Do probiotics for colds and flu really work? We’ll share five ways probiotics help, what they are, how they work to boost your immune system, and which ones are best. Note: It takes time to build up the numbers of protective organisms in your digestive track. For best results, start taking live culture foods before…
First off, I make no claims that this is authentic Korean kimchi – but it is tasty. The recipe is adapted from the original “Wild Fermentation” book by Sandor Katz. He called it “Baechu (Cabbage) Kimchi”. We decided to give the recipe try last year when we had a bumper crop of cabbage and an…
Mead may be the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage. Many modern versions are just for enjoyment, but we’ll show you why (and how) to brew old school (naturally fermented) mead. Why naturally fermented? Beyond the unique flavor possibilities of wild ferments, they also have probiotic and potential medicinal qualities. In a world where antibiotic resistant bacteria…
Since I brew my own kombucha, I’m always experimenting with different ideas for how to flavor it. In this post, I share some fun ideas for holiday kombucha flavors for a unique seasonal brew. For those who’ve never sampled kombucha, as my grandmother used to say, “Try it, you might like it!” Fermented foods (and…
It seems like every time you turn on the news there’s another food recall. If you check the FDA food recall list, there are literally dozens of products listed at any given time. Big gatherings where food sits out for hours – for instance, potlucks – often end up with people ill from some degree…