This page will be updated frequently with the recommended merchants, tools, food/ingredients, books, and other links mentioned for the Cooking Outside eBook and eCourse. (Keep scrolling to see all links and recommendations.)
Merchants
The following merchants are excellent resources for your traditional cooking needs.
Cultures for Health
Provides starter cultures, cheese-making supplies, sprouting supplies, and more. Get 15% off cultures and 10% off supplies.
More info: Cultures for Health.
Coupon: TCS for 15% off cultures and 10% off supplies. May be used multiple times.
Amazon.com
Amazon has an entire grocery section of natural and organic ingredients, including many of the items need for this eCourse. It’s also a great place to get appliances.
More info:
Amazon.com.
US Wellness Meats
On online resource for pasture-raised meats, grassfed dairy, lard, tallow, and more.
More info: US Wellness Meats
Tools and Equipment
Roaster Oven
This portable appliance can be used outside to bake all kinds of foods.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Recommended in lesson 2.
Needed in lessons 3 and 4.
Toaster Oven
Allows you to bake a loaf of no-knead bread without heating up the entire house. Also useful for reheating.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Recommended in lesson 2.
Needed in lesson 4.
Crockpot
Besides getting dinner ready ahead of time, crockpots are great for making broth and cooking beans.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternative: Use a large stockpot.
Recommended in lesson 2
Needed in lessons 4, 5, and 16.
Hot Plate
Just like your stove top, this portable hot plate makes it possible to call all manner of meals outside!
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Recommended in lesson 2.
Excalibur 9-Tray Dehydrator
This horizontal airflow unit has removable trays, so it can also be used to ferment foods at a controlled temperature (it even fits half-gallon and gallon-sized jars!
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Recommended in lesson 2.
Needed in lesson 3.
Camp Stove
This camp stove provides tons of cooking space and allows you to cook almost as if you would indoors.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Recommended in lesson 2.
Needed in lessons 3, 6, 7, 8.
Sun Oven
Uses the sun’s energy cook and bake almost anything!
More info or buy at: SunOven.com.
Recommended in lesson 2.
Needed in lesson 14.
Survivor Rocket Stove
Clean, fast, fun, and durable outdoor stove. Great for camping.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Recommended in lessons 2 and 17.
Option in lessons 13 and 17.
Extension Cord
Often needed when using portable appliances outside.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Recommended in lesson 2.
Needed in lessons 3 and 4.
Cookie Sheet/Baking Sheet
Helpful in transporting utensils outdoors. Also great for holding finished burgers, and other foods.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Recommended in lesson 2.
Needed in lesson 6.
Scraper
Handy for scraping clean cutting boards and cast iron pans.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternative: a spatula, sponge, and elbow grease.
Recommended in lesson 2.
Abrasive Scouring Pad
Useful in cleaning outside cooking appliances and utensils.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Recommended in lesson 2.
8″ or 9″ Square Baking Dish/Cake Pan
Needed for baking cakes.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 3.
Deep Dish Cast-Iron Skillet
Needed for cooking steak, tortillas, and preparing skillet meals.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 3 and 6.
Quart-size Mason Jar (wide-mouth)
Useful in soaking grains, fermentation, sprouting, and food storage.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 3 and 8.
Vitamix (High-Powered Blender)
Mill your own flour (though not as finely as a mill) and crack grains for porridge.
More info or buy at: Vitamix.com.
Alternatives: a stand-alone mill or grain cracker, or another high-powered blender such as Blendtec.
Needed in lessons 3, 5, and 8.
Parchment Paper
Useful in lining baking trays and rolling out dough.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 4, 9, 11, 14, and 16.
Half-Pint Mason Jar (wide-mouth)
Used to make mini-cheesecakes and quiche in a toaster or roaster oven.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 5.
Jar Lifter
Helpful in removing hot jars from toaster ovens or pots.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 5 and 8.
Barbecue Box
This box has a hinged lid. Inside is a grill grate. When the lid is open, you’re using the grill to sear meat, grill vegetables or toast bread. With the lid closed, you can create an oven-like environment.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Option in lessons 3 and 6.
Reversible Grill/Griddle
Fits on the Camp Chef stove. Can be used to grill burgers, cook tortillas, wraps, and more.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 6.
Option in most lessons.
Lodge 6-Quart Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Can be used to make many different meals outside. Even bread! Although we used to recommend a ceramic-coated Dutch oven, we no longer do — due to concerns with heavy metal in the glazing.
