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]
Fermenting & Culturing
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]
Where To Buy Whole Wheat Berries, Grains, and Flour #AskWardee 148
With grocery store shelves empty, many people are struggling to buy whole grains and flour. Here’s a list of my favorite small farms and online merchants still supplying wheat, spelt, einkorn, and more! [by Wardee Harmon]
5 Health Benefits Of Apple Cider Vinegar + 50 Unique Ways To Use It!
Apple cider vinegar can be used in every room of the house, and outside, too! From the kitchen to the bathroom, whether you use it for hair, for skin, add it to your homemade salad dressing or dilute it as an all-purpose cleaner, this powerful natural remedy is versatile and effective. Here are 5 health benefits of apple cider vinegar, including for weight loss, plus how to use it in 50 unique ways! [by Mary Harp]
Feeding Your Sourdough Starter… More Than Just Flour! #AskWardee 150
If you run out of flour, can you feed your sourdough starter anything else? Yes! From leftover cooked rice to oatmeal, let’s go through all the non-flour options for feeding your sourdough starter, including how to feed it the right (and easy) way. [by Wardee Harmon]
Strawberry Rhubarb French Toast Casserole
Topped with strawberries, rhubarb, and a sweet streusel, this overnight French toast casserole is sure to be a family favorite. It’s the perfect use for any too-sour or dense sourdough bread loaves. Prepared the night before and baked in the morning, it’s an easy, delicious make-ahead breakfast! [by Melissa Posey]
Sourdough Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Frosting
Rich, moist, and not sour at all, this sourdough chocolate cake recipe will be your new go-to for birthdays, holidays, and any other special occasion! It’s heaven in a cake pan… topped with a rich, velvety chocolate ganache! [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]
The ULTIMATE Water Kefir Guide (how to make it, store it, flavor it, brewing tips & MORE!)
Gut-friendly, probiotic, fizzy water kefir is naturally fermented and bursting with flavor! This ultimate guide to all things water kefir will answer your burning questions — how to make it, store it, flavor and bottle it for a second ferment… plus troubleshooting and my 5 best brewing tips for beginners! [by Wardee Harmon with Haniya Cherry]
Soft & Chewy Sourdough Pretzels (spelt or einkorn)
Light and chewy with the perfect bite, these easy homemade, soft sourdough pretzels are made from ancient einkorn or spelt flour. Dip them in mustard or cheesy dip for the perfect afternoon snack. They’ll soon be your favorite treat! [by Valeria Weaver]