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A Traditional Cooking School Thanksgiving | God is so good to us, and Thanksgiving is a great time to remember His blessings -- and give thanks! Have you begun planning your Thanksgiving menu? We -- the Traditional Cooking School by GNOWFGLINS writers -- want to help you by sharing our favorite simple and nourishing holiday recipes. We've got you covered from main dishes to treats and appetizers. All simple and nourishing, and oh-so-delicious. | TraditionalCookin...

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A New Life {Amos Thomas} | Ten months ago, we found out we were expecting our fifth child. After practicing a traditional foods diet for two and a half years, I was so excited about the potential impact on me and the new child during my pregnancy, especially because I have a rare genetic disorder. God is good... | TraditionalCookin...

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The Secret of Fish Stock | Fish stock doesn't usually make a person's top ten "I need to try this!" list. It certainly didn't make mine! But "unfortunately", I'm a reader, and when I read about the health benefits of fish stock, I had to give credit where credit is due. All meat stocks are healthy for you, but fish stock is in a class all by itself. | TraditionalCookin...

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How to Dehydrate Apples | As much as I love fall's crisp apples, I can't eat them all before they go bad. That's why I enjoy making pies, apple sauce and muffins. Or, I preserve them through dehydrating -- which is easy and requires very little storage space. Here's how. | TraditionalCookin... GNOWFGLINS.com

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KYF #090 Curly Hair Styling + More Listener Questions | I often get asked how I cut and style my curly hair, and Mary asked recently, so I decided I would answer in a podcast! Plus, I answer these questions, too: how long my jerky recipe stores, where I buy olive oil, what lead-free crockpot I use, and what gluten-free flours sub for buckwheat. Plus... the tip of the week! | KnowYourFoodPodca...

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DIY Mason Jar Drinking Cup | Yes, I've gone glass and there's no going back! Plenty of people have parted ways with plastic because of its chemical-leaching properties, so I know that I’m not alone. Plus, glass is just prettier! It makes every beverage sparkle! Want to make your own DIY Mason Jar Drinking Cup? The process is simple! | GNOWFGLINS.com TraditionalCookin...

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3 Fermented Mustard Recipes | Mustard rolls right along with you... whether you're experiencing the brisk breezes of fall, sweltering temperatures of summer, or fresh snows of winter. Ready to enhance the flavors of your soups, stews, dressings, salads, casseroles, meats, and more! Enjoy these three tasty, whole grain, lacto-fermented mustard recipes. |GNOWFGLINS.com TraditionalCookin...

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How to Can Beans (the nourishing way) | Canned beans are easily found on grocery store shelves, but by canning your own you can go further. And not just 1 -- but 2 -- steps further! Here are directions for nourishing canned beans, and you'll save money, too! | GNOWFGLINS.com TraditionalCookin...

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Seed Saving Connects Communities | His mission: to connect communities with the seeds that sustain them. Meet Bill McDorman, author of the free online book "Basic Seed Saving" and co-founder of the Rocky Mountain Seed Alliance. Get to know Bill and more about seed saving through the links and information below, and of course through this podcast. Plus... the tip of the week! | KnowYourFoodPodca...

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Rustic Honey Caramel Apples | Rustic honey caramel apples (complete with gathered sticks from your yard) will delight you and your kiddos, giving you a sweet treat alternative during this processed-sugar laden time of year. | GNOWFGLINS.com

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Sourdough Chocolate Waffles | Is there anything better than chocolate at breakfast time? Especially when it's a fermented, sourdough, actually-good-for-you chocolate waffle? Yeah, I can't think of anything better either. | GNOWFGLINS.com

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How to Start Bulk Food Co-Op | Individuals and families can harness the power of buying in bulk by joining with others to form a private buying club: a co-op. The age of internet commerce and communication makes buying even nutrient-dense foods, chemical-free personal care products, and non-irradiated spices easier than ever! | GNOWFGLINS.com

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Nourishing Broth | Arguably the most nourishing food in the world: broth. It's old-fashioned, yes, but still one of the best remedies for what ails us today, including bouncing back from illness and disease, healing pain and inflammation, and retaining youthful skin and bones. Join me and the Naughty Nutritionist, Dr. Kaayla Daniel, as we explore this age-old remedy that stands tall among all superfoods. | KnowYourFoodPodca...

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Soaked Apple Cider Donuts | Apple cider is almost as iconic as colored leaves. It shouts cheerfully “Fall is here! Fall is here!” As families flock to pick apples, orchards offer the ever-popular treat: apple cider flavored donuts. The common recipe is easy to spruce up and make real food friendly at home. And of course, it's best enjoyed with a warm beverage for dunking! | GNOWFGLINS.com

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Runner's Story | I woke up on the big day -- the day devoted to butchering our first rooster, Runner -- to the sound of squawking guineas and roosters crowing. I had imagined this day over and over again in my thoughts but I didn't know how it would go. How would I feel? Would I be able to participate? | GNOWFGLINS.com

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Loss on the Homestead | In a life of caring for and raising our animals, loss is unavoidable. We have experienced it. We must learn to live with and learn from it, but I admit, sometimes we struggle. Recently, we experienced a strong blow. | GNOWFGLINS.com

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KYF #087: CrossFit and the Traditional Food Lifestyle | CrossFit is taking the world by storm! Is it a modern craze or is there something deeper -- even traditional -- about it? Join me and Nathan Brammeier, blogger/podcaster at ReThinkTrueHealth... and owner of a CrossFit gym, as we get to the bottom of it. We'll discuss what CrossFit is, why you might consider it for your own exercise program, how to get started, and even a look at the popular Paleo diet among CrossFitters. Plus... the ...

