If you won't EAT your probiotics, surely you'll DRINK them! Here are 50+ probiotic and lacto-fermented drinks beyond Kombucha and kefir, including ginger soda, pineapple kanji, mead, and more. It's easy to boost your gut health when ferments taste this good!
Hazelnut Miso Recipe. Nuts seem an obvious candidate for fermentation as misos. They’re high in protein, starchy, and abundant in northern Europe.
Most people have heard about fermented drinks like kombucha, kefir, and beer. But there are many more exotic fermented beverages like pulque, sima, pozol.
Make this spicy fermented relish using garlic, cauliflower, peppers and carrots for a versatile condiment sure to liven up any dish.
Most people have heard about fermented drinks like kombucha, kefir, and beer. But there are many more exotic fermented beverages like pulque, sima, pozol.
These Kombucha Sourdough Bread and Pancakes are simple and delicious! Learn how to make sourdough from Kombucha, for fresh homemade Kombucha bread anytime!
Most people have heard about fermented drinks like kombucha, kefir, and beer. But there are many more exotic fermented beverages like pulque, sima, pozol.
Kvass is a refreshing and effervescent lacto-fermented beverage usually made from old bread
This Finnish Fermented Lemonade, called Sima, is the perfect refreshing summertime drink.
Kahm yeast, a common concern among fermentation enthusiasts, is a surface yeast that can develop during the fermentation process. Often appearing as a thin,
Sima is a fermented lemon drink from Finland, brewed in the Spring. This Sima recipe is very easy to make and a great introduction to home fermentation.
Water Kefir vs Kombucha – Fermented Food Fight! Fermented drinks have evolved with humans and have been part of every society on record. But if you could only have one, how would you choose? Let’s compare the pros and cons ... Water Kefir vs Kombucha Fermented Food Fight
A sweet, light and delicious take on a traditional probiotic tonic.
NOTE: This article is about all the reasons why you should ferment foods and some of the fears holding people back from this healthy style of food preservation: lacto-fermentation. I was in the grocery store the other day with one of my friends. She's a person who loves eating raw, fermented foods
Summer in Florida for me means it's time for watermelons, and recently that's started to turn into making watermelon soda! I had never tasted homemade watermelon soda before but the pictures of it always enticed me. That beautiful slightly red glow to it with that little bit of carbonation just seemed too much for me ...
Water kefir fermentation is very sensitive when you're first learning and a failed attempt should not stop you from trying again.
This spicy & tart slaw is easy and healthy to make. Serve as a side dish, on tacos, fish or meat.
This is a deliciously healthy, probiotic rich drink that uses either fresh or store bought apples. An easy and delicious recipe for fermented apple juice.
Lemons are superfoods: they are a digestive aid and a liver cleanser, and they contain many nutritious substances such as citric acid, calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, and pectin. All this goodness promotes immunity, fights infections, helps with allergies, and the peel acts as a prebiotic! This kraut has a wonderful lemon flavor that tastes great on its own, or can be added to kefir cheese to make a wonderful dip! Try this recipe: Kefir Kraut Dip
Kahm yeast can damage your brew’s taste, smell, and more. This article shares what is kahm Yeast and how it can harm your kombucha.
NOTE: This article is about all the reasons why you should ferment foods and some of the fears holding people back from this healthy style of food preservation: lacto-fermentation. I was in the grocery store the other day with one of my friends. She's a person who loves eating raw, fermented foods
Smoked kale kraut is a step above any, and all, fermented sauerkraut. This kale kraut recipe is filled with everything good, a little spice, and has a slightly smoked flavor. Not to mention, it contains the same sauerkraut probiotics you'll find in any fermented item.
Kombucha is a wonder drink. This fermented tea has been around for centuries and is legend in many countries such as China, Russia, and Korea. There are even stories that Genghis Khan drank it often and gave it to the men in his armies. […]
When making non-dairy kefir, you just need to be sure the non-dairy milk has at least 8 grams of carbohydrates to give the bacteria something to eat. It uses the sugars and creates probiotics for you. You don’t get the sugar but instead you get lots of healthy bacteria. If it doesn’t have 8 grams of carbohydrates, then you can add 1 teaspoon of date paste or raw sugar per quart to give the bacteria food so it can make probiotics.
Kvass is a refreshing and effervescent lacto-fermented beverage usually made from old bread
When mold shows up in your fermented veggies it can be really scary and gross. Here's how to prevent mold when fermenting vegetables.
Adapted from the recipe in Nourishing Traditions. For a video demonstration of this recipe, be sure to check out my Lacto-Fermentation eCourse. This recipe yields 1 quart of beet kvass per batch, so 2 quarts total.
The Do's and Don'ts of Using Salt in Fermentation. Salt can either make your fermented foods more nutrient rich or it can inhibit fermentation.
Years ago when I was young and raising my kids, I was often influenced by well-meaning friends and family. They scared me to death with the latest news they had heard and would say, "Don't eat this and don't let your kids do this and did you read that story about how bad this is for you?" […]
The perfect summer drink for those fresh, ripe strawberries! This fermented strawberry soda is crisp & bubbly, strawberry sweet, and filled with nourishing, gut-friendly probiotics!
Want to know if your ferment is done? Today's question in my Lacto-Fermentation 101 series is: "How do I know my ferment is done?" The answer is...
Choosing the best fermentation jar and lid depends on what you plan to ferment. You don't need expensive fermentation jars or a fermentation airlock. Learn how to choose the best glass fermentation jar, fermentation weight, and mason jar fermentation lid.
Finding this Pineapple Tepache recipe not only encourages me but gives me something to add to my collection of fermented drink recipes. Let’s drink to health, shall we?
Kvass is a refreshing and effervescent lacto-fermented beverage usually made from old bread
Water kefir fermentation in a cool house can be challengeing. A salt lamp can be an easy way to keep adequate warmth around the fermentation jar.
Fermentation is an old way of preserving food, before refrigeration or canning. Fermented foods include common items such as yogurt, cheese, and sauerkraut, plus less common items such as kefir, kvass, and kimchi. Learn why and how to make homemade fermented vegetables for optimum gut health.
Water Kefir versus Kombucha - Comparison of water kefir and kombucha, their microorganisms, flavors, brewing techniques and effects in the body.
