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

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)

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

A white plate with a piece of chocolate frosted chocolate cake topped with fresh raspberries and strawberries

Sourdough Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Frosting

woman smiling in her kitchen holding forward a half-gallon jar of broth

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!)

stack of brownies on a plate with a knife frosting an additional brownie

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!)