More info or buy at: HomeDepot.com.
Needed in lessons 6, 11, and 16.
Spiralizer
Turns vegetables into fun noodles or fries!
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 6.
Julienne Peeler
Can also turn vegetables into fun noodles or fries. With a bit more work!
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Option in lesson 6.
Cast-Iron Skillet
Needed for cooking steak, tortillas, and preparing skillet meals.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 6, 12, and 13.
Stovetop Pressure Cooker
Can be used to pressure cook foods quickly outside. Use on a camp stove or stovetop.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 7.
Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker
Can be used to pressure cook foods quickly inside or outside. Requires electricity.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 7.
Steaming Trivet
This insert goes in the bottom of the pot for when you need to keep foods off the bottom of the pot (so liquids can circulate and to prevent burning).
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 7.
Water Bath Canner
Use to can high-acid foods such as tomato products and strawberry jam (or foods with added lemon juice to make them acidic enough). Use it easily on your camp stove.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 8.
Presto Pressure Canner
Needed to can meats or beans. May be used on the camp stove.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 8.
Pint-size Mason Jars (wide-mouth)
Useful in canning and also for storing pre-mixes for camping.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 8 and 13.
Tattler Reusable Lids
These canning lids are reusable! They can be used in a water bath or pressure canner.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Option in lesson 8.
Kettle
Needed to warm water for canning.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternative: use a pot to warm water.
Option in lesson 8.
Small Sauce Pan
Used to sanitize canning lids and rings.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 8.
Magnetic Canning Wand
Allows you to place lids on hot jars without risking burns or contamination.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 8.
Long-handled Pizza Peel
Use to safely get pizzas (and bread) in and out of the oven.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternative: use a rimless baking sheet.
Needed in lesson 9.
Wooden Cutting Board
A large wood or bamboo cutting board is needed for cutting vegetables and carving meats. Also useful when rolling dough for pizza.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 9.
Long-handled Tongs
Essential for open fire pit cooking.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 9 and 11.
Basting Brush
Needed to brush pizza crust with oil.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 9.
Chimney
Use a chimney to start coals when cooking over an open fire pit. Allows you to bypass starter fluid!
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 11, 13, and 15.
Lid-lifter
Use to lift hot lids on dutch ovens when cooking over and open fire.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 11.
Matches
Needed to light wood or coals.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 11, 12, and 13.
Fire Pit with Grate
Needed for outdoor cooking over and open fire.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 12 and 13.
Fire Extinguisher
Important to have on hand to put out a fire that gets out of control!
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Recommended in lesson 13.
Stainless Steel Muffin Pan
A safer option for baking (compared to aluminum).
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternatives: cast-iron or stoneware muffin tins. Or line aluminum pans with paper muffin liners.
Needed in lesson 13.
Little Chef Smoker
This electric smoker can be used to smoke meat.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Option in lesson 15.
Weber’s Smokey Mountain Smoker
This charcoal-fueled smoker is a good introductory smoker.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 15.
Pastry Blender
Helpful to cut butter into the flour when making bread in the dutch oven.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternative: cut butter in with two knives or a fork.
Needed in lesson 16.
BioLite Rocket Stove
A portable rocket stove that also charges your mobile devices!
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Demonstrated in lesson 17.
Food and Ingredients
Blanched Almond Flour
The nut flour is often used to make gluten-free baked goods.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 3 and 5.
Unsweetened, Shredded Coconut
This organic coconut has been dehydrated and shredded. It is used in make coconut milk and included in many baked goods.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed for lessons 3 and 5.
Real Salt
This unrefined sea salt is high in trace minerals and imparts a wonderful flavor.
Alternatives: Himalayan Sea Salt or Celtic Sea Salt.
Needed in most lessons.
Stevia (powder)
Stevia powder works well in non-bake desserts, tea, coffee, and salad dressings.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternative: green stevia leaf powder.
Option in lessons 3 and 5.
Coconut Oil, unrefined
A traditional cooking fat, excellent for baking, sautéing, and frying.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in most lessons.
Vanilla Beans
Use vanilla beans to make your own vanilla extract.
More info or buy here.
Follow Wardee’s instructions for making vanilla extract.
Needed in lessons 3, 5, and 13.
Evaporated Cane Juice
With it’s fine crystals and mild taste, this natural sugar is the most like white sugar.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 3.
