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Preserving

Lacto-Fermentation: A Healthier & More Sustainable Way to Preserve

by Shannon
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This post was originally published on July 16, 2010. Written by Shannon of Nourishing Days. In March we ate the last of 5 1/2 gallons of lacto-fermented vegetables. They stored for over six months in our refrigerator and I didn’t boil a single pot of water. I think everyone should try lacto-fermentation for three reasons: [...]

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Kids in the Kitchen

5 Simple Ways to Feed Baby While Feeding Yourself

by Stacie
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The following is a guest post by Stacie of One Hungry Mama. Welcome, Stacie! Hi. I’m Stacie and I’m one hungry mama. I’m also a recipe developer and family food writer who comes via years as a child development expert in children’s television and, more recently, an organic baby food entrepreneur. It’s a long story. [...]

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Preserving

Pursuing Your Passion For Pickles (Recipe: Garlic-Dill Pickles)

by Lynn
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Written by Lynn Craig of Cookie Baker Lynn. Pickles seem like a funny thing to get excited about. They’re just cucumbers in jars with liquid and seasonings, right? Right, but some people are quite passionate about their pickles. A dear friend of mine who is a US transplant living in the UK says one of [...]

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Preserving

Lacto-Fermentation: An Easier, Healthier, and More Sustainable Way to Preserve

by Shannon
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In March we ate the last of 5 1/2 gallons of lacto-fermented vegetables. They stored for over six months in our refrigerator and I didn’t boil a single pot of water. I think everyone should try lacto-fermentation for three reasons: The product is a living food, full of enzymes and probiotics. The process is much [...]

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