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How to Bring Sourdough Starter Back from the Dead 💀

Happy Fermentation Friday! Today we’re veering away from sauerkrauts and beverages to look at fermented breads. Specifically sourdough bread! Sourdough has to be one of my favorites, it’s a bread I remember loving as a kid. My first affair with carbs if you will. Toasted with a bit of butter, there’s nothing better than when …

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Fermenting Fail: Mason Jar Asparagus

Happy Fermentation Friday! Today is storytime. For me mason jar fermentation is a black hole. Where things go to die, become compost, or scattered in the backyard hoping animals will take it away. My problem is I don’t do it often enough or ever if I’m honest. You know I’m a Harsch Crock/TSM kinda girl from …

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How to Make Soy Yogurt Using Water Kefir Grains

Today’s Fermentation Friday is dedicated to making soy yogurt using water kefir grains. As you’re about to learn it’s very easy and super tasty! While making the water kefir I couldn’t help but think about the variety of ferments and what gets them going. Sauerkraut uses salt to prohibit the growth of bad bacteria, but time and good bacteria …

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How to Make Water Kefir

A few months ago I picked up water kefir grains from Culture’s for Health at Moscow Food Co-op (also available on Amazon). I hadn’t hit my stride with kombucha yet (keyword yet) and wanted to try my hand at other fermented beverages. What is water kefir? Water kefir is a culture or bacteria—the good kind—that ferments a sugary/carbohydrate-rich …

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Lemongrass + Kaffir Lime Sauerkraut

To my fermenting friends, I am sorry it has been so long since a proper sauerkraut or fermentation post of any kind. Please follow me on Instagram for timely updates in that arena and to see how I incorporate ferments into my daily eats. I have enough pictures and ideas that I could start Fermentation …

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25 Liters of Sauerkraut and an Italian Deli Sauerkraut Recipe

I’ve officially made the most sauerkraut at one time, 25 liters to be exact. Back in late November or early December I decided to get a couple of batches going. I wanted to try out my new Craigslist crocks and of course I had to try them both. 😉 I meant to use only one of …

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A Sauerkraut Hangover and Other Updates

I realize that it has been forever since I’ve shared a sauerkraut recipe or even given updates. I’m sorry about that and I assure you I am still here fermenting away. Promise. It has been a slower year of sauerkraut production mainly because I was gone the beginning of this year to stay in Illinois …

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Ways to Eat Raw Fermented Sauerkraut

There are many many ways to enjoy homemade or store-bought raw fermented sauerkraut. Here are the ways I’ve enjoyed my home harvests. Over a simple salad with chopped avocado, ground pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Along side a leftover antipasto salad with fresh slices of avocado. In homemade raw vegan nori wraps with parsnip rice, avocado, and raw savory …

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Opening Sauerkraut No. 9 and Why My Crock Turned Into a Zombie

Welcome to the grand opening of my 9th batch of raw fermented sauerkraut. Nine – 5 liter batches in a little over a year. That’s some tasty creative fermenting. If you are interested in the recipe for this latest batch, I shared it a few weeks back. 🙂   This might have been our most …

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Homemade Fermented Sriracha

Over a year ago I came across this DIY Sriracha post from Bonzai Aphrodite. Homemade fermented sriracha?! Sounds right up my alley! I managed to keep this idea floating about in my mentalscape even though so much time has passed.   I tackled this project last week. I followed her recipe except I added an additional several …

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