

The ULTIMATE Kombucha Guide {how to make it, store it, flavor it, SCOBY care, troubleshooting, and MORE!}

Conventional scented candles and air fresheners are full of endocrine-disrupting chemicals and are as toxic as second-hand smoke! But, what if you want to fill your home with holiday ambiance and smells? Watch, listen, or read to learn how to create delicious-smelling Christmas and wintertime essential oil diffuser blends that boast health benefits, too!

14 Christmas & Wintertime Essential Oil Diffuser Blends #AskWardee 101

Have you tried stuffing your favorite winter squash yet? Squashes act as the perfect low-carb vessel to transport amazing flavors right into your mouth! This Grain-Free Chicken, Bacon, and Ranch Stuffed Spaghetti Squash is hearty and zesty -- perfect for satisfying comfort food cravings in a healthy, nourishing, veggie-filled way!

Grain-Free Chicken, Bacon, & Ranch Stuffed Spaghetti Squash {THM:S}

With just 4 ingredients and no baking required, you can whip up batch after batch of these Allergy-Friendly White Chocolate Peppermint Snowballs with very little time and effort. They're grain-free, nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free, soy-free, and peanut-free! Just be sure to make plenty... You wouldn't want a snowball fight! ;)

Allergy-Friendly White Chocolate Peppermint Snowballs {4 ingredients & no-bake!}

If milling your own fresh-ground flour isn't exciting enough, let's explore other things your grain mill can do! From cracked grains for delicious breakfast porridge and bean flour to spices and powdered sugar, watch, listen, or read to discover how easy and fun it is to use your grain mill for more than just flour!

Home Grain Milling 101: More Things Your Grain Mill Can Do! #AskWardee 100

Pregnancy is a beautiful time in a woman's life... but it wasn't my favorite thing. Now that I have my baby, I'm working to lose the baby weight and heal diastasis recti -- while nursing. Here are 3 fun and effective ways to exercise while breastfeeding!

3 Ways To Exercise While Breastfeeding {lose the baby weight & heal diastasis recti}

Is it safe to ingest essential oils? You may have noticed... this is a controversial topic! So, let's explore what aromatherapists and essential oil experts have to say about consuming essential oils for medicinal and culinary purposes.

Is It Safe To Ingest Essential Oils? {medicinal & culinary use}

Home Grain Milling 101: Baking With Fresh-Ground Flour #AskWardee 099

Home Grain Milling 101: Baking With Fresh-Ground Flour #AskWardee 099

You won't find any heavily processed white chocolate chips in this Instant Pot White Hot Chocolate. This is the real deal -- a true, from-scratch drink made with nourishing ingredients and in just 6 minutes! Plus, with 3 special flavor options -- like cinnamon spice, peppermint, and almond-vanilla -- and a dairy-free option, it's a perfect allergy-friendly drink for one or for a holiday party!

Instant Pot White Hot Chocolate {with 3 special flavor options!}