This is the third post in the What Are Fermented Foods? series...Fermented Vegetables (and Sauerkraut) I started out using the simple 3-5 day recipes for fermented veggies from Nourishing Traditions. They turned out alright but it wasn't until I read a post by Nourishing ... Continue Reading
Condiments and Fermented Veggies
Why I Love Kefir and What Are Kefir Grains?
This is the second installment in my What are Fermented Foods? series where I explain why I love kefir and what are kefir grains. I started making my own kefir from live kefir grains about 2 months ago after many false starts. I tried drinking kefir back when I started eating ... Continue Reading
What are Fermented Foods?
So what are fermented foods? I get this question all the time and I am going to provide the answer in three different posts. This one will help you understand what are fermented foods in general and then I will follow up with a post explaining in detail with recipes on how to ... Continue Reading
Pickles (Fermented)
These pickles are amazing! Real Jewish deli pickles and all the fermented goodness that is amazing for your gut health and immune system! I have scaled down the recipe I found in Real Food Fermentation cookbook. Ingredients 1-2 lbs of cucumbers and peppers or okra 1000 ml ... Continue Reading
Habanero Hot Sauce – Fermented
Ingredients As many habaneros, jalapenos and other unidentifiable peppers that arrive in your CSA box salt water Directions USE GLOVES! Cut off pepper stems and run through a food processor. Mix 1 quart water with 1 TBSP salt for the brine. Add peppers to brine and cover ... Continue Reading
The BEST Homemade Mayo
I absolutely love this homemade fermented mayo recipe and I know you will too. You will be surprised at how easy it is to make homemade fermented mayo. Thankfully you won't have to fumble through it. I show you how to make it here with this great video tutorial: The Best ... Continue Reading