Case Studies & Student Results

We cut our food budget in half the very first month... from $1000 per month down to $500 per month.

"I have definitely saved money on food since joining! We cut our food budget in half the very first month... from $1000 per month down to $500 per month.

I had been buying in bulk (the most cost effective option), but my staples like beans and grains would be bad by the time I used them. I learned more effective storage options in your course and will be able to purchase in bulk again!

Also, batch prep and cooking has made it so much easier to have quick, healthy meals, that we aren't resorting to take out on busy days. I can whip up meals in no time. And my husband loves them!

I joined a farm share after hearing you talk about them, and now I get fresh food so much cheaper than at the store, and way more delicious. Plus, I now have the tools to store produce longer (from the Batch Cooking course), and am using it before it goes bad. No more food waste!!

The farm also offers meat from local farmers, and we can afford to buy it thanks to the money we are saving and the ways I've learned to stretch meat into several meals. And...all of this has made it possible for me to buy milk from a local Dairy when they are able to accept new members.

Oh, and after going through your sourdough materials, I have a healthy starter and have been making bread products from scratch. I will be baking bread as soon as we're finished with the loaf we have from the store. That's also saving money!

I'm super happy I joined TCS! Thank you for everything you do!" —Darla M.

We are saving about $400 a month off our food bill, my kids love the food, and my husband says it was the best investment to join Eat God’s Way!

"I’m so thankful to have found the Eat God’s Way program.

I’m so thankful for the knowledge I’ve gained from taking the batch cooking class, fundamentals class, thanksgiving class, and the ancient grains class. Plus, all the recipes from Office Hours.

I’ve been using sourdough and traditional cooking methods like soaking for the last 10 years, but in the last 3 and a half months since I joined, I’ve learned so so so many new tips and tricks to prepare healthier food.

I’m so thankful for all that Wardee does to help families, she has definitely helped ours. We are saving about $400 a month off our food bill, my kids love the food, and my husband says it was the best investment to join Eat God’s Way!" —Deidre H.

We finally cut the grocery bill about 30%!

“My husband and I had a quick talk this morning about not attending an event this evening (Fri) because we need the time to batch cook and meal plan for the weekend/next week.

The sacrifices are hard but the rewards are significant - we feel energetic to meet the demands of a very busy semester and we finally cut the grocery bill about 30% by cooking EVERYTHING from scratch. Snacks, bread, meals, etc.

It was not easy and we had to pull back from outside events and hosting but we did it! And we'll get more efficient in time. God bless you all!” —Deidre S.

Before he passed away, my husband told me "you CAN learn sourdough!"

"My 5-year-old granddaughter picks my homemade sourdough bread over store-bought every time! She knows the difference!" —Teresa Ball

Suffering with inflammation and digestive concerns, and on a feeding tube after throat cancer surgery, Christine joined an Eat God's Way challenge to learn how to make sourdough bread for her husband and to transition herself off medical shakes. Her husband loves the treats she's making him (especially crackers!) and Christine is now eating her own homemade, blended whole-food shakes. Her inflammation is going down and she's experiencing slow-but-steady healing of her digestive system.

Busy, full-time teacher and nurse practitioner, wife and mom of 3 kids under 5... Allison wanted to avoid falling into the take-out trap with her next pregnancy. Determined to establish new habits BEFORE she got pregnant, she joined Eat God's Way, jumped right into Batch Cooking, and started filling her freezer little by little. Now, her freezer is full of homemade and healthy ready-to-go foods she can just pull out and serve!

Debbie was overweight and on 20 different medications, including for chronic asthma. Now, after re-rejoining Eat God's Way (after 14 years away) and re-embracing it for herself as well as for homeschooling her grandchildren, she weaned off 19 of those meds and has lost 20 pounds. Plus... her grandchildren love "milk day"!

Anthony and his wife were sick of fad diets that didn't help their diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, unhealthy weight, or digestive troubles. Now, after just 12 weeks of Eat God's Way, Anthony is reducing his daily insulin needs and his wife has lost 24 pounds in 3 months... all without giving up their favorite foods!

