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For the Love of Sourdough! Starting a Sourdough Adventure

April 15, 2011

Written by Stacey Taggart, Contributing Writer
My love for sourdough began on our honeymoon when my husband and I explored San Francisco. I have bought it as often as I could since then, enjoying it every single time.
Not too long ago, I learned I could make my own sourdough at home! At [...]

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Making Homemade Yogurt

April 5, 2011

Written by Emily, Contributing Writer
I've been making homemade yogurt for just about two years now, and I love the convenience, quality, and savings of making yogurt at home.
Yogurt is one of the most basic traditional foods, and even if you are just getting started with real food, including yogurt in your diet [...]

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How to Make Water Kefir

April 1, 2011

Written by Stacy K, Contributing Writer
What is water kefir?
Water kefir is a lacto-fermented beverage made with water kefir grains and sugar water. It is easy (and relatively quick) to make, and provides an abundance of probiotics to improve digestive health.
Water kefir grains are not grains at all, but rather "bacteria and yeast existing in a [...]

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Organization in the Real Food Kitchen: Planning to Make Food Preparation Happen

February 19, 2010

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**Have you been enjoying this series on Organization in the Real Food Kitchen? Catch up on any posts that you may have missed in my Getting Organized category.**
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In the days before I began cooking real, traditional, whole foods, it wasn't such a big deal if I forgot to think about dinner ahead of [...]

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