Articles: Fermentation

ginger carrots

Ginger Carrots for a Healthy Gut

Looking for something to munch on that’s both tasty and good for you? These ginger carrots are a healthy snack…

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wild greens and daikon achar

Fermented Mixed Wild Greens and Daikon Achar

Let’s forage and ferment! This wild greens and daikon achar recipe is simple but delicious – an ideal recipe to…

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making sauerkraut

Making the Best Sauerkraut on Earth in Four Simple Steps: Chop, Salt, Pack, Wait

Make your own delicious, healthy, probiotic sauerkraut! Four easy steps are all you need to turn fresh garden veggies into…

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amazake

Making Amazing Amazake Rye Bread

Ready to take your rye bread to the next level? Whether you’re in the mood for a piece of toast…

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vinegar in soup

Vinegar in Soup: The Soup-er Secret Ingredient

Move aside, chicken noodle and tomato bisque! We’re trying out some new soups with one ingredient in common: vinegar. Flavorful and…

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Fresh-Fig-Pecan-Bread

Fresh Fig Pecan Bread

This fig pecan bread is a  sweet, delicious, and nutritious side that everyone around the table will enjoy this winter…

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miso

How to Make A Basic Miso Paste

There are reasons that miso paste has become popular around the world: it’s versatile, relatively inexpensive, and can be made…

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ricotta

Say Cheese! A Simple & Fast Ricotta Cheese Recipe

Cheese lovers, it’s time to add another recipe to your list! Make this easy (and cheesy) ricotta recipe at home…

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simple sugars

Simple Sugars & The Sweet Side of Fermentation

As the name suggests, simple sugars are very easy to work with — especially when used as a ferment. From…

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sourdough

Time-Tested Sourdough Starter

Want to make bread this winter? With this low-maintenance sourdough starter recipe, you’ll have a delicious loaf of hot-from-the-oven bread…

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homemade cheese

Let’s Get Cheesy! Sandor Katz’s Favorite Homemade Cheese

There’s nothing quite like the flavor of fresh, homemade cheese — especially when there’s a story behind it. This cheese recipe,…

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salt-rising bread

On the Rise: How to Make Salt-Rising Bread

Want to spice up your traditional bread recipes this winter? This salt-rising bread recipe by fermentation expert Sandor Ellix Katz has…

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foraged and fermented

Thanksgiving Takes an Adventurous Twist with This Foraged and Fermented Menu

From gathering items from the woods to fermenting your own bubbly, there’s something about working for your supper that makes…

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vinegar

The Vibrance of Vinegar: Methods to Make Vinegar From Scratch

Homemade vinegar is a delicious ingredient in many foods and drinks: quick pickles, soups, sauces, salad dressings, desserts, jams, and…

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seasonal brews

Bring on the Seasonal Brews: Drinks to Pair With Thanksgiving Dinner

Looking for a refreshing drink to pair with Thanksgiving dinner? From cider to sangria to pine soda, one of these seasonal…

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apple kimchi

Make Your Own Apple Kimchi

Kimchi is a tangy and spicy meal with many varieties, including some with fruits. This recipe for apple kimchi adds…

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rice koji

Make Rice Koji in 12 Easy Steps

Looking for a new cooking project? Try your hand at rice koji! Follow these steps by two renowned chefs to make…

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dilly beans

Dilly Beans: Voted The “Best Snack Ever”

For those who love fermented foods, we now welcome you into the wonderful world of dilly beans. There’s nothing quite…

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bokashi bins

Bokashi Bins: Easy and Affordable Kitchen Composting

Looking for a new way to compost? With Bokashi bins, the organic matter from your compost is broken down and turned…

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preserve food

How to Preserve Food Without Nutrient Loss

Want to get the most out of your harvest? Preserve food to keep your fruits and veggies fresh for weeks…

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pickling ideas

Unique Pickling Ideas: We Can Pickle That!

Pickling goes far beyond turning cucumbers into sour or sweet sides for your sandwich or putting up your beans and…

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fermented hot sauce

8 Steps to Fermented Hot Sauce With Wild Greens

Hot sauce fans, this one’s for you! This easy recipe for fermented hot sauce with wild greens is sure to…

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fruit kvass

Fruity Ferments: End of Summer Fruit Kvass

Fruit kvass is a great first ferment for beginners. All you need is fruit, whey or ginger bug, and jar…

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fruit-infused vinegars

Fruit-Infused Vinegars: Making Vinegar With Blueberries and Blackberries

Looking for something to do with the berries you’ve been growing all season? Try making fruit-infused vinegars! These recipes for…

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lacto-fermenting

Lacto-Fermenting: A Faster Way to Ferment Vegetables

Looking for a faster way to ferment your vegetables? Lacto-fermenting, a fermentation method widely used in Japan, involves a special glass…

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