Why I Choose Raw Milk
This is my opinion, and only my opinion. What works for my family with raw, unpasteurized milk may not be possible for yours, and it…
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What Kind of Milk Should I Buy?
Even among the tangled webs of nutrition science and speculation (can you say “soaking grains”?), safe milk has got to be one of the most…
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Monday Mission: Examine Your Milk Source
Your mission, if you choose to accept, is to examine, and hopefully improve, the milk your family drinks. From store brand skim to fresh milk…
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What Can an Excalibur Dehydrator Do? {REVIEW}
“It better be able to make the whole meal at the touch of a button,” my husband said when he saw the Excalibur come out…
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How to Sprout Whole Grains and Make Sprouted Flour in Bulk
Want to learn how to sprout wheat and then make sprouted flour for bread? Sprouting grains for flour is doable with these tips on how…
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The Soaking Grains Debate: Meet the Experts & Hear Some Anecdotes
To soak or not to soak? Nope, this isn’t the definitive post (sorry to tease you!). I’m just inviting you into my document folders to…
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How to Soak and Dehydrate Oats
If you want to make granola bars or oatmeal cookies using the soaking process to reduce phytates, you have to soak and dehydrate oats. It…
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Phytic Acid in Rice Reduced 96% with Accelerated Fermentation
Please catch up on all the soaking grains research for the scoop on phytates, phytic acid, phytase and more! I’ve been looking for another “real…
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Germinated Brown Rice: Has the U.N. Finally Heard “Nourishing Traditions” Wisdom?
In Nourishing Traditions, Sally Fallon and Mary Enig claim that brown rice is low in phytates and therefore does not need a very long soak…
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Honey Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread Recipe
Patience. Patience is key when baking sourdough bread. You have to wait for your starter to mature. You have to wait for the dough to…
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All About Whole Grains, the Difference Between Phytates & Phytic Acid, & What Is the Role of Phytase in Soaking Grains?
What is a whole grain, anyway? What are phytates and phytic acid? Why should you soak whole grains? Read on to learn. The Food Pyramid…
Sourdough Recipes Galore: Variations on Sourdough Muffins
Sarah Wood has made my life so much easier this week! Her recipes have been fabulous, and now I even have a few new things…
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Homemade Whole Grain Sourdough Pizza Dough Recipe
I’m glad you’re here to learn more about how to use your beautiful sourdough starter! We’re sticking with sourdough recipes that don’t need as much…
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Sourdough Recipes Galore: Sourdough Pancakes
The first time we made sourdough pancakes, we actually decided they just weren’t for us. I tried Sarah’s sweet apple cinnamon sourdough pancake, and they…
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Whole Wheat Sourdough Cracker Recipe
If you started your sourdough starter last week, it can be used as a sourdough cracker starter. Try your hand at something with it like…
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Food for Thought: Health Benefits of Sourdough
Is sourdough bread healthier than other breads? Yes! Learn about the nutrition of sourdough bread and its benefits. Sourdough Health Benefits Fermented foods are oft-lauded…
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Monday Mission: Make a Sourdough Starter
I was so intimidated by the idea of making my own sourdough that I waited over six months to finally try it. I was convinced…
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Food for Thought: Is Soaking Grains “Traditional”?
This is my brain. This is my brain on grains. :-} I have been reading so many words I can’t pronounce these past few months…
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How to Make Yogurt Cheese (and Where Do I Find Whey?)
Whey is used for soaking grains, homemade ferments, and as a protein source (although it’s not a good one). I prefer homemade whey as the acidic…
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Monday Mission: Soak Your Oatmeal
Simple things. What can I do that is simple and will increase my nutrition? I’m often asked that question, and the folks who ask it…
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