Busy mom of 2 boys (under the age of 3!) wanted to make sourdough for her husband... and went from family saying "at least the dog will eat it" to hubby telling church family "you have to try Bekah's sourdough cake... it's so good!" Now he'd rather eat her homemade sourdough pizza than get it at any restaurant.

Wife and homeschool mama of 4, Colleen, wanted to batch cook for their home and house church. She was looking for new ways to make a lot of food... without sacrificing nourishment or giving in to pre-made store-bought meals. Now she's got large quantities of healthy foods on-hand for home and church, including snacks her kids feel are more satisfying than "a whole thing of Oreos"!

Wife, mom, and grandma Denise was sick of weight gain and unsuccessful fad diets and wanted to cook more nutritious foods for her family. She faced her fears and went from "rarely cooking anything homemade" to gaining confidence and being excited about each cooking lesson. And now... her husband prefers homemade over store-bought any day!

Facing a looming surgery and struggling with gut health and bloating, Lori joined Eat God's Way. In just 12 weeks, she lost weight, felt less bloated, and started healing her gut! Plus, she filled the freezer with healthy food for post-surgery recovery. <3

Homeschooling wife and mom of 6 boys (including twins!) went from tired and nutritionally depleted to healthy, energized, and keeping up! She and her sons started baking with sourdough and hubby said... "You have mastered your bread making!" And now her whole family is healthier and happier... :)

Wife, mom, and farmer Tracey, had zero experience working with sourdough. After joining Eat God's Way, she stopped buying bread or baked goods from the store and is making them all — bread, biscuits, crackers, desserts, and more — with sourdough. She's keeping the starter going with minimal effort... plus, after making the switch, she's no longer dead tired after dinner!

Now I have energy and I enjoy life!

"I would wake up in the middle of the night in so much pain that I would have to put my pillow over top of my head so I wouldn't scream so that I wouldn't wake up the house. That's how [bad] it was.

Now I have energy, I can get through the whole day without having a nap, most of the time. I'm not as foggy brained, though I still have those times when I'm detoxing. I enjoy life, I can go for walks. I still have to go for short walks because I have psoriatic arthritis, so it's hard. Like I can't go up hills, I can't climb mountains any more. But I can go for nice walks. I can enjoy life. I can get down on the floor and play with my dog. I have life. It feels like I have life now. I can engage in a conversation and just enjoy it. And, I can eat more now [food sensitivities]. And, I have been trying for absolute years to gain weight. This year, I've gained 3 or 4 pounds, which for me is an absolute miracle." —Sarah Badke, Canada

I lost 100 pounds without even trying

"Though I wasn't trying to lose weight, I lost 100 pounds without even trying. I was following what I learned from Wardee. My symptoms started improving then and I am still improving to this day. I don't feel sick all the time, my brain fog is practically gone, I have my energy back, and my monthly female cycles are so much better. Traditional Cooking School was the turning point for me." —Maureen V.

I would still be over 200 pounds and very depressed

"If not for Traditional Cooking School, I would be sitting in front of a television trying to get up energy to prepare foods at home. I would still be over 200 pounds and very depressed. (I have cut back on most all my medications and I’m breathing better and have better stamina.) My grandson would not be excelling in school as he is now and would not have the energy to play outdoors like he does. My son-by-love is working the farm and building our home and teaching me so much." —Debbie L., Mansfield, MO

I am off all meds and down four sizes

"Traditional Cooking School's Bible-based cooking program has been a wonderful blessing! Having a plan, a group to share with and teaching by Wardee and all the ladies who give so much time. I am learning how to prioritize my time by putting my family's health before "stuff". Positive wonderful things can also be a time robber. Now I plan ahead so I actually have more time. I am off all meds and am down four sizes. My husband feels better, he is more productive and is off most meds. It's getting easier to plan, shop and cook." —Lisa L.

