Kahm Yeast Prevention & Treatment: Everything You Need to Know
Kahm Yeast Prevention & Treatment: Everything You Need to Know Even in an airlock container, a vegetable ferment can turn wonky. More perplexing is having the same ferment in different jars, side by side, with one unstable and the other fine. You may spot white stuff and ask yourself – what IS that layer on […]
Kahm Yeast…Ew?
Kahm Yeast…Ew? by Jerri Even in an airlock container, a vegetable ferment can turn wonky. What is more perplexing, is having the exact same ferment in different jars, side by side, and one is wonkier than the other. The jar on the right – what IS that layer on top? Is it time to freak out? […]
Why I Make Sauerkraut
Why I Make Sauerkraut What I didn’t realize then was that I wasn’t eating REAL sauerkraut. If sauerkraut is purchased from a shelf at the store (not refrigerated), odds are that it doesn’t contain the live active beneficial bacteria found in fermented kraut. In most of these cases, the sour flavor comes from vinegar rather […]
People’s Food Co-Op Are Talking About Us!
People’s Food Co-Op Are Talking About Us! Check out People’s Food Co-Op’s article on us in their latest amazing newsletter! Apple users click here & PC/Android users here. (We’re on page 16 of the PDF & 13 of the Newsletter) Envelope Facebook Instagram Youtube People’s Food Co-Op Are Talking About Us! People’s Food Co-Op Are Talking About […]
Making Friends With Your Milk Kefir
Making Friends With Your Milk Kefir Milk kefir is one of the best ways to get your daily probiotics. It’s full of the beneficial bacteria that helps your gut and digestive system work properly. If you’re new to kefir- making, it can seem a little intimidating, but once you get production dialed in to your […]
International Holiday Foods and Ways to Make Them Fermented!
International Holiday Foods and Ways to Make Them Fermented! I’ve always enjoyed learning how to make foods from around the world. Discovering new ingredients and methods not only helps to broaden your palate, it also gives you a little insight into different cultures. Ingredients are often chosen because of availability- what is most easily grown, […]
Which Sugar Should I Use for Water Kefir?
Which Sugar Should I Use for Water Kefir? The Best Sugar Depends On The Result When you make water kefir at home, the key ingredients are water kefir grains, water, and sugar. Each one of these ingredients impacts the outcome. There are many choices when deciding which sugar is best for water kefir – what […]
Cream Cheese Recipe
Cream Cheese Recipe by Suzanne With all the summer fruits available these days, my mind turns to thoughts of something creamy and delicious to accompany them. It needs to be quick and easy though, as my days are busy and full. How about cream cheese? Cream cheese is so easy to make. And as always, […]
3 Tips for Getting Started with Fermented Foods
3 Tips for Getting Started with Fermented Foods by Suzanne If you’re new to fermentation, it’s possible that you have a few jars of fermented carrot sticks, radishes, or sour cream in your fridge, and you’re wondering…what now? Making big changes to your diet can be scary and confusing. New recipes, odd ingredients, kids making […]
Varieties of Sourdough
Varieties of Sourdough by Kim “How can a nation be called great if its bread tastes like kleenex?” This quote, said famously by baker Julia Child, sums up our feelings perfectly about the bread available today.Thus it warms our heart, just like the ovens of America, that we’ve seen so many people taking it upon […]