And another episode focusing on questions about sourdough. Please keep them coming… I love to answer and help you! For links and more, visit the show notes at: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/100

I'm back answering listener questions! I don't know what I would do without all of you. It's truly a blessing to hear from you and be able to help you figure out this thing we embrace called Traditional Cooking. Plus... the tip of the week! Show notes and more at http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/99

Sick for years, Agatha finally learned she had Lyme Disease. But today, through natural healing and herbs, she’s completely recovered. And along the way, she discovered a passion for herbs. She’s got a refreshing common sense approach, sharing the best herbs, and how to gather, store, and use them — safely! Plus… the tip of the week! Show notes and more at http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/99

Happy New Year! In today's podcast, I'm sharing the highlights of 2014, and I talk about what I have in mind (Lord willing) for 2015, plus I share my "word" for 2015 and give you a printable of my favorite quote by Mother Theresa. But it doesn't stop there. No, this podcast requires your input, too! Plus, the tip of the week and the weekly listener question. Show notes and more at: http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/97

Homesteading “from scratch” in North Carolina, Melissa Jones and her family inspire us that we can accomplish amazing things with a simple determination to make do. They also produce a beautiful, free, online magazine just for homesteaders — From Scratch Magazine. Get to know Melissa and her family, plus more about the magazine, through this podcast. Plus… the tip of the week! For links and more, visit the show notes at http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/81

I've received many questions about fermenting via email so I'm devoting this week's podcast to answering them: how to get started with a quart jar or on a budget, how to tell when a ferment is ready to store, how to store when you don't have fridge space, gluten-free sourdough pointers, ginger-carrots are slimy, fermented foods and candida/parasites, and dairy-free fermentation options. Plus... the tip of the week! Links and more at the show notes: http://KnowYourFoodPocast.com/96

I've received many questions about sourdough via email so I'm devoting this week's podcast to answering them: trouble rolling out tortillas and pizza crust, sourdough starter doesn't smell lovely, bread that's too heavy and dense, how to just get started, a low maintenance way to care for a starter, and I need to "see" how it's done. Plus... the tip of the week! http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/95

Hair gives us a glimpse into our body's nutrition -- what minerals are present, deficiencies, imbalances, ratios, even the presence of toxic metals... This information is golden! With it, you can correct or address your own body's biochemistry. It's really amazing and powerful! My friend Lydia Shatney, a certified nutritional therapist, is here to walk us through how hair tissue mineral analysis works. Plus -- of course -- the exciting possibilities for healing. http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/94

Sleep "smarter"? Yes. If you don't get good sleep, you suffer in many ways. Your health, your productivity, your outlook, your positivity, your relationships, even your body (how it looks). Good sleep is essential for a great life. Don't leave it up to chance. Using these tips from #1 health host on iTunes, Shawn Stevenson, you'll sleep smarter, better, and deeper! http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/93

I'm a huge fan of using tallow for skin care, so I was delighted to meet Shalley "the Buffalo Gal"! She and her family raise water buffalo and use that nourishing grass-fed tallow for her Buffalo Gal Grass-Fed skin care products. Get to know Shalley, more about tallow in skin care, and how to make your own in this podcast. Plus a coupon for 10% off your order with Shalley, and... the tip of the week! http://KnowYourFoodPodcast.com/92