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Sourdough Starter Gravy A gravy boat filled with rich, brown, sourdough-thickened gravy.

Sourdough Starter Gravy

Did you know that sourdough starter can be used as a tangy thickener for liquids like gravies, soups, chowders, stews, and sauces? The process is very simple, almost like a reverse roux. Sourdough Starter Thickening Process Instead of starting with flour and butter like you would for…

Sourdough Pumpkin Rolls

Sourdough Pumpkin Rolls

These soft sourdough pumpkin dinner rolls are the perfect way to dress up your holiday table! Originally published on December 11th, 2020 Made with all-natural ingredients like puréed pumpkin or winter squash, eggs, milk, cream, and low-glycemic coconut sugar, this recipe uses my classic overnight fermentation…

Cranberry Apple Duck Liver Pâté Pots of Cranberry Apple Duck Liver Pâté served with fresh sourdough baguette.

Cranberry Apple Duck Liver Pâté

When I’m brainstorming ways of cooking duck meat I always associate fruit. Duck has a strong, rich, earthy flavor that is smoothed and refined by adding a natural sweetener like apples, dried fruit, or dark complex berries. Duck liver is essentially the same and needs a…

The Ultimate Lard Pie Crust This flaky lard pie crust will blow your mind!

The Ultimate Lard Pie Crust

This is the only lard pie crust recipe you’ll ever use again. One bite of this crust and I’m instantly transported back to my mom’s kitchen around the holidays. I hope it will inspire my daughter and your family the same way! Why Lard? The use of…

Sourdough has the ability to connect you to a different time and a slower pace.

Understanding balance is the key.

Einkorn Sourdough English Muffins A stack of golden-brown einkorn English muffins on a cooling rack.

Einkorn Sourdough English Muffins

Einkorn English Muffins Are Next-Level Flavor Einkorn wheat already has its own deliciously nutty and buttery flavor, but when shaped as an English muffin and cooked on a flat top griddle it takes on a whole new level of toasted-wheaty sweetness. This delicate fermented dough is made with whole milk, low-glycemic coconut…

Starting an Einkorn Sourdough Starter A jar of bubbly einkorn sourdough starter.

Starting an Einkorn Sourdough Starter

Einkorn is understandably the hot and trendy ancient-grain flour for sourdough bread baking right now! In this short post I’ll explain why. Here, I’ll give you instructions for converting an existing starter to einkorn and a recipe for how to create your own einkorn sourdough starter from scratch….

Demystifying Sourdough – Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About Sourdough Starter – Why It’s Better for You and How To Start One

Demystifying Sourdough – Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About Sourdough Starter

Don’t Fear The Sourdough This is your ultimate guide to sourdough starter and becoming a super healthy sourdough baker extraordinaire! Sourdough can seem like a daunting baking challenge, but I’m writing this guide to show you how easy it is. I will explain what sourdough is, how…

Raw dairy and fermented foods have the power to heal you from the inside out.

Support your microbiome with gut friendly bacteria.

Easy Cultured Raw Butter

Easy Cultured Raw Butter

I hope this becomes my most popular recipe! I’m a huge advocate for real butter being incorporated into every meal. Butter is a nourishing traditional food, full of fat-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids. The saturated fat in butter also contains cholesterol — one of the…

Easy Raw Cow’s Milk Yogurt Learn To Make Easy Raw Cow's Milk Yogurt

Easy Raw Cow’s Milk Yogurt

Congratulations! You have a source for raw milk, or maybe you decided to get yourself a sweet family milk cow. Now, it’s time to turn all that extra raw milk into wholesome probiotic raw cow’s milk yogurt! I’ve been making yogurt with a continual culture for…

Healthy Probiotic Mayonnaise Healthy Probiotic Mayonnaise

Healthy Probiotic Mayonnaise

You can make healthy probiotic mayonnaise in five minutes flat! Mayonnaise is a staple in our house. We use it on a ton of different foods. It can be a sauce for veggies, a dressing, a marinade, or a binder for chopped meat or veggie salads……

Eating the nutrient-dense foods of our ancestors will revitalize and nourish your body.

