This page will be updated frequently with the recommended merchants, tools, food/ingredients, books, and other links mentioned for the Fundamentals I 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.
Wildly Organic formerly called Wilderness Family Naturals
Great resource for natural and organic food, including a robust selection of coconut milk products.
More info: Wilderness Family Naturals.
Perfect Supplements
Carries wonderful grass-fed gelatin and collagen, plus many other superfood supplements!
More info: Perfect Supplements
Coupon: TCS15 for 15% off anything! May be used multiple times.
Azure Standard
A food co-op with truck routes all over the country. Wonderful resource for bulk natural and organic ingredients.
More info:
Azure Standard.
Tools and Equipment
90-count Cheesecloth
This fine-weave cheesecloth is useful in draining soft cheeses. Reusable.
More info or buy at: Cultures for Health or Amazon.com.
Coupon: TCS for 15% off cultures and 10% off supplies at Cultures for Health. May be used multiple times
Needed in lesson 11.
Muslin Bags
Use to contain water kefir grains while fermenting.
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 lesson 12.
Sprout Screen
Fits under the metal band to instantly convert wide-mouth mason jars into sprouting jars! I advise getting at least 3.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternative: use your hand when draining/rinsing jars of sprouts.
Needed in lessons 6 and 13.
Stockpot
Helpful in soaking and cooking grains, beans, and more. A good stockpot will get a lot of use.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in Lessons 2, 5, 6, and 7.
Quart-size Mason Jar (wide-mouth)
Useful in soaking grains, fermentation, sprouting, and great for food storage.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 2, 9, 10, 12, 13, and 14.
Half-Gallon Mason Jars
Use with sprout screens to sprout wheat berries (or other grains/beans). Also helpful in making water kefir.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternative: use quart jars or mixing bowls.
Needed in lessons 9 and 11.
Excalibur 9-Tray Dehydrator
Want to make your own sprouted flour? Then you’ll need a dehydrator to dry the spouted berries.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternative: a low temp oven (200 degrees F or lower).
Needed in lessons 2 and 13.
Baking Tray
A heavy-duty tray helpful for baking cookies and biscuits, and dehydrating soaked grains in the oven.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 2 and 13.
Parchment Paper
Useful in lining dehydrator trays when drying seeds and grains, lining cookie sheets, and rolling out dough.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 2, 4, 10, 12, 13.
Cast-Iron Skillet
A safe option for stove-top cooking. This heavy duty pan is a must for skillet dishes!
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 3.
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 3.
Paper Muffin Tin Liners
These natural paper liners are made of parchment paper. Especially helpful if using aluminum muffin tins as it keeps food from touching the aluminum.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 3.
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.
Needed in lessons 5 and 7.
Glass Mixing Bowl
Useful for mixing, soaking, and sprouting.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 6, 11, and 12.
Stainless Steel Colander
A useful kitchen tool for straining beans,sprouts, pasta and more.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 6 and 11.
Stainless Steel Mesh Strainer
Useful for straining chicken stock.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 7.
Plastic Strainer
Helpful in straining water and dairy kefir.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Also available from Cultures for Health. Use coupon TCS for 15% off cultures and 10% off supplies. May be used multiple times.
Alternative: remove kefir grains with a wooden or plastic spoon. Do not use metal.
Needed in lessons 9 and 10.
Gallon Jar
This large jar is excellent for making big batches of water kefir. Also great for bulk food storage.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 9 and 11.
Bosch Mixer
Want to speed up kitchen tasks? The Bosch mixer can mix, knead, whisk, and more.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 12
Bread Pan
Great for baking sourdough bread. A safer alternative to aluminum bread pans.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternative: Stainless steel or ceramic bread pan.
Needed in lesson 12.
Grain Mill (Nutrimill)
To mill your own flour or sprouted flour, a grain mill is recommended. Wardee’s favorite is the Nutrimill.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternatives: another mill, or a high-powered blender such as Vitamix or a Blendtec.
Needed in lesson 13.
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 lesson 13.
Cuisinart Automatic Burr Mill
Useful for milling small amount of flour.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternatives: a stand-alone mill or grain cracker, such as a Nutrimill, or another high-powered blender such as Blendtec or Vitamix.
Needed in lesson 13.
