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On the Farm
For more than a decade, Nicole has crisscrossed the globe investigating the origins of our food. In her pioneering YouTube series “How Does it Grow?” (over 58 million views), Nicole has met farmers and worked alongside harvesters to show what it takes to bring food to our tables.
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In the Kitchen
Want to learn how to make delicious, nutritious sourdough bread? Nicole has taught thousands of home bakers with her easy, step-by-step courses. No fancy equipment needed. From creating your own sourdough starter to exploring ancient grains, Nicole will guide you every step of the way.
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In the Garden
Want to grow your own organic vegetables? Nicole’s Home Gardening video series demystifies the process of growing your own food. With a focus on pollinator-friendly native plants and nutrition-packed heirloom seeds, Nicole will help you create a sustainable paradise.
Baking sourdough bread in a conventional home oven can be a truly frustrating experience. The dry heat leads to a crust that seals over before full oven spring can be achieved. STEAM is essential in the first part of baking because it keeps the dough surface pliable, not only allowing maximum oven spring but also creating a beautiful, glossy, blistered crust. Here’s the technique I recommend for creating enough steam to sustain the expansion period