Written by Shannon, Contributing Writer Organ meats are one of those traditional foods that are harder to get behind than butter, for example. In fact, organ meats were one of the last things recommended by the Weston A Price foundation that we decided were important, not because they aren’t more nutrient-dense than most foods but …
What’s So Great About Raw Milk?
Once upon a time, milk was not such a complex or controversial subject. Cows grazed on green grass. Healthy, well-fed, and free to roam, they produced a nutrient-dense, thick, white liquid which was relished either straight from the cow (raw) or turned into cultured dairy for short-term storage or delectable hard cheeses for long-term storage. …
Green Pasture Fermented Cod Liver Oil Winners
I’ve got 10 winners for the wildly popular Green Pasture cod liver oil giveaway, out of 891 entries. It just tickles me to see that so many people actually WANT to take some fermented cod liver oil! The lucky winners are: 1) Joni: [email protected] 2) Deb: [email protected] 3) Jamie: [email protected] 4) Becca: [email protected] 5) Alyssa Dunn: [email protected] 6) April: [email protected] 7) …
Getting Started Sprouting Wheat Berries
Sprouting is becoming a popular nutritional step in many homes now. I’ve read about it in gardening books and heard rumor of it in blogs. The news intrigued me. I decided to try it because really, it couldn’t be that difficult. And boy was I ever…RIGHT! It’s not challenging at all! I was thrilled because …
Good Fats, Bad Fats, and Why I Eat Plenty of Butter
“When I eventually understood the nutritional myths that had me snookered and miserable, the biggest headline was that REAL FATS ARE GOOD- even the maligned saturated fats and its corollary, INDUSTRIAL FATS ARE BAD. It’s not complicated. Eat real fats and avoid industrial ones.” Nina Planck, Real Food for Mother and Baby. I couldn’t possibly …
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Grass-Fed Meats
Buying meat at the store can be quite confusing. On top of having to choose a proper cut of meat to suit your needs, there are many grade labels that may add to the confusion: organic, prime, choice, select, etc. However, there is one term I would like to highly encourage you to pay attention …
Green Pasture Cod Liver Oil Giveaway (10 Winners!)
**This giveaway is now closed** Earlier this week we talked cod liver oil, its numerous health benefits and suggestions for buying and taking it. Full of Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin A and vitamin D, cod liver oil is a phenomenal traditional food that helps to grow strong babies and children, and keep their moms and …
Sourdough A to Z eBook Winners
The winners of the Sourdough A to Z eBook, the compilation from the GNOWFGLINS Sourdough eCourse (created by Wardeh of the GNOWFGLINS blog), are: Karen ([email protected]…) Kim Brumm ([email protected]…) Hayley Vince ([email protected]…) Heather T. ([email protected]…) Kat ([email protected]…) Congratulations! For those who didn’t win, you can get your own copy of the Sourdough A to Z eBook here! …
Traditional Beverage: Kombucha
Written by Kate Tietje, Contributing Writer A couple years ago when someone first told me about WAP (Weston A. Price), I joined an online group. People there kept talking about kombucha. It sounded weird! I had no idea what it was, or why anyone would want to drink it. They kept talking about it as …
For the Love of Sourdough! Starting a Sourdough Adventure
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 first, I …
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Weston Price and The Detox Cleanse I’m Doing
Every once in a while, I have a blog post composing itself in my brain, and before I actually get it onto my keyboard, someone beats me to the punch. This time, it was on the topic of Dr. Weston A. Price, the dentist-researcher behind the book Nutrition and Physical Degeneration, and the foundation upon …
At Simple Organic: Identifying and Avoiding Toxins in Beauty and Personal Care Products
Ever wondered what the big deal is about using more natural shampoo or soap or even makeup? Maybe it makes sense why we’d want to be careful with the things that actually go in our mouths (ie. food or toothpaste), but why do products that simply go on our skin make a difference? Have you …
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Preserving Food with the Lactic-Acid Fermentation Method: Sauerkraut Tutorial
The original cabbage patch kid… For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved sauerkraut. As a small child, my mom served it on a regular basis with roast and mashed potatoes. I would scoop out a hole in my mashed potatoes, fill it in with sauerkraut and then dish on some gravy. Oh, what heaven for my taste …
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Adding Seafoods to Your Diet
Written by Meg Dickey, Contributing Writer When Dr. Weston A. Price traveled the world examining primitive cultures, one of the first things he noticed was the great lengths the people went to in finding nutrient dense foods. One of the most desired of these nutrient dense foods were sea foods. Dr. Price noted that those …
Sourdough A to Z eBook: Win a Copy!
Sourdough is a champion traditional food (don’t miss Stacey’s post on sourdough next Friday). By slowly fermenting the grain during the souring process, it becomes easily digestible (sometimes even for those with allergies or particular grain sensitivities), it reduces phytates (for better mineral availability and absorption), it even lower the insulin response to consuming the carbohydrates. …
Gardening with Herbs 101: What to Grow
Written by Meg Dickey, Contributing Writer This month at Keeper of the Home, we’re discussing Gardening 101, and we’re continuing this week with the second part of Gardening with Herbs 101. Let’s jump right in to my favorite part of gardening: what to grow! First, consider your needs: What herbs do you love the smell of? …
Making Homemade Yogurt
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 is …
What is Traditional Food?
The month of April is Traditional Foods month here at Keeper of the Home. Between myself and the amazing writers who contribute here, we will be delving deeply into a wide variety of traditional foods (raw milk, grains, fermented foods, grass-fed meats, cod liver oil, just to name a few) and we’ll share some of …
Monthly Email Giveaway WINNER for The Willow Store!
The winner of last month’s email-only giveaway from The Willow Store is: [email protected]… Congratulations! If you haven’t checked out The Willow Store yet, take a look! They have many excellent, sustainable options, including wool dryer balls, other natural laundry options, reusable female pads, cloth diapers, and lots more. This month’s giveaway is from Health, Home, …
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How to Make Water Kefir
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 symbiotic relationship. The …