Our Family Weekly Cultured Dairy Routine 2026
Here’s my family’s cultured dairy routine, including how much raw milk we buy, and what we do with it (from making yogurt and kefir to butter and sour cream) so nothing goes to waste! [by Wardee Harmon]
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What’s The Best Food Preservation Method… Canning, Freezing, Dehydrating, or Fermenting? #AskWardee 147
What’s the best food preservation and storage method? Canning, freezing, dehydrating, or fermenting? Here are ideas on how to store food, plus the pros and cons of each method, so you can make the best decision for your family! [by Wardee Harmon]
Creamy Herbed Salad Dressing (THM:S, Egg-Free, No Mayo!)
Rich and herbed, this easy creamy salad dressing makes your fresh, veggie-loaded greens sing! With a base of homemade soft cheese or sour cream instead of mayo, it’s the perfect recipe for egg-free folks! [by Wardee Harmon and Dawn Yoder]
Probiotic Mint Chocolate Chip Popsicles (dairy-free option!)
Creamy and naturally sweet, studded with chocolate chips, these mint chocolate chip popsicles are the perfect homemade treat on a hot day! Probiotic milk kefir and hidden veggies like spinach (and avocado… technically a fruit!) make them extra nutrient-dense and healthy! [by Jamie Larrison]
The ULTIMATE Milk Kefir Guide (how to make it, troubleshooting tips & MORE!)
Fresh, tart, and effervescent, milk kefir is a living food teeming with beneficial bacteria and yeasts for gut health! This ultimate guide to all things dairy kefir will answer your burning questions — how to make it, which milk to use, what to do if it’s too sour… plus troubleshooting and my 3 best culturing tips! [by Wardee Harmon and Haniya Cherry]
Probiotic Panna Cotta With Caramel Apple Drizzle
Thickened with gut-friendly gelatin, homemade panna cotta blends a creamy texture with tangy milk kefir and a drizzle of apple cider caramel! [by Jamie Larrison]
How To Make Cultured Butter
Cultured butter starts with cultured cream… cream that is first allowed to ripen or culture before becoming butter. The result: more beneficial organisms (probiotics), enzymes and vitamins. You can use cultured butter in any dish where you’d use sweet (uncultured) butter. Enjoy the subtle tangy flavor! [by Wardee Harmon]
Cultured Cream Cheese (+5 flavor options!)
Learn to make your own cultured cream cheese, and you’ll never buy another tub from the grocery store again. It’s indulgently creamy and probiotic, plus there’s no limit to the flavors you can try! Enjoy on sourdough bagels, dolloped on homemade pancakes, or with a veggie or fruit platter! [by Wardee Harmon]
How To Make Sour Cream
Homemade sour cream is rich, tangy, and alive with probiotics. Here’s how to make it with 5 minutes of prep time and only 2 ingredients. It’s delicious drizzled on chili or tacos, or turned into cultured butter! [by Wardee Harmon]