Sucanat or Rapadura
Unrefined sugar cane, a natural sweetener. Useful in baking and also for making water kefir.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 3, 5, 11, 13 and 14.
Dry Maple Sugar
A natural alternative to sugar. Comes from maple syrup.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Option in lesson 3.
Beef Gelatin
Needed to thicken yogurt and make marshmallows.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternative: Great Lake’s beef gelatin.
Needed in lessons 3, 10, and 13.
LyoPro Y+ Yogurt Culture
Needed to make yogurt.
More info: Homesteader’s Supply.
Needed in lesson 3.
Sourdough Starter
Needed for making sourdough bread, desserts, and batters.
More info or buy at: Cultures for Health.
Coupon: TCS for 15% off cultures and 10% off supplies. May be used multiple times.
Needed in lessons 4, 9, 10, and 13.
Hard Red Wheat
Mill into whole wheat flour for making bread, pastas, crackers, and foods that benefit from heartier, denser flavors and texture.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternative: Use hard white wheat.
Needed in lessons 4, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, and 16.
Hard Red Wheat Flour
This whole wheat flour has been ground from red wheat berries.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternative: King Arthur 100% Whole Wheat or Arrowhead Mills 100% Whole Wheat.
Option in lessons 4, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, and 16.
Sweet Leaf Liquid Stevia Extract
Use to sweeten desserts.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 5 and 13.
Pepper
Needed to season main and breakfast dishes.
More info or buy here.
Needed in lessons 5, 6, 9, 13 and 14.
Garlic Powder
Needed to season vegetables, beans, and meats.
More info or buy here.
Needed in lessons 5, 6, 13, and 15.
Parsley
Flavorful addition to roasts, soups, stews, stocks and vegetable dishes. Also used to make herbed seasoning salt.
More info or buy here.
Needed in lessons 5 and 6.
Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
This apple cider vinegar is raw, organic, and unfiltered. Needed for soaking grains, and making broth, soups, and salad dressings.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 5 and 11.
Flax seed
Used to make muffins in jars. Ground flax seeds can also be used as an egg substitute.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 5.
Cayenne (ground)
Useful in making condiments and savory dishes.
More info or buy here.
Needed in lessons 5 and 6.
Coconut Milk
Helpful in making dairy-free desserts, breads, and kefir.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternative: Coconut Milk Powder.
Needed in lesson 6.
Raw Honey
A nutritious sweetener, honey that has not been heated over 117 degrees is loaded with amylases, enzymes that digest carbohydrates.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternative: local raw honey is the best option, when possible.
Needed in lessons 6, 11, and 13.
Sprouted Brown Rice Flour
This brown rice four comes from rice that has been sprouted, increasing the availability of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 6.
Cumin Powder
Needed to season vegetables, beans, and meats.
More info or buy here.
Needed in lessons 6, 10, 12, 13, and 15.
Paprika
Flavorful addition to roasts, soups, stews, stocks and vegetable dishes. Also used to make herbed seasoning salt.
More info or buy here.
Needed in lessons 6, 12, 13, and 15.
Ground Beef
Use for various main dishes.
More info: US Wellness Meats.
Needed in lessons 6, 12, and 13.
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
This cold pressed, 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil, is made from hand-harvested olives grown on a family farm in California.
More info or buy at: Chaffin Family Orchards.
Needed in lessons 6, 7, 9, and 12.
Bay Leaves
Enhances the flavor of roasts, soups, stews, stocks and vegetable dishes.
More info or buy heres.
Alternative: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 7 and 10.
Beef Tallow
Excellent choice for frying.
More info or buy at: US Wellness Meats.
Alternatives: palm shortening works as a substitute.
Needed in lessons 10, 13, and 16.
Buckwheat
Use to create sprouted buckwheat and dehydrate for future use.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 10.
Nutmeg
Useful in flavoring baked goods and fruit leather.
More info or buy here.
Needed in lessons 10, 11, and 13.
Spelt Flour (sprouted)
A great alternative to wheat in baked goods.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 11 and 13.
Aluminum-free Baking Powder
The best (and safest) baking powders are free of aluminum and GMOs.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternative: Bob’s Red Mill Baking Powder.
Needed in lessons 12 and 13.
Chili Powder
Useful in flavoring baked goods and fruit leather.
More info or buy here.
Needed in lessons 12 and 13.
Onion Powder
Needed to season vegetables, beans, and meats.
More info or buy here.
Needed in lessons 12, 13, and 15.