Pickle Pro Airlock Fermenting Lid
at Homesteader’s Supply
This fermentation lid fits all wide-mouth canning jars. It creates an air-lock seal, allowing fermenting gases to escape while minimizing contact with the open air.
More info: Homesteader’s Supply.
Alternative: use mason jars or crocks instead (with
adaptation).
Optional in lesson 14.
Food and Ingredients
Mesophilic Cheese Culture
Needed for making semi-soft and fresh cheeses.
More info or buy at: Cultures for Health.
Coupon: TCS for 15% off cultures and 10% off supplies. May be used multiple times.
Used in lesson 11.
Double-Strength Vegetable Rennet
This gluten-free, non-GMO Double-Strength Vegetable Rennet is essential for cheesemaking.
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 lesson 11.
Dairy Kefir Grains
Necessary for making dairy kefir.
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 10 and 11.
Water Kefir Grains
Needed to create water kefir, a natural soda.
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 lesson 9.
Sourdough Starter
Used to make sourdough bread.
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 lesson 12.
NO LONGER RECOMMENDED: Fermented Cod Liver Oil
Rich in vitamins A and D, this recommended supplement provides essential fatty acids.
More info or buy at: RadiantLife.com or Amazon.com.
Mentioned in lesson 1.
Butter Oil
Works with cod liver oil to create essential fatty acid balance.
More info or buy at: RadiantLife.com or Amazon.com .
Mentioned in lesson 1.
NO LONGER RECOMMENDED: Fermented Cod Liver Oil – Butter Oil Blend
Contains Fermented Cod Liver Oil and Butter Oil in one capsule.
More info or buy at: RadiantLife.com or Amazon.com.
Mentioned in lesson 1.
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 for lessons 2, 3, 4, 7, 11, 12, and 14.
Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
This apple cider vinegar is raw, organic, and unfiltered. Needed for soaking grains and making chicken broth.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 2, 3, 4, 5, and 7.
Coconut Oil, unrefined
A traditional cooking fat, excellent for baking, sautéing, and frying.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lessons 2, 3, 4, and 12.
Pickling Lime
Use to make lime water for soaking corn.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 2.
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 for lessons 3 and 4.
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 and 9.
Maple Syrup, Grade B
A natural sweetener, rich in trace minerals .
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 3.
Unsweetened, Shredded Coconut
Comes from coconut meat that is dried at a low temperature. Tastes great, has a wonderful texture, and contains the nutrients found in coconut.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed for lesson 3.
Organic Green Lentils
Green lentils make great sprouts.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternative: Organic Mung Beans
Needed in lesson 6.
Organic Grape Juice
Choose organic juice when making water kefir will to avoid damaging the starter culture or the culturing
process with pesticide residues.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 9.
Coconut Milk
Useful in making dairy-free kefir.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Alternative: Coconut Milk Powder.
Needed in lesson 10 (if dairy-free).
Soft Whole Wheat Berries
Grind soft wheat berries to create whole wheat pastry flour.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 13.
Spelt Berries
An excellent choice for creating sprouted flour.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Needed in lesson 13.
Additional Reading
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 throughout.
The Sprouting Book
This comprehensive guide to sprouts, by Ann Wigmore, includes more than fifty simple sprout recipes.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Mentioned in lesson 6.
Sprouted Baking
This cookbook, by Janie Quinn, includes recipes for baked goods using spouted flour, such as: cookies, brownies, muffins, crackers, pie, and more.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Mentioned in lesson 6.
Sue Gregg Cookbooks
This series of cookbooks includes many traditionally prepared recipes.
More info or buy at: Amazon.com.
Mentioned in lesson 2.
