Preserve Your Traditions, Discover Your Roots

Do you ever feel disconnected from the food you eat and the traditions that once brought your family together? At Wylder Space, we believe food is a connection to our past, a bridge to our present, and a gift for our youth.

This week, we’re diving deep into preserving family traditions through heirloom recipes. These recipes carry stories—of love, resilience, and generations bound by the simple act of sharing a meal.

🍎 Featured Recipe: Grandma’s Classic Apple Butter

A timeless favorite, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Spread it on fresh-baked bread, swirl it into oatmeal, or use it as a glaze for roasted meats. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that embodies tradition and warms the soul.

Ingredients:

• 10 pounds apples (peeled, cored, and sliced)

• 4 cups apple cider

• 2 cups brown sugar

• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon ground cloves

• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Combine apples and cider in a large pot. Simmer until soft (about 1 hour).

2. Puree the mixture with an immersion blender.

3. Return the puree to the pot, add sugar and spices, and cook until thickened (2 hours).

4. Stir in vanilla, ladle into sterilized jars, and process in a water bath for 10 minutes.

Pro Tip: Strain the apple butter through a fine mesh sieve for an extra smooth texture.

🌟 Why Traditions Matter

The origins of apple butter remind us of the wisdom of our ancestors—how they transformed surplus harvests into comfort for the colder months. As Sally Fallon, author of Nourishing Traditions, notes, these practices connect us to ancestral diets rooted in whole, nutrient-dense foods.

Passing down these traditions is about preserving culture and connection.

🛠️ Join the Real Food Movement

At Wylder Space, we’re building a community where traditions like these thrive. Our Nourishing Traditions Course empowers you with the skills to:

• Preserve seasonal foods through canning, fermenting, and drying.

• Reconnect with the wisdom of heirloom recipes.

• Share these practices with your family, fostering memories that last generations.

🎁 Exclusive Offer: Join our Wylder Space Online Community for under $5 per mo.

Ready to start your journey? Join our Wylder Space Online Community for under $5 per mo. Learn timeless cooking techniques, connect with other food enthusiasts, and build your family’s culinary legacy.

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How Wylder Space Can Help Beginners on Their Real Food Journey

1. Step-by-Step Guidance:
   Wylder Space offers a structured approach to traditional food preparation, breaking down intimidating techniques like fermenting and canning into simple, actionable steps.

2. Access to Experts:
   With facilitators available to answer your questions and provide personalized support, you’ll have the confidence to try new methods and troubleshoot challenges.

3. Exclusive Resources:
   Gain access to hundreds of recipes, video tutorials, and printable guides designed to help you succeed in your real food journey, no matter your starting point.

4. Discounted Tools and Ingredients:
   Through partnerships with trusted brands like Cultures for Health and Azure Standard, Wylder Space members receive exclusive discounts on essential tools and bulk ingredients.

5. A Welcoming Community:
   Connect with others who share your passion for real food. Share wins, ask questions, and find inspiration in a space designed to uplift and empower you.

🤝 Let’s Stay Connected

• Instagram: Wylder Space

• Personal Facebook Page: Molly Bravo

• YouTube: Wylder Space Channel

2025 is all about celebrating our roots, preserving tradition, and bringing that tradition forward for our children and our future.

Warmly,

Molly and the Wylder Space Fambam

P.S. Do you have an heirloom recipe or story to share? Reply to this email or tag us with #Wylderheirlooms—we’d love to hear from you!

This Week’s Real Food Challenge

This week, we challenge you to try making Grandma’s Classic Apple Butter! Post a picture of your creation and tag us with #WylderAppleButter for a chance to be featured in our upcoming community newsletter. We’ll share your story and recipe!