Hi everyone – while I am traveling overseas for my day job, I have some guest posters stopping by to introduce themselves. First up is Meagan of Growing Up Herbal with some great ideas for flavoring your kombucha + a how-to on how to make your own kombucha! I cannot wait to try ... Continue Reading
Sweet and Sour Fermented Coleslaw
I love sauerkraut but sometimes you just want good old coleslaw! Well, guess what? You can make coleslaw from basic sauerkraut. This is sweet and sour from the honey and vinegar and is very refreshing! This is perfect for an outdoor barbeque. Sweet and Sour Fermented ... Continue Reading
How to Make Sauerkraut
According to Nourishing Traditions, “among all of the vegetables that can conserve through lacto-fermentation (what are fermented foods?), cabbage has been man’s preferred choice. In China, they fermented cabbage 6000 years ago. In ancient Rome, sauerkraut had a reputation as a ... Continue Reading
Dilly Carrots and Kohlrabi
My daughter doesn't really like anything orange so I have never been able to get her to eat raw carrots. Recently I had a bunch of carrots and decided to make a batch of dilly carrots (similar to dill pickles but with carrots). I made them just for me and my husband, but didn't ... Continue Reading
Fermented Watermelon Radish
If you follow my Facebook page at all then you have seen me post some photos of watermelon radish more than a few times. I just think this vegetable is so beautiful! I decided I had to preserve some so that I could look at them a little longer after their season ... Continue Reading
Your Kefir Questions Answered!
There is plenty of good information out there explaining the basics of making kefir. However, I found when I started making my own that it wasn't quite as simple as to put the grains in milk and leave them there for 24 hours. Here is a little FAQ on making kefir that addresses ... Continue Reading
