Brussels Sprouts Kimchi
I did an experiment to see if Brussels Sprouts (a close cousin to Napa and green cabbage) would make a good kimchi. Not surprising, it does! At first I quartered …
Soaked & Brined Nuts
Soaking seeds, nuts, legumes and grains neutralizes phytic acid [1], which is found in the bran of all cereal seeds grains. Phytic acid regulates the release of minerals needed by …
Baked Tortilla Chips
Feeling frustrated by the lack of snack chips fried in healthy fats (like olive oil, coconut or avocado oil, ghee, or animal fats like lard, tallow, or schmaltz), I crafted …
Kefir Eggnog
Slow cured non-alcoholic eggnog made with kefir is a new spin on the iconic holiday beverage, and elevates it to new heights (literally!) It has a creamy, fizzy sweetness and …
Make-Ahead Kimchi Paste
The kimchi “paste” is the heart and soul of kimchi, as you slather some lucky vegetables with the iconic flavors of garlic, onions, ginger, and chile pepper. I find that …
Hungarian Style Dill Pickles (Kovászos Uborka)
I recently met a Hungarian woman, who told me about a traditional style of pickle-making in her home country, known as kovászos uborka (literally “cucumber pickles”). It’s unique in a …
Fermented Corn (Maize) Kernels
I initially made fermented corn as a way to create a lactobacillus-rich neutral flavored brine I could use to inoculate other dishes (like legumes). This recipe uses a 5% brine …
Book signing Sunday June 22, 2025 at Warwick’s in La Jolla!
Stop by and say Hi, and pick up a copy of my new book, Fearless Fermenting! Also available on Amazon and on my website if you can’t make it in …
Sauerruben (Fermented Turnips)
I had recalled a recipe from many years ago for sauerruben when I first read Sandor Katz’s Wild Fermentation, but hadn’t thought much about it, until I started growing turnips …
Strawberry Sauerkraut
Ever-searching for ways to eat more strawberries, I was intrigued by Sandor Katz’s suggestion to use dried fruits in sauerkraut. Why dehydrate berries instead of using them fresh? Fruits, which are …
