Ginger Beer Starter
I recently started a new ginger bug! It’s not really an insect ?, but rather a wild starter that’s made from water, sugar and fresh grated #ginger. Natural airborne yeasts …
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 …
Gut Wellness and the Workplace
Having worked in the corporate world in my first career, I understand and have experienced the demands, stresses, and lifestyle that most people in this environment undergo. Long working hours, …
2017 Fermentation Device Smackdown CALL FOR ENTRIES
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA– Small-batch fermentation devices are becoming popular as more people revive the tradition of fermenting their own food at home. Along with this trend, we’ve noticed an explosion …
On the Road Again! Teaming up with “Fermentation on Wheels”
If you haven’t already heard about Fermentation on Wheels, it is a creative education and food-preservation project founded by culinary artist Tara Whitsitt. She converted a school bus into a fermentation …
We’re on TV!
Savor San Diego is a series on KPBS, the local PBS station here in San Diego. The show, hosted by local chef Su-Mei Yu, highlights the local food scene and …
Why isn’t it fermenting?
Q: “It’s been 8 days and my red cabbage kimchi is not fermenting. Why?” A: This could be due to several reasons: 1. Too much salt. Salt slows microbial growth, …
Fermenting Eggs: a Discussion
Spring has sprung! What better way to celebrate the beginning of the season of rebirth and fertility than by paying homage to the humble egg? In his latest book, The …
Year-Round Gratitude: Top Ways to Give
With it being the last day on the calendar to make your charitable contributions this year, I thought I would share some ways that I give back to all those …
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 …
