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How did I get started with real food??

I answered that and all the other questions you've always wondered in a very long interview with Nikki Fisher of Wholefood Mama. 

saurkraut was my first ever fermentation

Do you have a whole food story to share?

The Self Sufficient HomeAcre

 
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  1. africanaussieSeptember 20, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    loved that interview - and that is a great photo of you with Bella.

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