Rolled oats, ubiquitous in our modern culture, didn’t exist 150 years ago. Yet oats have been eaten for many centuries. Our ancestors, instead of consuming rolled or flaked oats, stone-ground their grains, creating ‘meal’ (aka flour) of different grades. What … Read More
Sourdough rye bread is incredible – it has a beautiful rich, deep flavour is and also very nutritious, with high levels of fibre and B vitamins plus all the benefits of sourdough. And, once you understand how rye works, you’ll … Read More
I’ve been baking exclusively with ancient grains for over a decade, and regularly hear these questions: Why should I bake with ancient grains? What’s wrong with modern wheat? How are ancient grains different from wheat? What do I need to … Read More
In order to get started with cooking real food all you really need is a good knife, a space to chop and the pan but, the more you get into this lifestyle – adding techniques, dishes and processes to your … Read More
I cook three meals a day, every day of the week for myself and my family. As well as fresh, local food, our meals include home-rendered fats and ancient grain sourdough along with fermented drinks and vegetables. But I don’t … Read More
I regularly make the fermented drink, boza, in my kitchen. It’s fun, tangy, fizzy and really satisfying as well as being probiotic. I love it and want everyone to be enjoying it, but I’ve noticed that most people have never … Read More
Fermenting oats into oatmeal (or if you are outside the US, porridge) is a delicious way to enjoy a healthy breakfast. This article will explain why you should be fermenting your oats, show you how to do it, and answer … Read More
As conscious eaters, we often think about how the meat on our plate was raised or what condition the chickens who laid our breakfast eggs were kept in. But how often do we stop and consider what happened to the grains that accompany our meals before they got to our kitchens?… Read More
This post outlines how I make unhopped ale of the kind my female English ancestors did in their own kitchens until just a few hundred years ago. Because, yes, ale was women’s work. For most of history, the realm of … Read More
If you want to eat more ancestrally, but are struggling to change your food habits, this article can help. Changing food habits can be daunting. We may have tried before and not achieved what we wanted. We may have very … Read More