Traditional foods are the foods that have sustained us for centuries. They are generally locally grown and prepared in traditional cooking methods to extract the most nutrients out the particular food. Such foods include bone broths, cultured dairy, fermented foods, sourdough starter and sourdough bread, soaked and sprouted grains, and more.
Many of these foods fell to the wayside over the last 100 years but were re-popularized in the cookbook titled Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon.
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Traditional Foods And Meals
Try these recipes to learn about and enjoy traditional foods.
How to Make French Spice Bread: Pain d’Épices
Discover the Old World charm of French Spice Bread—a honey-sweet, spiced loaf perfect for cozy baking.
Make-Ahead Freezer Chicken Legs – Easy Broiler Dinner in Minutes!
Prep, freeze, and broil juicy marinated chicken legs for a quick and delicious dinner any night of the week.
How to Make Easy Skillet Chicken Thighs with Crispy Skin!
Make crispy, golden skillet chicken thighs in just 25 minutes with simple seasoning and old-world charm.
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Seasonal ingredients, traditional techniques, and nourishing recipes. Over 85 traditional, from-scratch recipes! Discover for yourself how you can use simple ingredients and traditional techniques to cook the modern pioneer way.
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Favorite Kitchen Supplies
- Favorite Aprons
- Spice Grinder
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- Vacuum Lids
- Whisk
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- 8-Quart Slow-Cooker
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