Off all meds but one, slowly losing weight

"Before Traditional Cooking, I was on many medications for my asthma, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and GERD. I found Traditional Cooking for the first time then and began making goat cheese and a few other things. I was enjoying the course but it became too expensive for me with all my meds. Guess I got discouraged. I continued to do things off and on. I started taking myself off meds because I felt they were causing more side effects than helping. Then C-VID hit. I was homeschooling my grandkids. I pulled out my TCS binders again and started on them again. I got cultures, and found the things I got before I quit TCS. Then I went back to the website and figured I could use the money I no longer spent on meds to join again.

Now I am off all meds except one, I am slowly losing weight, but I miss some of the foods I liked before (ice cream, and cookies). I am finding substitutions for these that help. I have found some raw milk that I can get starting next week. My first goal is butter, cream and cheese.

If I hadn't taken the course initially years ago, I don't think I would have tried to get off my meds but keep letting doctors give me more and more meds. I guess I just needed to see how eating God's Way is so much better for my health.

Just thank you for all of this. Glad you are here to guide and direct me to a healthier lifestyle." —Debbie L.

I find it easier to plan and prepare... it is very cost effective and simple

"Our complete thought of food, preparation, and consumption is so different now. We eat and feel so much better and knowing what is going into my food gives me complete comfort at meal time. I also find it easier to plan and prepare. I keep all the staples on hand for our favorites and have found that most all recipes use the same basics so it is very cost effective and simple. Thank you." —Mikki I.

My hubby is no longer a picky eater

"May I say... since I’ve been making the recipes from this program, my hubby is no longer a picky eater! He loves traditional food! Thank you Wardee and crew! I’m amazed and so grateful!" —Joan K.

From dabbling on her own to losing 5 pounds and hubby loving the food

"I had dabbled early on just doing my own thing, not too organized. I was compelled to become a member and do your Fundamentals class and I dove right in. Learned lots on healthy eating. My biggest pursuit was sourdough (always loved the flavor). Now that I understand the whole concept, I love sourdough even more! It's just my husband and me. I believe he is enjoying the bread (a slice of toast every morning) and I know he enjoys the meats! I have lost about 5 pounds. I must reiterate how thankful I am for all that is available!" —Marlys D.

My lungs are healing, so my oncologist agreed

"I love your videos and want more “TRUE” answers. I watch other videos with disappointing information, I only watch yours now! I’ve learned after my Cancer diagnoses that my body can actually kill the Cancer!! Then I came across Wardee and bingo, the light bulb lit! I can help myself naturally to heal with fermented food! My lungs are healing, so my oncologist agreed. Bless you Wardee and family!" —Emelinda D.

A big majority of our recipes now come from Traditional Cooking School

"Thank you!! As I was making our monthly menu plan yesterday, I realized that a big majority of our recipes now come from Traditional Cooking School! Thank you for this service! I have a family of picky eaters, and yet some of our absolute favorite meals have come from you. Awesome!!" —Heather C.

I know why a certain prep method is better than another

"I used to not think too much about what I ate except in terms of "good" vs "bad." TCS has helped me understand that there is more to that. I have more information now as to why something is better for me or why a certain prep method is better than another." —Rebecca J.

You're amazingly organized and have a terrific program

"I found your Youtube videos and got two of your eCookbooks. I’m enjoying all your information. You’re amazingly organized and have a terrific program. What I love the most is your love for God and living a life pleasing to Him." —Beverley S.

Best experience I've had with any type of support

"This has, by far, been the best experience that I've had with any type of support. How wonderful you all are. May God Bless each and everyone of you." —Dot R.

Food that heals and nourishes our bodies

"You’ve shown me how to transform our food from something we eat into something that heals and nourishes our bodies. I love being able to prepare healthy foods with my family… Praise the Lord for His beautiful ways!" —Michelle P.

Every snack and condiment has been replaced with homemade

"I ate a very clean diet by the time I actually joined TCS but now I have been able to expand my diet to include foods I couldn't eat before (beans, grains, corn, etc.) because now they are traditionally prepared. We have more variety in food on a daily basis and nearly every snack and condiment has been replaced with a traditionally homemade version!" —Carla B.

I've made more changes in 5 weeks than in a year on my own!

