Beet Radish Kimchi
In general, I have a passionate ambivalence to beets. I know it’s a superfood; I’m trying to work on it. Inevitably whenever I put one in my mouth, I still …
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Cannabis Sourdough Crackers (Scooby Snacks)
Here’s a very simple way to utilize sourdough discard, that tangy, tasty by-product of feeding your happy sourdough starter! We’re talking real-life Scooby Snacks here, Fermenters! For more information about …
Sourdough Brownies
This recipe uses some of that discarded sourdough starter you’ve been saving up. These are a bit more “cakey” than straight up fudge bombs, since we are adding flour. I …
Umeboshi (Japanese Pickled Plums)
Umeboshi (梅干) is salted Japanese pickled plums. They take a good level of effort to make properly, but well worth it. Packed with umami, saltiness, and subtle floral aromas, a …
Kefir Mac & Cheese
This is a rich, indulgent spin on America’s favorite comfort food! I did my best to substitute more nutrient dense and better sourced ingredients (gluten free pasta, grass-fed and some …
Chinese Sauerkraut (Suan Cai)
Chinese sauerkraut dates back almost 5,000 years! Traditional varieties are made with Chinese (Napa) cabbage or mustard cabbage (gai choy). I consider this recipe to be a hybrid of sauerkraut …
Mashed Faux-tatoes (Cabbage core)
After making a large batch of sauerkraut recently, I had many cores left over. I didn’t want to toss them, and my chickens would turn their bourgeois beaks up at …
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 …
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 …
Sweet-Spicy Soaked Nuts
Here’s a quick recipe for spicy and sweet candied nuts. A holiday (or any time of year) treat, and makes a great gift! Start with our soaked-brined nuts technique/recipe. For …
