Adrienne Percy is the co-founder of Nourished Roots farm and reskilling site. She teaches traditional food prep skills...
Many people have heard of (dairy) kefir – a fermented milk drink with the consistency of runny yogurt- but not as many have heard of water kefir. So what is water kefir anyhow? Most simply stated, water kefir is a fermented … Continued
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This post was contributed by Sheldon and Rebecca Hiebert as part of a series called 60 Second Skillshare. Check out our guidelines HERE for contributing YOUR idea. On our farm we have been keeping Giant Flemish rabbits for the past 6 … Continued
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This post was contributed by Michelle McNeill as part of a series called 60 Second Skillshare. Check out our guidelines HERE for contributing YOUR idea. One strategy that I have used since the kids were little is putting out … Continued
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Kombucha is a cultured tea that used to be the domain of hippies and ‘old Russian babas’. Or so I’ve been told. It’s been a fixture in our home for several years now. I love it because it’s SO … Continued
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Sometimes, rebellion really pays off. A few years ago I brought home a kombucha SCOBY. My mother came over and promptly begged me to throw it out. She took one look at the gelatinous cream-coloured disc with tendrils of … Continued
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Do a quick Google search and you will find unlimited advice on home remedies for plantar warts. The tips range from applying fresh garlic, to mixing a poultice of crushed up aspirin. And then there’s the classic: cover it … Continued
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60 second skillshare is a snippet of information you can use in your home or on the farm. We will see our own tried, tested a true, tips, as well as wisdom from others we admire and trust. Enjoy! … Continued
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If you are buying, not making your ferments, use these tips to make sure you walk out of the store with the real deal… On a recent trip to a health food store, I noticed retailers are either improperly stocking their … Continued
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Do you want a healthy, crispy snack that’s an alternative to potato chips (and maybe you’re feeling kale chips are a bit, well, 2012?) Well, I made an ah-MAY-zing discovery the other day…I had picked up two daikon radish to … Continued
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When most people think of allergies, they think of an immune response like hives (red, itchy bumps) or itchy, watery eyes, and a stuffy and/or runny nose. But there are many other signs that can tip you off to … Continued
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