As we seek to make a delicious kombucha, it’s helpful to understand pH and its role in creating a tasty, nutritious and safe and refreshing drink. While kombucha is fermenting, the pH continues to lower. That lower pH level is … continue…
Sometimes, just a simple tweak to the spices you add to your sauerkraut can expand and enhance the flavor in a way that can make a profound difference. There are many different ways to spice up your sauerkraut and this … continue…
I love fermented daikon! There…., I said it! It never seems to fail me when I either include it in another ferment or ferment it on its own. And it’s not just that I love fermented daikon radish, I get the … continue…
When I was a kid growing up in Chicago, my mother would occasionally take my brother and I to a restaurant called The Pickle Barrel where every table had sour pickles and popcorn. I’m thinking the tables were made from … continue…
The sea can be very generous in terms of providing food sources, none healthier than seaweed. Making this Seaweed Sauerkraut recipe ( I like to call it Sea Kraut) is a wonderful alternative to standard sauerkraut. There are many kinds … continue…
This Cracked Pepper Leek Sauerkraut remains one of my favorite sauerkraut variations. It is a recipe inspired by the excellent book on fermentation, “Fermented Vegetables,” by Kristin and Christopher Shockey. Earlier this year I made their recipe for CauliKraut. They have a … continue…
This is a really good one. You’re just going to have to trust me here. I hadn’t fermented much with fennel prior to this, but with it showing up readily for wild harvesting or at my local market, I thought I’d … continue…
In order to make your own kombucha, you need to have a starter culture otherwise known as a SCOBY (Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast). That is the SCOBY floating on top in the picture above. If you have kombucha-making … continue…
Lately I’ve been enjoying an excellent book on fermentation called “Fermented Vegetables” by Kristin and Christopher Shockey. Aside from providing helpful information on the fundamentals of fermentation, I love how the book is laid out alphabetically from A-Z, Arugula to Zucchini, … continue…
Been looking for a Soy Yogurt recipe or recipe for other non-dairy yogurts? Look no further. This soy milk yogurt can turn out creamy and delicious. It has been several years since I switched my diet to one which is … continue…
