Traditional Cooking School by GNOWFGLINS

You've got questions... I've got answers. About sourdough, that is. There were a lot of questions in the #AskWardee queue about sourdough, so I decided to answer all of them together at once! [by Wardee Harmon]

You've heard that the GAPS diet can really help you and your family with gut healing. But, you've also heard that GAPS is overwhelming. Well, GAPS *can* be that way. Or not! Here's how to make GAPS simple, so you can actually do it and heal with it. [by Wardee Harmon]

You've heard that the GAPS diet can really help you and your family with gut healing. But, you've also heard that GAPS is overwhelming. Well, GAPS *can* be that way. Or not! Here's how to make GAPS simple, so you can actually do it and heal with it. [by Wardee Harmon]

Karen and her family are home fermenters living in a modern world where houses don't have cellars or cheese caves. And now they are bringing us The Cave: a chamber that can heat, cool, humidify, and circulate air for making cheeses, dry curing meats, and fermenting almost anything. [by Wardee Harmon]

Karen and her family are home fermenters living in a modern world where houses don't have cellars or cheese caves. And now they are bringing us The Cave: a chamber that can heat, cool, humidify, and circulate air for making cheeses, dry curing meats, and fermenting almost anything. [by Wardee Harmon]

"I hate the heat. When it gets above 65° F, I get cranky," says my friend Jessica. No doubt about it. When summer hits, a big ole' need to stay cool tops the list of dietary concerns! Right? And if you or your kiddos, like Jessica, get cranky in the heat and need to eat cold foods a lot during the summer to keep your cool... [by Wardee Harmon]

"I hate the heat. When it gets above 65° F, I get cranky," says my friend Jessica. No doubt about it. When summer hits, a big ole' need to stay cool tops the list of dietary concerns! Right? And if you or your kiddos, like Jessica, get cranky in the heat and need to eat cold foods a lot during the summer to keep your cool... [by Wardee Harmon]

Today, most people eat between a quarter to a half pound of sugar each day. Yet, sugar makes us fat, suppresses the immune system, contributes to tooth decay, upsets hormonal balance, and so much MORE! That's why I'm sharing these 5 ways to help you in overcoming sugar addiction. [by Wardee Harmon]

Stress… I don’t think we take it seriously enough -- especially the profound effects it can have on you and your family and your health. Although I could talk about stress in our life, I want to focus this podcast on how to address stress in the kitchen -- 6 ways to banish it and find more joy there. [by Wardee Harmon]

Greens, coconut water, gelatin/collagen... people are telling you to put them in your smoothies, right? Hold your horses! Wait! These "superfoods" may not be all they're cracked up to be. Before you jump in whole hog... pay attention to these 6 DON'Ts and 15 DOs. So you can make nourishing smoothies beyond any doubt! [by Wardee Harmon]

I know what you're thinking... "Weight lifting is only for men!" Right? No, it's not. Lifting weights is especially awesome for women -- it helps us look good, feel good, and do good for our families and husbands. Here are 10 reasons real women should lift weights. [by Wardee Harmon]

Think you've about had it with picky eaters or being overwhelmed... and want to throw in the towel? Think traditional cooking just isn't worth it? I beg to differ! If you're completely fed up or just having trouble, the fix is usually something very simple. Instead of giving entirely... take a look at these 7 common traditional cooking mistakes. They're so easy to overcome and I'll show you how! [by Wardee Harmon]

Had trouble fermenting? It can be a challenge to feel like you've got the hang of it. If you're having trouble, the fix is usually something very simple you can tweak or change. Are you making any of these 7 common fermenting mistakes? If so, take a step back, then start again using these simple suggestions. [by Wardee Harmon]

We spend a lot of time in the kitchen, don't we? Yet in the kitchen, so much more happens than just cooking. We also nurture relationships with our family and friends. Whether we grow into who God wants us to be through how we handle tasks, failures, and successes. So here are 5 more "kitchen rules" -- words to live by... in the kitchen! [by Wardee Harmon]

At the beginning of each year, I like to choose a word. It’s usually very personal and has to do with my character or what I need in my heart. In 2012, I chose Grace. In 2013 and 2014, I chose Confidence. In 2015, I chose Best. This year, I’m choosing…. First, a story. Plus, we're talking about making SMART goals. [by Wardee Harmon]