What’s with the Leaf?
Several people have asked about the significance of the leaf in the middle of our logo. (The logo was created by Janelle Carter, a fine local artist in San Diego). The …
Fermenting, Food, and Freedom
Last week, I went to Tennessee to learn about fermented foods. I came home with a deeper appreciation of not only food, but freedom itself and what it means in the …
Flies and Fermenting Kombucha
You’ve heard the old saying “You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar,” right? If you’ve brewed kombucha, you know that it isn’t true! In nature, vinegar (acetic …
Vinegar and DIY crock!
I came across a vinegar mother recently (and named her Daphne). I also learned that vinegar is best made in a dark environment. Having only clear glass gallon jars at …
Fermentation #FAIL! (with Lessons Learned)
You can’t win ’em all, Fermenters. Sooner or later, a ferment is going to go wrong. Terribly, terribly wrong (Okay, maybe we’re being a bit dramatic). Austin DurantAuthor and founder …
This “Beta” be good!
Our long awaited website is live! You can check out recipes and get advice, ask questions and connect with other fermenters on our forums. In webspeak, when a site is …
Off the computer screen, into real life!
Last Saturday was the first official Fermenters Club live appearance. Set at the Little Italy Mercato in San Diego, we were invited to preach the fermenting gospel. Also appearing was Mark from Happy …
Fermented Ketchup
Homemade condiments like fermented ketchup provide another way to take in probiotics, while at the same time eliminating another High-Fructose Corn Syrup-laden food from your diet. They are also a …
Fermented Salsa
Why not try a probiotic spin on America’s favorite condiment? Fermenting salsa gives it a tangy taste and a bubbly mouth feel. It’s as easy as making fresh salsa, then …
Peach Mango Chutney
Chutney is a spicy-savory-sweet condiment usually made from fruit. The intense, concentrated flavor goes great with meat, fish, or veggie dishes, or even mixed into yogurt. Chutneys and any fruit-based …