Ancestral wisdom should not be ignored.

Chicken and Sourdough Dumplings Bowls of clear chicken broth with cooked carrots, shredded chicken, sourdough dumplings, and fresh herbs.

Chicken and Sourdough Dumplings

Growing up in the Monterey Bay region of California means I had never ever eaten chicken and dumplings! I’m not ashamed of this fact as the recipe is regional to the South, and California cuisine rarely takes its cues from traditional North American cooking. But…

Cranberry Apple Duck Liver Pâté Pots of Cranberry Apple Duck Liver Pâté served with fresh sourdough baguette.

Cranberry Apple Duck Liver Pâté

When I’m brainstorming ways of cooking duck meat I always associate fruit. Duck has a strong, rich, earthy flavor that is smoothed and refined by adding a natural sweetener like apples, dried fruit, or dark complex berries. Duck liver is essentially the same and needs a…

Soaking your nuts, grains, and legumes will unlock nature’s incredible nutritional potential.

free up nutrients and increase digestibility.

Sprouted Chickpea Falafel Balls

Sprouted Chickpea Falafel Balls

When I wrote about my Real Sourdough Pita Bread I introduced you to one of my all-time favorite restaurants, Falafel’s Drive In. They have that perfect mix of Middle East authenticity and American drive-in. It’s a great combination! Every time I’m in San Jose, California, I stop…

Sprouted Wheat Banana Bread Thick slices of fresh baked sprouted wheat banana bread make a great snack or quick breakfast. Don't for get the real butter! #realfood #sprouted #refinedsugarfree #breakfast #brunch #nutfree #bananabread #easy #fast #wisetraditions #nourishingtraditions

Sprouted Wheat Banana Bread

I’ve been playing around with sprouted whole wheat a lot lately. I’m really digging the fact that like sourdough, sprouted wheat is better for your health and digestion. The sprouting process breaks down enzyme inhibitors, neutralizes phytic acid, and releases vitamins and minerals that make…

Wholesome treats made with healthy fats and unrefined sweeteners keep you satisfied without the guilt.

indulge in some of life’s greatest pleasures.

Einkorn Sourdough Brownies A plate stacked with shiny einkorn sourdough brownies.

Einkorn Sourdough Brownies

Prepare yourself to be blown away by the smooth, rich texture of these sourdough brownies. Reminiscent of childhood brownie squares from the corner store, these fudgy real-food brownies give you all the pleasure without any of the guilt! The Versatility of Einkorn Flour in Sourdough…

Sourdough Dutch Chocolate Swirl Perfect slices of bread with a Dutch chocolate swirl.

Sourdough Dutch Chocolate Swirl

Dutch Chocolate Takes Center Stage This spectacular sourdough bread features a deep, dark, Dutch chocolate swirl that is perfectly balanced against the light sweetness of organic coconut sugar. The bread is made in two batches and then layered and rolled together to form a unique and…

Sourdough Molasses Crinkle Cookies A plate of glittery, sugar-coated sourdough crinkle cookies with festive mushroom and bead garlands.

Sourdough Molasses Crinkle Cookies

These sweet and spicy sourdough molasses crinkle cookies are glittery, festive, and so much fun. The presentation is guaranteed to wow! Everyone from Santa to grandma will be begging you for the recipe (and a little sourdough starter) so they can make them too.  This recipe was…

Dark Chocolate Dipped Fudgesicles Fudgesicles with a frozen dark chocolate shell.

Dark Chocolate Dipped Fudgesicles

These creamy-dreamy, dark chocolate dipped fudgesicles will become your sinfully delicious treat for hot summer days. Don’t let summer pass you by without indulging in this real-food fudgesicle dipped in smooth dark chocolate. The recipe is rich in real fats and sweetened with just a…

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