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Wardee Harmon

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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

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

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How To Choose The Best Food Dehydrator #AskWardee 152

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Sourdough Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Frosting

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What’s The Difference Between Stock And Broth? #AskWardee 151

smiling woman in a kitchen holding out her small jar of sourdough starter

Feeding Your Sourdough Starter… More Than Just Flour! #AskWardee 150

spelt crackers in a napkin

Sprouted Spelt Crackers (easy & delicious snack!)

small jar of vanilla beans and vodka covered with a red cloth and secured with a metal band

Homemade Vanilla Extract (best flavor & cost effective!)

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Chocolate Walnut Brownies (gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free)

Sprouted spelt biscuits topped with mixed berry chia seed jam

Homemade Sprouted Spelt Biscuits (flaky & buttery!)

woman smiling in a kitchen with whole grains and a bowl of flour in front of her

How To Store Flour & Grains #AskWardee 149

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Where To Buy Whole Wheat Berries, Grains, and Flour #AskWardee 148

Mason jars of canned tomatoes

What’s The Best Food Preservation Method… Canning, Freezing, Dehydrating, or Fermenting? #AskWardee 147

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Our Family’s Weekly Cultured Dairy Routine #AskWardee 146

green bowl of chili, garnished with sour cream, avocado, herbs, and purple onion

Easy 30-Minute Classic Chili Recipe

enameled cast iron pot of chicken and veggie stew garnished with fresh herbs

Delicious Pauper’s Chicken Stew Recipe

small glass container of bubbly sourdough starter

When Is A Sourdough Starter Ready For Baking? #AskWardee 145

continuous brew Kombucha and a jar of sauerkraut on a counter top with flip top bottles and a pot wrapped in a towel

How To Keep Ferments Warm #AskWardee 144

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The BEST Way To Care For Curly Hair… Safe & Non-Toxic! #AskWardee 116