Artisan Sourdough Bread
I was skeptical that I could making artisan, professional baker quality breads, until I had a chance to learn from a few pro-amateur bakers. It was surprising to learn how …
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Start your own Sourdough Starter
Here we explore one of the simplest (and most fun) ferments– sourdough. Carbohydrate-hungry microbes in the air are drawn to this simple slurry of flour and water. Each micro-climate (from …
Probiotics vs. Viruses: Microbial Cage Match š„
Ever curious about the microbial universe, I began to look for scientifically backed research to demonstrate the antiviral properties of fermented foods. The different studies I found vary in factors …
Cauliflower Kimchi
Cauliflower takes well to kimchi! Bite size, firm yet softened by the fermentation process. I leave it to soak longer than other vegetables (8 hours or overnight would be fine, …
Fermented Potluck Place Cards
Got a fermented food swap coming up? Maybe a Fermenters Club Community meeting is just around the corner? Have you thought about all your guests’ questions you’re bound to get …
How to Build a Multi-Purpose Curing Chamber
After attempting to make cheese once in the fridge with marginal results, and having eaten some amazing salami while traveling last summer, I decided to make a curing chamber …
How to Achieve 20/20 Gut Health
Is there an ideal measure of gut health, the way that 20/20 reflects “perfect vision”? Alas, not yet. The science of gut health is quite new, and we are just …
The Secret to Perfectly Cooked Bacon
I tried this method today with some pastured bacon, and I gotta say, it’s a game changer! Unless I’m cooking over a fire, I will never go back to frying! …
Time-Saving Sauerkraut (Tips & Recipe)
We all need good healthy gut bacteria, and we know that wholesome, naturally fermented foods are a way to provide a great dose of the “good” bacteria that can help …
Cranberry Relish
A simple, fermented cranberry sauce to accompany your heavy holiday meals! Adding kombucha or water kefir helps to get the good bacteria going (but not completely necessary). Print Cranberry Relish …