Other Links
Getting Started
- Weston A. Price Foundation
- “Nourishing Traditions”
- Private Member Area
- Get Access To The Fundamentals I eCourse Videos
- “Local Harvest”
- “Real Milk”
- “Co-op Directory”
- “Amazon.com”
- “Fundamentals I eCourse/eBook Resources”
- “Craigslist”
- “Freecycle”
- “Go to TradCookSchool.com/culturesforhealth”
- “carlsfriends.org”
- “VitaMix”
- “Azure Standard”
- “LocalHarvest.org”
- Source: “FoodRenegade”
- Source: “Environmental Working Group”
- “Wilderness Family Naturals”
- “Tropical Traditions”
- “United Natural Foods”
- “How to Season a Cast Iron Skillet”
- “Grain Mill Q & A”
- “Blendtec”
Lesson 1
- “GNOWFGLINS”
- “Dietary Guidelines from the Weston A. Price Foundation”
- “LocalHarvest.org”
- “Grass-Fed Basics”
- “Real Milk”
- “best/good/better choices of cod liver oil” (we no longer recommend cod liver oil)
- “Dietary Dangers from the Weston A. Price Foundation”
Lesson 2
- Source: “Be Kind to Your Grains”
- “some evidence”
- Source: “Weston A. Price Foundation”
- “complimentary soaking”
- “Rebuild from Depression”
- “simple fermentation method of soaking brown rice”
- “cold grain salads”
- “Millie’s Butterscotch Rice”
- “nut and seed butters”
- “homemade Larabars”
- “pumpkin pie”
- “homemade almond milk”
- “this plan from Mother Earth News for a solar dehydrator”
Lesson 3
- None
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
- Source: “Those Humble Beans”
- “Refried Beans”
- “Fasooli (Arabic White Bean Stew)”
- “Seasoned Black Beans”
- “Pinto Bean Spread” — link no longer available
- “Black Bean Spread”
- “Split Mung Bean Soup”
- “Cold Grain Salads”
- “Baked Burritos” — link no longer available
- “Rice Bowls” — link no longer available
- “Basic Chili”
- “Creamy Black Bean Chili” — link no longer available
- “Company Chili”
- “Hummus”
- “Great Northern Bean Stew”
- “Minty Beef & Lentil Stew” — link no longer available
- “Ginger, Chicken, Rice and Lentil Soup” — link no longer available
- “Mujadareh (Arabic Lentil and Brown Rice Stew)”
- “12-Bean Soup”
Lesson 6
Lesson 7
- “Seasoned Chicken”
- “Weston A. Price Foundation”
- “Broth is Beautiful”
- Source: “Pastured Poultry: The Polyface Farm Model”
- “EatWild.com”
- “LocalHarvest.org”
Lesson 8
- “Planning Ahead for Hassle-Free Healthy Cooking” — link no longer available
- “More detailed information”
- “don’t be overly concerned”
- “EatWild.com”
- “LocalHarvest.org”
- “Real Milk”
Lesson 9
Lesson 10
- Source: “Donna Gates”
- “here”
- “summer fruit smoothie”
- “chocolate smoothie”
- “kefir popsicles”
- “homemade herbed seasoning salt”
- “Probiotic Potato Salad”
- “Creamy Salad Dressing”
- “Probiotic Chocolate Ice Cream”
- “kefir with fruit sauce” — link no longer available
- “Mueseli with Kefir and Fruit”
- “How to Dehydrate Dairy Kefir Grains”
- Please don’t pasteurize or homogenize: “Source 1”
- Please don’t pasteurize or homogenize: “Source 2”
- “RealMilk.com”
Lesson 11
- “scones”
- “creamy salad dressing”
- “homemade herbed seasoning salt”
- “Chocolate Torte with Citrus Yogurt Cheese Frosting”
- “cream cheese frosting”
- “making yogurt cheese, bag-style, in the refrigerator”
Lesson 12
- “Carl’s Friends”
- “Chocolate Sourdough Cake”
- “Sourdough Tortillas”
- “Erin’s Sourdough English Muffins”
- “Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes”
- “Sourdough Waffles”
- “Millie’s Minimal Knead Sourdough Bread” — link no longer available
- “Sourdough eCourse”
Lesson 13
- “Sprouted Spelt (or Wheat) Biscuits”
- “VitaMix”
- “recycled bean/grain bag” — link no longer available
- “Sprouted Lemon Cake”
- “Sprouted Tollhouse Cookies”
- “Sprouted Christmas Cookies”
- “Sprouted Maple Cookies”
- “Sprouted Grain Tortillas”
- “Sprouted Spelt Biscuits”
- “Sprouted Spelt Scones”
- “Sprouted Spelt Crackers”
- “Easy Artisan Bread with Sprouted Grains”
- “Sprouted Muffins”
- “Excalibur”
Lesson 14
- “The Nourishing Gourmet”
- They giggled when they saw rocks in my drawer.
- “Vegetable Fermentation Master”
- “cheap and easy homemade airlock”
- “these”
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