Red Pepper Flakes
Used to add spicy flavor to various meats.
More info or buy here.
Needed in lesson 12.
Oregano
Flavorful addition to roasts, soups, stews, stocks and vegetable dishes. Also used to make herbed seasoning salt.
More info or buy here.
Alternative: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 12 and 13.
Cocoa Powder
Needed to make chocolate and other desserts.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 13.
Maca Root Powder
An optional addition to chocolate. Adds a touch of sweetness.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 13.
Cardamom
Another optional addition to spice up homemade chocolate.
More info or buy here.
Needed in lesson 13.
Hazelnuts
Needed to make Chocolate Hazelnut Spread.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 13.
Basil
Flavorful addition to roasts, soups, stews, stocks and vegetable dishes. Also used to make italian seasoning.
More info or buy here.
Needed in lesson 13.
Cloves (ground)
This culinary spice pairs well with cinnamon and nutmeg.
More info or buy here.
Needed in lesson 13.
Teeccino
Another instant coffee substitute, Teeccino comes in a variety of flavors.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 13.
Better Batter Gluten-Free Flour
This pre-made gluten-free flour can be used as a substitute for flour in most recipes.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 14.
Blackstrap Molasses
The most concentrated
molasses, rich in flavor and minerals.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 14.
Rye Flour
This flour is used to make sourdough bread in the dutch oven.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternative: grind your own flour from rye berries.
Option in lesson 14.
Caraway Seeds
These flavorful seeds pair well with cabbage. Used in Irish Soda bread.
More info or buy here.
Needed in lesson 16.
Raisins
A healthy way to add sweetness to cakes, cookies, breads, and salads. Also used in Irish Soda bread.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 16.
Additional Reading
Trim Healthy Mama
This book contains over 250 recipes designed to boost your metabolism and promote weight loss.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Mentioned in lesson 5.
Nourishing Traditions
The ground-breaking cookbook by Sally Fallon includes well-researched information and an abundance of recipes prepared using traditional methods.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Mentioned in lesson 7.
Pressure Perfect
A comprehensive guide to pressure cooking, by Lorna Sass. Contains over 200 recipes, timing charts, and detailed information using a pressure cooker.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Mentioned in lesson 7.
Cooking Under Pressure
This cookbook, also by Lorna Sass, is packed with recipes specifically prepared for the pressure cooker.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Mentioned in lesson 7.
Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving
Required reading for those who want to start canning. Contains over 500 recipes.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Mentioned in lesson 8.
Simply Canning
Teaches important safety information for both Pressure Canning and Water Bath Canning. Includes a myriad of recipes from vegetables to meat, fruit, jams and jellies.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Mentioned in lesson 8.
Build Your Own Earth Oven
Teaches how to make a low-cost wood-fired mud oven.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Mentioned in lesson 9.
Family Camping Handbook
This eBook contains 36 recipes and a Paleo/Primal/Grain-free adaptation guide. A helpful resource for you next family vacation.
More info or buy at: Kitchen Stewardship.
Coupon: CAMPFIRE to save 50 percent on the premium package.
Mentioned in lesson 13.
Other Links
Getting Started
- Private Member Area
- Get Access To The Cooking Outside eCourse Videos
- Wardee’s book: The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Fermenting Foods
- “MelissaK.Norris.com”
- “TrayerWilderness.com”
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
- None
Lesson 3
- None
Lesson 4
- None
Lesson 5
Lesson 6
Lesson 7
Lesson 8
- “Common Sense Homesteading”
- “Simply Canning”
- Katie Baldridge via the “Traditional Cooking School blog”
- Melissa via the “Traditional Cooking School blog”
- “heirloom green beans”
- “VitaMix”
- “BlendTec”
Lesson 9
- “you can find that presentation online here”
- “Tolne Gjæstgivergaard”
- “Tolneggg”
- “Originally published here”
Lesson 10
Lesson 11
Lesson 12
- None
Lesson 13
- “lots of wood of varying sizes to produce good heat; helpful links included”
- “wood-heating (nice, because it also shows ease of splitting, smokiness and coal qualities)”
- “VitaMix”
- “at this link”
Lesson 14
- “TrayerWilderness.com”
- “All-American Sun Oven”
- “Sun Oven International”
- “Trayer Wilderness Hot Mustard”
- “another bread recipe in the Sun Oven”
- Listen to that episode here.
Lesson 15
- None
Lesson 16
- None
