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This video continues my Dehydrating 101 Series with one of my favorite topics—how to dry and dehydrate herbs. Whether you’re using an electric dehydrator, your oven, or simply the air in your warm kitchen, I’ll walk you through how to get perfect results every time.

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When I sat down to chat with Jade Koyle of Grand Teton Ancient Grains, I immediately felt a sense of peace and purpose in his words. His family’s farm in the shadow of the Grand Tetons isn’t just a business—it’s a mission to restore the wholesome, God-given grains that once nourished families for generations. Watch my conversation with Jade below to learn all about Grand Teton Ancient Grains.

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What a joy my presentation and book signing at the Decatur Book Festival turned out to be! From the moment I arrived on the morning of October 4, 2025, the staff and volunteers made me feel right at home. The culinary demonstration room filled quickly with friendly faces, and as everyone settled in, we shared smiles, stories, and lots of hugs before the start of the event featuring my new cookbook, The Modern Pioneer Pantry.

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Amazon Prime Days are happening right now—today and tomorrow, October 7th and 8th—in the United States and there are so many fantastic deals (including on my cookbooks!) for those of us who love to keep a well-stocked, old-fashioned Traditional Foods Kitchen!

Whether you’ve been wanting to snatch a great price on my cookbooks, add a few new pantry staples, pick up some tools for baking, fermenting and canning, or simply refresh your kitchen for the cozy fall season, now’s the perfect time to...

In my newest member video, I’m sharing one of my favorite old-fashioned tricks for turning a simple bowl of oatmeal into a hearty, protein-rich porridge. It’s something our ancestors knew well—how to take humble grains and give them staying power for a full day of work ahead.

These conversational vodcasts are available to the Kitchen Pioneers who have joined my YouTube membership community—The Traditional...

Hi Sweet Friends, Ben here! Today I’m sharing my experience with some HexClad items I’ve added to my kitchen. I’ve been testing their pots, bowls, knives, and even their magnetic knife holder—and I’m excited to show you what I think.

Watch the “HexClad Cookware & Knives Review | Are They Worth It?” video, then scroll down for all the highlights.

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I am still smiling from the joy of my recent cookbook signing of The Modern Pioneer Pantry at the Arboretum Barnes & Noble in Austin, Texas. It was truly an unforgettable day, and I can’t thank the Barnes & Noble team enough for the beautiful setup they created.

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There’s something magical about the aroma of honey and warm spices filling the kitchen. Today, I’m sharing with you the history and recipe for an Old World Pain d’Épices—French Spice Bread. It’s a bread with roots that stretch back centuries, and it makes a cozy treat any time of year. Watch the video below to see just how easy it is to make traditional Pain d’Épices, then scroll down for more history, tips, and the full recipe.

Technically, fall won’t arrive here in the Texas Hill Country until Monday, September 22, 2025, at 1:19 pm Central Time. But let’s be honest—after a long, hot summer in the Northern Hemisphere, the first day of September feels like a finish line we’ve been racing toward. Relief is (eventually!) in sight, and even if the thermometer doesn’t agree with us just yet, in our hearts, we’re already in fall mode.

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On August 23, 2025, I had one of those experiences that will stay with me forever. I was invited to do a book signing for The Modern Pioneer Pantry at the Barnes & Noble located in the San Pedro Crossing shopping center in San Antonio. To be honest, I wasn’t sure what to expect. But the moment I walked in and saw the amazing display table that the manager, Anthony, had set up for me, it took my breath away!

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