Traditional Cooking School by GNOWFGLINS

Why in the world are people drinking (and loving) Kombucha? What does it do? And what's up with this thing called Continuous Brew? To answer those questions and more, you've got to meet Dave Lindenbaum, the man behind the #1 Kombucha site on the web, Get Kombucha. Plus, Dave wants to give you 50% off his custom tea blend -- link inside (first 500 orders only). [by Wardee Harmon]

It's time to do another round of listener questions! Please keep them coming... I love to answer and help you! Today's questions: brine disappears in fridge, Paleo and Whole30 v. Traditional Foods, is milk bad?, nutrients multiply when milk is fermented, and probiotics in curds and whey. [by Wardee Harmon]

Mark Ament has made it his life's mission to source the best quality, freshest Peruvian maca while keeping it as affordable as possible for all of us. He's doing a great job -- his maca is truly the best. I can feel the difference in my vitality and I eat it regularly in smoothies. Mark is my podcast guest today, giving you all the scoop on maca -- plus a coupon to save 10%. [by Wardee Harmon]

Want to start a local food co-op or buying club? Look no further than John Moody! He's the guy behind the innovative and helpful Whole Life Buying Club in Louisville, Kentucky and he's the author of the Food Club and Co-op Handbook. Plus, the tip of the week!

Did the book Nourishing Traditions change your life like it did ours? Then you'll be thrilled to hear there's another book in the NT line... for kids! (And we're giving away 3 copies!) I couldn't be more thrilled to share it with -- yes because of the gorgeous illustrations and beautiful kid-friendly layout -- and also because it's written by long-time Traditional Cooking School member and friend, Suzanne Gross. [by Wardee Harmon]

What if I said there's a way to cook your food without any fuel costs, that it always turns out moist, and that it's as easy as cooking with your crockpot? It's all true with the power of the sun and the All American Sun Oven. A special coupon for you, plus the tip of the week! [by Wardee Harmon]

And another episode focusing on questions about sourdough. Please keep them coming... I love to answer and help you! [by Wardee Harmon]

I'm back answering listener questions. I don't know what I would do without all of you. It's truly a blessing to hear from you and be able to help you figure out this thing we embrace called Traditional Cooking. Thanks for honoring me with your trust. I hope you find today's episode (and the answers) helpful on your journey. Plus... the tip of the week! [by Wardee Harmon]

Sick for years, Agatha finally learned she had Lyme Disease. But today, through natural healing and herbs, she's completely recovered. And along the way, she discovered a passion for herbs. She's got a refreshing common sense approach, sharing the best herbs, and how to gather, store, and use them -- safely! Plus... the tip of the week! [by Wardee Harmon]

Happy New Year! In today's podcast, I'm sharing the highlights of 2014, and I talk about what I have in mind (Lord willing) for 2015, plus I share my "word" for 2015 and give you a printable of my favorite quote by Mother Theresa. But it doesn't stop there. No, this podcast requires your input, too! Plus, the tip of the week and the weekly listener question. [by Wardee Harmon]

I've received many questions about fermenting via email so I'm devoting this week's podcast to answering them: how to get started with a quart jar or on a budget, how to tell when a ferment is ready to store, how to store when you don't have fridge space, gluten-free sourdough pointers, ginger-carrots are slimy, fermented foods and candida/parasites, and dairy-free fermentation options. Plus... the tip of the week! [by Wardee Harmon]

I've received many questions about sourdough via email so I'm devoting this week's podcast to answering them: trouble rolling out tortillas and pizza crust, sourdough starter doesn't smell lovely, bread that's too heavy and dense, how to just get started, a low maintenance way to care for a starter, and I need to "see" how it's done. Plus... the tip of the week! [by Wardee Harmon]

Hair gives us a glimpse into our body's nutrition -- what minerals are present, deficiencies, imbalances, ratios, even the presence of toxic metals... This information is golden! With it, you can correct or address your own body's biochemistry. It's really amazing and powerful! My friend Lydia Shatney, a certified nutritional therapist, is here to walk us through how hair tissue mineral analysis works. Plus -- of course -- the exciting possibilities for healing. [by Wardee Harmon]

Sleep "smarter"? Yes. If you don't get good sleep, you suffer in many ways. Your health, your productivity, your outlook, your positivity, your relationships, even your body (how it looks). Good sleep is essential for a great life. Don't leave it up to chance. Using these tips from #1 health host on iTunes, Shawn Stevenson, you'll sleep smarter, better, and deeper! [by Wardee Harmon]

I'm a huge fan of using tallow for skin care, so I was delighted to meet Shalley "the Buffalo Gal"! She and her family raise water buffalo and use that nourishing grass-fed tallow for her Buffalo Gal Grass-Fed skin care products. Get to know Shalley, more about tallow in skin care, and how to make your own in this podcast. Plus a coupon for 10% off your order with Shalley, and... the tip of the week! [by Wardee Harmon]