Wardee Harmon

About Wardee Harmon

Wardeh ('Wardee') lives in the Boise area of Idaho with her dear family. She's the author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fermenting Foods and other traditional cooking eBooks, and she teaches online classes in the fundamentals of traditional cooking, sourdough, cultured dairy, cheesemaking, fermentation, kids cooking, dehydrating, allergy-free cooking, cooking outside, pressure cooking, and more. Connect with Wardee and Traditional Cooking School friends on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and Twitter

Author: Wardee Harmon

Small jar of whey.

How To Make & Use Whey #AskWardee 032

Scooping up a bite of homemade sauerkraut out of a small dish.

Homemade Sauerkraut In A Stoneware Crock

Photo of an Instant Pot on a countertop.

How To Convert Slow Cooker Recipes To Pressure Cooker (Or Instant Pot) #AskWardee 056

Glass jar of bubbly sourdough starter being poured out.

How To Make A Sourdough Starter (FAQs, care tips, recipes & more!)

Jars of whole grains, includin quinoa, spelt, and rice.

How To Soak & Cook Whole Grains (+grain cooking chart)

Grain mills, whole grains, milling flour... oh my! You had lots of questions about home grain milling, like... what are the types of grain mills and which one should I buy? What grains should I use and where can I get them? And most importantly, why would I want to mill my own flour anyway?! Watch, listen, or read for my answers on the basics of home grain milling!

How To Mill Flour At Home: Home Grain Milling 101

Slice of whole grain sourdough bread.

Whole Grain Sourdough Bread (einkorn, spelt, or whole wheat)

A white bowl filled with chili and topped with sour cream, onions, cilantro and cheddar cheese.

Creamy Chicken Chili (easy 30-minute dinner!)

Close-up shot of Instant Pot with the lid in place and electronic screen reading "On" in red letters.

How To Use The Instant Pot (+ Easy Instant Pot Instructions)

Small jar of bubbly sourdough starter.

Why Won’t My Sourdough Bread Rise? How To Know When Your Starter Is Strong Enough For Bread-Baking

Bowl of homemade granola.

Soaked Granola Recipe (raw & enzyme-rich!)

Small hand digging into a bowl of berry cobbler topped with whipped cream and a fresh strawberry, with the entire cobbler in the background.

Gluten-Free Mixed Berry Cobbler (use fresh or frozen berries!)

Kefir grains in a stainless steel strainer over a bowl of milk.

The ULTIMATE Milk Kefir Guide (how to make it, troubleshooting tips & MORE!)

manakish (Middle Eastern pizza) topped with labneh cheese, za'atar seasoning and herbs

Manakish (Middle Eastern Pizza)

hands holding two pieces of a Kombucha SCOBY over a small bowl

How To Divide A SCOBY The Right Way #AskWardee 083

dipping a piece of flatbread in a bowl of zatar and olive oil

Homemade Za’atar Seasoning (Middle Eastern Spice Blend)

an open bottle of water kefir with gases escaping, and carbonation building

The ULTIMATE Water Kefir Guide (how to make it, store it, flavor it, brewing tips & MORE!)

woman smiling in kitchen next to a 9-tray vertical food dehydator

How To Choose The Best Food Dehydrator #AskWardee 152