"I am 5 weeks into Traditional Cooking School, and I'm so happy I joined. I've made more changes in my diet and tried more new things than I did in the whole year I was trying to transition on my own. Thanks so much, Wardee!" —Lynn S., WI

The best course/material I have seen

"So far the best course/material I have seen out there. Not just the basic stuff. Very, very useful and interesting. THANKS" —Lenka H.

I don't have to give up my favorites

"Before Traditional Cooking School, my family ate the Standard American Diet and we were trying to find a healthier but not boring way of food prep and eating and the reasons behind each. Now with TCS, I don’t feel the need to give up my favorites or any category of foods. Instead, I like the challenge of tweaking the recipes to embrace a new way of prep or finding a better recipe all together." —anonymous

My health continues to get better

"For many years, this has become my one and only Christmas gift from my family to me. I can't do anything else knowing how bad the SAD (Standard American Diet) is. DH & my health continues to get better, and our 3 boys are extremely healthy..." —Sherri M.

Getting sick less

"I work 2 full time jobs and have for many years. I would eat ready-to-eat or quick-cooking meals. We were malnourished basically and constantly would get ill. Since I started changing our food, we have been getting sick less and have been getting more nutrients. There is still a lot to heal, but we're making progress." —Rebecca E.

Cooking 50 years and amazed by how much I've learned

"The course was amazing and I'm blown away by how much I learned! I've been cooking for 50 years, am considered by family to be a really good cook and enjoy cooking many types of cuisines, so I never expected this course to challenge me the way it did. As much as I learned though, I feel like I just scratched the surface. So, now I must decide whether I want to go back and repeat the course or jump in and try another eCourse. I want to keep the momentum going." —Belle W., TX

Everyone is so friendly and supportive

"Being able to discuss issues I'm having with the courses or any of the things within TCS in a private group is priceless. Everyone is so friendly and supportive, so willing and capable of helping in a positive manner." —Tammy M.

Trying to go back to basics but didn't know where to start

"I have been trying to go back to basics for a while but did not have a good plan or knowledge of how to proceed. There’s so much out on the Internet I didn’t know where to start. Thank you!" —Kimberly J.

Tasted like healing!

"I was able to prepare a soup for our son that returned home from technical school & was not feeling so well. It is a better version of a bone broth soup than I had been preparing. After eating it, he saw me catching up on some TCS classes and realized that the video I was watching (Fundamentals II) had much of the info about healthy soups. He realized I wasn't just pulling the wool over his eyes. LOL I used Bone broth as the base, added parsley, ginger, garlic, onions, leeks, carrots, celery, turmeric, oregano, and a couple of small potatoes, letting it all simmer. Next, strained all of that, put in the Vitamix and back into the soup with a can of coconut milk. Tasted like healing! We classify your videos as "legitimate" videos!" —Sheila B.

New inspiration with sourdough

"The Sourdough lessons have been just amazing. I had enjoyed baking with sourdough for over a year, but now I feel a new inspiration and love finding all the wonderful things that I can do." —Millie C.

Stepped up a few notches

"You’ve shown me that what I thought was a healthy way of eating could be stepped up a notch. OK, a few notches!" —Wendy N.

I am learning things that will help my children... an answer to prayer

"I am learning things that I know will help my children. We can teach them how to use food the way God intended. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! This course is extremely timely, and, to be frank, an answer to prayer." —Mary K.

Family much less resistant to diet changes, enjoying food greatly

"Our family is experiencing greater health and nutrition and enjoying our food greatly. My family is much less resistant to the changes in our diet since using your course. This is money well spent and I will continue to subscribe." —Robin M.

You've made the transition easier

"You’ve helped make this transition easier... as trying to go through it on my own was very confusing. Having your classes gives me the focus and the guidance I need." —Billie Y.

Seeing other moms got me from 60% doing it to 97%

"My family had fun together watching kid videos and making those recipes. But the biggest benefit for our family was me seeing all the other moms on video that really nourish their families. It got me over the hump from doing it 60% to more like 97%. Which is a big deal as my son had really bad teeth… I just had it in my head before that no one could really be that ‘perfect’ in their cooking. Now we have a better diet and I also have more energy mostly because I now make all baked goods, which I love, sourdough." —Marly H., Hudson Valley NY