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Soaked Apple Cinnamon Muffins | As fall settles in, apples start ripening on the trees, begging to be picked and made into all sorts of delights! One of my favorites is soaked apple cinnamon muffins. Easy to make and yummy, they are wonderful straight out of the oven with butter spread on top. They also make a great breakfast with eggs or a gift to the neighbors. | GNOWFGLINS.com

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Yesterday's Food: A Conversation With My Grandma | My maternal grandmother is an active and healthy 91 year old. Her secret? Eating as naturally as possible. She attributes her longevity and good health to the natural, home-grown, and locally-sourced foods of her childhood. Recently I visited with her about her growing up years on a small farm in the 1920s. | GNOWFGLINS.com

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Easy Homemade Essential Oil Deodorant | I've tried so many deodorant alternatives I can't even count them all. Then I found this one. It meets all of my expectations -- it smells good, it works (even combating stress-sweat, intense exercise, and hot and humid summer days), it’s economical, it doesn’t stain my clothing, and I feel great about the ingredients. | GNOWFGLINS.com

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Is It Possible To Heal From Multiple Chemical Sensitivities? | Teresa suffered for years but doctors told her there was nothing wrong (yet she would probably be on prescription medications for the rest of her life!). After research of her own, she found out that she had multiple chemical sensitivities and embarked on her own healing journey with alternative health care and whole foods. Plus... the tip of the week! | KnowYourFoodPodca...

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Why We Love Cast Iron | My husband asked about the black specks in the mashed potatoes. "Oh, that's just my frying pan. The non-stick coating is wearing away." Then he brought home a box of old cast iron pans from a garage sale. I ignored them as long as I could, but now? I'm the biggest fan ever -- here's why we love cast iron. | GNOWFGLINS.com

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Root Veggie Tartiflette | This happy accident came to be when I was trying to use up a few extra root vegetables. It's not a stew. It's sort of a casserole. But it is comfort food: homey and rustic. This tartiflette (a traditional French dish) includes root vegetables, which are high in antioxidants, fiber, and essential minerals. | GNOWFGLINS.com

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What's Right for Your Family: GAPS or Traditional Foods? | The Traditional Foods Movement has been an impressive agent of change in thousands of people’s lives. Out of this movement have come many heroes: WAPF, Paleo, Primal, GAPS, AIP, Grain-Free, etc. But what are the differences? And what is right for your family? | GNOWFGLINS.com

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Hills of Shiloh Farm | We’re heading down home… to your farms! Urban, suburban, or rural -- whatever you’re growing and doing, we want to see it. This time you get to meet Leslie, Ken, and Nathan, who are growing heirloom vegetables and fruit plus raising chickens, ducks, goats and cattle on 15 acres in Vermont. | GNOWFGLINS.com

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More Urban Farming with Greg Peterson (plus free webinar) | One of our most popular guests, Greg Peterson is back for the third time. He's been inspiring others and practicing urban farming on his 1/3 acre city lot for 25 years. We're talking more about The Urban Farm (his home), the concepts of "food miles" and seasonal eating, plus he is inviting you to a free webinar on urban farming. | KnowYourFoodPodca...

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Homemade Bread in the Sun Oven | Baking bread in a sun oven is so easy -- it yields bread with a nicely browned crust and a moist, soft inside, plus keeps your house from getting too warm in the summer and saves electricity. Plus, you get to pull up a chair and read a bit while it bakes! | GNOWFGLINS.com

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10 Easy Ways to Pack More Fermented Foods in Your Child's Lunch | Fermented foods pack a nutritional punch for any meal. But, what to pack and how to provide variety? Here's how to make the most of your child's school lunch with fermented foods -- without adding lots of prep time. | GNOWFGLINS.com

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Roasted Corn, Tomato, Sweet Onion, and Salmon Salad | Summer may be officially over, but in most areas of the country the late season harvest is still in full bloom. This delicious recipe isn't a light salad, but a satisfying, nutrient-dense mixture of ingredients that touches on all the taste points of the culinary palette. In other words, it's da bomb dot com! | GNOWFGLINS.com

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Going Gluten-Free: Fad or Necessity? | I went gluten-free a little over a year ago. Since then I've heard gluten-free eating called a "craze" that lacks common sense, hurts the wheat industry, and randomly condemns an entire food group. Is gluten-free eating a fad -- or is it a necessity? After intense soul-searching and research, here is my answer to this question. | GNOWFGLINS.com

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