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5 *More* Traditional Cooking Time-Saving Tips | Here are 5 *more* tips to help you save time with your traditional cooking... preserve foods through fermentation, no-pound sauerkraut, keep brine on hand, sourdough bread that makes itself, and soaked oatmeal for 3 to 4 days. Plus, 6 more tips from listener Lise! Video included! | KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/138

5 *More* Traditional Cooking Time-Saving Tips (KYF138)

There's a lot of conflicting information about food out there, and your head is probably spinning as you try to sort through it all. Yet, Real Food can be summed up in one simple statement. Do you know what it is?

Top 5 Nutrient-Dense Foods For Your Family

Are you ready to be inspired with herbal gift ideas that are beautiful, thoughtful, healthy, and homemade? You've come to the right place! We've gathered 20 homemade herbal gifts -- including teas, salves, and culinary creations -- for everyone on your list.

20 Homemade Herbal Gifts

Sometimes I'm just in a stuffing mood... Then the big questions are: what can I serve with it? What new twist can I create? I initially resisted adding sausage to my stuffing. Finally, I caved, and I'm so glad I did! My newest version is a savory sourdough stuffing with Italian sausage!

Savory Sourdough Stuffing

Chocolate-Covered Raspberry No-Bake Cookie Bites | No bake? Check. So easy a kid could do it? Check. Healthy, real food ingredients? Check. Allergy-friendly? Check. Only one appliance? Check. Just a couple dirty dishes? Check. Delicious? That, too! I've been so excited to bring you this recipe! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

No-Bake Chocolate-Covered Raspberry Cookie Bites

no-fail caulitatoes topped with butter and chives

How To Make No-Fail Caulitatoes

“Can I use kombucha for soaking grains and beans?” Yes, you can! Watch, listen, or read to find out how to soak and why you should. | AskWardee.tv

Kombucha For Soaking Grains & Beans #AskWardee 007

The perfect warm-up treat when it's cold and wintry outside? A cup of hot chocolate, of course! Unfortunately, if you're staying away from dairy, store bought mixes usually contain it -- along with a host of other unhealthy ingredients. The good news? It's super easy to make dairy-free hot chocolate!

Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate

Green Beans with Bacon & Mushrooms | Sick of green bean casserole that uses canned cream of mushroom soup? Want a Real Food version instead? My family enjoys this recipe throughout the year -- especially during the holiday season. No canned mystery soups necessary! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Green Beans with Bacon & Mushrooms

"Can I make new ferments by re-using old brine?" Yes, you can! In fact, doing so can ensure a better result because it’s bringing a starter culture into the new ferment. Watch, listen, or read to find out more! | AskWardee.tv

Re-Using Old Brine For New Ferments #AskWardee 008

Since this time of year is one of joyous celebration, what do we need to celebrate the season? Real food treats, of course! Ethical treats. Delicious treats. Thankfully, simple treats like chai chocolate truffles satisfy on all fronts -- and you won't miss the refined sugar at all!

Chai Chocolate Truffles

It's the perfect cup of tea -- echoing both green and black teas. A semi-broad leaf, this revered, hand-harvested, and often expensive tea dates back to the ancient tea culture of China. Have you ever heard of Pu'er tea?

Why Pu’er Tea is the New Black

Dairy-Free Banana Eggnog Shake

Dairy-Free Banana Eggnog Shake

Did you know that the process of using and feeding a gluten-free sourdough starter is very similar to a traditional sourdough starter? Watch, listen, or read for tips and resources to get you started! | AskWardee.tv

Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter Basics #AskWardee 009

Just before the cold sets in, God leaves us a final parting gift before winter hibernation... The black walnut tree is ready for harvest. We had been purchasing an herbal mixture for our goats. When we realized the main ingredient was black walnut hull, it was a no-brainer! Time to put these ankle-rollers to good use because black walnuts have amazing properties!

How to Make a Black Walnut Tincture

What is jun? How does it compare to kombucha? Is it a good choice for your family? In this post, I'll answer some frequently asked questions about this historical fermented beverage to help you decide whether or not it's a good choice for your family.

Is Jun Right For You? All Your Questions Answered!

Beet kvass is a fermented probiotic beverage made using beets, salt, and water. But is it okay to have a white film on beet kvass? Watch, listen, or read to find out! | AskWardee.tv

There’s A Film On My Beet Kvass? #AskWardee 010

Did you know that the function of your immune system, the state of your mental health, the pain or lack thereof in your joints, and even whether or not you have seasonal allergies can all be determined by one thing? Do you know what it is? And did you know you can heal it yourself?

82 Ways To Heal Your Gut